Our Team
We are a team of passionate, knowledgeable and experienced professionals who have come together with one goal – to help you recover from your eating disorder.
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Richard Palmer - Founder and Specialist Psychotherapist
Richard is the founder of The Eating Disorder Recovery Clinic and brings both lived and professional experience to his work. He offers individualised, evidence-based therapy, tailoring treatment to each client rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach.
Known for his honest, authentic style, Richard prioritises creating a safe, trusting space where clients feel genuinely supported and able to believe recovery is possible.
Ages worked with: Adults
Location: Bridgwater, Somerset and Online.
Fees: £70 per session.
LeeAnn Matthews - Specialist Therapist
I’m LeeAnn, an experienced therapist with a strong focus on supporting individuals dealing with eating disorders. My motivation to specialise in this area stems from personal experiences, as I have witnessed the struggles of loved ones in their relationship with food. Additionally, I spent valuable time volunteering on the helpline for Somerset and Avon Rape & Sexual Abuse Support (SARSAS). This experience heightened my awareness of how food can be used as a coping mechanism for managing difficult emotions. It sparked my curiosity and deepened my knowledge of eating disorders and their connection to traumatic life events.
I provide a safe and non-judgmental space for individuals to explore their emotions, thoughts, and behaviors surrounding food and body image. Through a collaborative and personalised approach, I empower individuals to develop healthier coping mechanisms, rebuild their relationship with food, and achieve a more balanced and fulfilling life.
As a dedicated therapist, I am committed to ongoing professional development and staying up to date with the latest research and therapeutic techniques in the field of eating disorders. By combining my training, practical experience, and genuine compassion, I aim to make a positive impact on the lives of those I work with.
I look forward to joining you on your journey towards healing and supporting you in developing a healthier relationship with food and yourself. Together, we can navigate the challenges and unlock the potential for lasting transformation.
Ages worked with: Adults
Location: Bridgwater, Somerset and Online.
Fees: £70 per session.
Amanda Brooke-Webb - Specialist Therapist
Hi, I’m Amanda, I am a qualified therapist with a specialism in eating disorders and working with children and young people. I am passionate about supporting the mental health of young people and children. I provide a safe place and essential support for a child or young person living with an eating disorder so that they recover and develop a healthy relationship with their body and food to live a happy life where they can be their true unique self.
This passion for supporting children and young people is driven by more than 20 years’ experience as a teacher. Being a teacher has given me invaluable knowledge of children and young people’s development and insight in how to work with them in a compassionate and creative way.
All young people and children deserve to be heard, supported and to blossom whatever their needs or situation.
I have a private practice where I see clients who do not have eating disorders. I may be able to help if you’re looking for therapy for your child and they don’t have an eating disorder. Please click here for more information.
Ages worked with: Children age 4+, Teenagers and Adults
Location: Taunton, Somerset and Online.
Fees: £70 per session.
Tiluka Bhanderi - Specialist Dietitian
Hi I’m Tiluka, a registered dietitian specialising in eating disorders and disordered eating.
I am also a qualified yoga teacher and use somatic healing techniques, mindfulness and guided meditations to help clients reconnect with their bodies.
Alongside working for The Eating Disorder Recovery Clinic, I also work in the NHS and an eating disorder charity where I deliver workshops and see clients on a one-to-one basis.
I believe in meeting clients where they’re at and discussing achievable steps to help reach their goals.
I have a special interest in eating disorders and disordered eating in South Asian women and I’m passionate about encouraging voices from ethnic minorities to be heard.
Ages worked with: Adults
Location: Online.
Fees: £84 per session.
Helen Williams - Specialist Therapist
Helen has recently joined our team after completing our diploma in eating disorders.
Helen is a qualified and experienced counsellor and supervisor. More information will be available soon.
Ages worked with: 17+, Adults
Location: In-person appointments in Weston-super-Mare.
Fees: £70 per session.
Natasha Passell - Specialist Therapist
Natasha has recently joined our team after completing our diploma in eating disorders.
Natasha is a qualified and experienced counsellor. More information will be available soon.
Ages worked with: Adults
Location: Online
Fees: £70 per session.
Jackie Harding - Specialist Therapist
Jackie has recently joined our team after completing our diploma in eating disorders.
Jackie is a qualified and experienced counsellor. More information will be available soon.
Ages worked with: Children age 4+, Teenagers and Adults
Location: Just outside Bristol, Online
Fees: £70 per session.
Michelle Gunn - Specialist Therapist
Michelle has recently joined our team after completing our diploma in eating disorders.
Michelle is a qualified and experienced counsellor. More information will be available soon.
Ages worked with: Adults
Location: Taunton, Somerset and Online
Fees: £70 per session.