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Therapy for Eating Disorders

Theory, Research & Practice

Sara Gilbert author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Sage Publications Ltd

Published:16th Dec '13

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‘This updated edition provides an excellent overview of the diagnosis, prevalence and causes of eating disorders, as well as a handbook for the application of evidence based interventions. A "must buy" for eating disorder services and individual practitioners!’

Sally Savage, Clinical Lead for Northamptonshire NHS Eating Disorders Lifespan Service


Affecting thousands of people every year with potentially devastating consequences, anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorders are becoming increasingly evident in today’s fast paced, high pressured society.


Drawing on over 20 years’ experience as a practitioner, Sara Gilbert takes the reader through the complexities of working with eating disorders, drawing on practical, cognitive behavioural and educational approaches to theory, assessment, treatment and practice. Packed full of new resources for both qualified professionals and trainees, this new edition includes:

·         A summary of new research on the causes of eating disorders, dual diagnosis and co-morbidity.

·         New content on the best treatment for eating disorders and preparing clients for treatment.

·         An updated chapter examining the effects of nutrition on physical and psychological well-being.

·         New content on working with complexity and risk.

·         A fully updated reference section.


This is a vital resource for practitioners in the mental health field, including psychotherapists, psychologists, counsellors, psychiatrists, mental health nurses and dieticians.


Sara Gilbert is a chartered clinical psychologist whose specialist interest in the field of eating disorders spans 20 years. She has worked for 12 years as a clinical lead in an eating disorder service in the NHS and is now in private practice.

`Sensible, thoughtful and full of helpful ′how to′ advice for the therapist′ -
Behaviour Research and Therapy

`A particularly suitable book for individuals with a general mental health training who are starting work with this patient group. It deserves to be widely read′ -
European Eating Disorders Review

`An invaluable resource for anyone working in, or wishing to know more about, eating disorders′ -
Dietetics Today


Written from a cognitive behavioural perspective, this updated edition provides an excellent overview of the diagnosis, prevalence and causes of Eating Disorders, as well as a handbook to the application of evidence based interventions. An extremely valuable resource for those already working in the field, and  an easy to access introduction for those mental health practitioners new to working with sufferers of Eating Disorders. The appendices provide excellent resources for use in the self help management or as an adjunct to therapy for sufferers and their families. A ‘must buy’ for Eating Disorder Services and individual practitioners! -- Sally Savage
This newly updated edition is a well-structured, accessible and thoughtful guide to the nature and treatment of eating disorders. This book will undoubtedly be valued by all practitioners working within the field of eating disorders. -- Dr Alex Willner
Sara Gilbert shares over 20 years experience covering both practical and theoretical techniques in a clear, readable manner. The technical terms used are well explained and the book offers lots of useful strategies for those working within this field. I would highly recommend this book to anyone working in the mental health sector. -- Martine Johnson
Sara Gilbert′s book is a significant contribution to the literature on eating disorders and their treatment and a useful general reference manual, especially for CBT therapists and other health service providers. This third edition is enriched by the latest research findings in the field, ranging from the DSM-5 classifications to magnetic resonance imaging techniques used to detect structural changes in the brain of people with eating disorders.  -- Flora Todaro Luck, Psychotherapist

ISBN: 9781446240946

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 580g

264 pages

3rd Revised edition