Treating Bulimia, Binge Eating & Body Image Distress

Presenter Bio:

Susi Lodola (MIACP) is a Psychotherapist in private practice, clinical supervisor, and experience in lecturing at third level. She holds a Master of Science in CBT and Motivational Interviewing, a Higher Diploma in Psychology (UCD), and a BA (Hons) in Linguistics from UCD, as well as a BA (First Class Hons) in Integrative Counselling & Psychotherapy and a Diploma in Clinical Supervision.

Course Outline

The Treating Bulimia, Binge Eating & Body Image Distress course provides practitioners with a clear, evidence-based framework for understanding and working with clients experiencing eating difficulties. The programme distinguishes between bulimia, binge eating, and emotional eating, and explores the psychological, emotional, and behavioural cycles that maintain these difficulties.

Participants will learn practical strategies for treating bulimia, binge eating, and body image distress, helping clients to reduce body dissatisfaction, challenge unhelpful beliefs, and develop healthier coping mechanisms.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Distinguish between bulimia, binge eating disorder, and emotional eating.
• Understand the maintaining cycles of bingeing, purging, and body image distress.
• Apply practical strategies for treating bulimia, binge eating, and body image distress.
• Support clients in reducing body dissatisfaction and improving body image.
• Strengthen motivation for change and address ambivalence around recovery.
• Teach clients strategies to manage triggers, regulate emotions, and reduce bingeing episodes.
• Recognise when referral to specialist or multidisciplinary services is necessary.
• Develop relapse prevention plans to support sustained recovery.

Dates & Fees

Course Dates (2026):

• 24 April, 25 April

Fee: €280

Booking link: https://susilodolacounselling.com/product/treating-bulimia-binge-eating-body-image-distress-15-cpd/

Contact: info@susilodolacounselling.com

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