Hi, I am in New Zealand, and my daughter use to be anorexic. She’s recovering now, and is a healthy weight, although she doesn’t see it that way. She has many issues in her head still after about 7 years, and would like to see a counselor. Should she see a psychiatrist, psychologist or someone else? She is booked in to try hypnotherapy this week. Please help. - D
Dear D,
It’s wonderful to hear about your daughter’s recovery from anorexia. Body image issues can come up at any time for anyone. I would recommend that she find a psychologist or other licensed professional that understands eating disorders and body image issues. Hypnotherapy can also be very useful. Many therapists here in the US use it. It would be best to find a hypnotherapist that is licensed in the mental health field.
The psychiatrist would be recommended if medication is advised. Here in the US, psychiatrists are more involved in balancing brain chemistry than talk therapy. I don’t know if it is the same there. I hope this helps. You can find more information about body image in the Eating Disorder Information Library on our website. www.RebeccasHouse.org
Sincerely,
Rebecca Cooper, MFT, CCH, CEDS
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