Centre for Eating & Weight Psychology

The Centre for Eating & Weight Psychology (CEWP) is a specialised branch of the Donegal Psychology Centre dedicated to supporting individuals who are navigating concerns related to eating, body image, and weight. This part of the practice offers compassionate, evidence-informed support for clients experiencing a wide range of eating and weight-related challenges.

Dr Tom is a Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician with the Australian and New Zealand Academy for Eating Disorders (ANZAED).

Who We Support

We work with individuals aged 16 years and above, including those who:

  • Are experiencing challenges consistent with:

    • Anorexia Nervosa

    • Bulimia Nervosa

    • Binge Eating Disorder

    • Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)

  • Are preparing for or recovering from bariatric surgery

  • Are using weight-loss medications and want support with eating patterns, emotional wellbeing, and behaviour change

  • Struggle with body image, body confidence, or self-worth

  • Feel stuck in cycles of dieting, restriction, or emotional eating

  • Want to explore their relationship with food and emotions

  • Identify as neurodivergent and experience unique challenges with eating or appetite regulation

Our Approach

We work from a non-dieting, weight-inclusive approach to care. That means:

  • We do not promote dieting or restriction, and we don’t label foods as “good” or “bad”

  • We focus on helping you develop a healthier, more sustainable relationship with food and your body

  • We explore how food, eating, and movement function in your life emotionally, socially, and physically

  • We support you to build coping strategies, reduce shame, and enhance self-compassion

  • We view body image, identity, and self-worth as core parts of the healing process

This work is grounded in compassion, collaboration, and an understanding that eating challenges are rarely just about food.

Eating, Neurodiversity, and You

We have a special interest in the overlap between neurodiversity and eating difficulties. Many individuals with ADHD or Autism experience unique challenges with:

  • Sensory sensitivities

  • Focused patterns and preferences

  • Appetite dysregulation

  • Emotional eating

  • Food avoidance or aversion

We take a neuro-affirming approach to understanding these challenges, helping you develop insight, skills, and routines that work with your brain, not against it.

Online and In-Person Appointments

Sessions are available in-person at our centre in Dungloe, or remotely via video call platforms (e.g., Zoom) — whichever format feels most accessible and comfortable for you.