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Elaine Garrigan holds an MSc in Health Psychology from the University of Ulster and a BA (Hons) in Psychology. She is certified in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness, with accreditation and membership in the PSI and the PSI division of Health Psychology.

Elaine primarily conducts online sessions with clients dealing with weight management, body image issues, and their correlation with General Anxiety, Social Anxiety, and Panic Attacks. Employing a combined therapeutic approach, Elaine focuses on facilitating health behaviour change in weight management, anxiety, and stress management. She collaborates with clients to create a positive relationship with food and body image while equipping them with coping tools to navigate anxiety and stress and enact lifestyle changes. Recognising the link between anxiety, stress, and various illnesses such as cardiovascular disease and Type 2 diabetes, Elaine emphasises the importance of lifestyle modifications in promoting overall well-being.

With over a decade of experience, Elaine has specialised in working with clients dealing with disordered eating and binge eating. She provides a non-judgmental space for clients to explore the underlying causes of unhealthy food relationships and employs therapeutic techniques like CBT and Mindfulness to reduce anxiety and facilitate behaviour change. In recent years, Elaine has also worked with clients prescribed weight loss drugs like Ozempic, witnessing successful long-term weight management, improved self-esteem, and healthier eating habits.