Support and Guidance
Whether you are suffering from an eating disorder or are caring for someone who does, if you would like to meet with someone on a one-to-one basis to talk about how you feel and to explore what support and options are available to you then a support and guidance sessions with one of SWEDA’s support workers could help.
Anyone who contacts SWEDA for help will be offered a support and guidance appointment – it’s a free introduction to our services and the first step in working towards recovery or in supporting yourself while you support someone else.
What will happen?
Once you contact SWEDA, you will be asked if you want to come into our friendly offices in Shepton Mallet. We are usually able to offer you an appointment within two weeks. You are welcome to bring someone with you – this can be a friend, partner, parent or support worker – whomever you feel might help you feel more comfortable.
The appointment is normally between an hour and an hour and a half and you will be asked about why you have come to SWEDA and what you may need. You will likely be asked some questions about what has happened so far and how you understand your situation. There will be plenty of space for you to talk about what is important to you and have your questions answered.
The support worker will talk to you about what services are available at SWEDA and what might be the most suitable for you. They might ask about your medical history and discuss what steps you have already taken in terms of addressing the food and eating issues you, or your loved-one, is struggling with.
It may be that the support worker offers you some suggestions or information as to how to move forward
The Support and Guidance sessions are free of charge.
If you would like the opportunity to meet with someone on an individual basis, our Support Workers can be contacted via 01749 343344 or directly via email on:- [email protected]
Support and Guidance sessions can help:
With information:
- Find out more about the support that's available through SWEDA;
- Find out more about eating disorders
- Find out about books etc. that may be helpful
To Take Stock
- To assess where you are and what you want to do next
To set goals
- Help to identify the next step for you
