Specialist Eating Disorder Therapy Clinic In London
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Dr Jasmin White
Principal Clinical Psychologist
I am a warm, compassionate, and deeply committed clinical psychologist who believes wholeheartedly that true recovery is possible for everyone. I know that reaching out for help and taking those first steps into therapy can feel incredibly daunting. I recognise how important that step is and the trust involved in making it. I also believe that everyone deserves access to support, and I work hard to make therapy feel safe and collaborative. My approach is grounded in patience, persistence, and a genuine commitment to follow alongside people at a pace that feels manageable. I prioritise building a strong, trusting therapeutic relationship, knowing that this foundation is essential for navigating the challenges and progress we encounter together.
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I aim to create a therapeutic space where individuals feel understood, supported, and able to explore their experiences without judgment. Together, we develop a shared understanding of the difficulties someone is facing, exploring not only what has contributed to the problem but also what continues to hold it in place. This approach allows me to tailor therapy to each person’s needs, drawing on a range of evidence-based models to ensure the work feels compassionate, collaborative, and effective. I also recognise the importance of adapting therapy for people who are neurodivergent, ensuring that the work honours their strengths, sensory needs, communication preferences, and ways of processing the world.
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I understand that eating disorders and body image struggles often develop as ways of coping with distress, and I support people to build healthier, more sustainable strategies that nurture both their mind and body. I also work carefully with co-occurring experiences such as anxiety, low mood, perfectionism, and trauma, recognising how these can interact with and maintain eating and body image difficulties.
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Above all, I feel privileged to support people as they reconnect with hope, strength, and self-compassion. With the right support and a therapeutic relationship grounded in trust and patience, I believe everyone can move toward a life that feels freer and more aligned with who they want to be.
Background and Training
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I completed my undergraduate degree in Psychology (BSc) at the University of Southampton, followed by a specialist Eating Disorder Training Diploma for multidisciplinary teams while working at The Priory in an inpatient adult eating disorder service. This training was accredited by the University of Brighton. I then went on to complete a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the University of Oxford, where my therapeutic training focused on cognitive behavioural therapy and systemic family therapy. During this time, I also completed my Level 2 BABCP accreditation and intermediate training in systemic family therapy.
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Since qualifying as a Clinical Psychologist, I have specialised in supporting children and adolescents experiencing a range of eating disorders, disordered eating, and co‑occurring mental health difficulties such as anxiety, depression, psychosis, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. I particularly value adapting interventions to meet the needs of neurodivergent young people and working closely with families to ensure support feels accessible, collaborative, and effective. The therapeutic models I draw upon include Family Therapy for Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa, CBT‑E, and approaches informed by dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Emotion Focused Family Therapy.
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I am registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Clinical Psychologist and with the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) as a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist.
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Publications
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White, J. (2025). Eating Disorder Awareness in Schools – Spring Term 2025 Newsletter. WISDOM Research Network, Feb 2025. Available at: https://wisdom.mhid.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/03/Abridged-Spring-Newsletter-2025.pdf
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White, J., Nillo, A., Rowsell, K., Roberts, V., Dudley‑Hicks, D., Urbasch, M., & Cordwell, J. (2022). Delivering remote therapy during the COVID‑19 pandemic: A qualitative study with service users accessing a community personality disorder service. Journal of Forensic Practice, 24(4), 313–325. https://doi.org/10.1108/JFP-11-2021-0060
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White, J., Symes, M., & Pearce, C. (2019). Redesigning a community‑based challenging behaviour intensive support service. Advances in Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities, 13(3–4), 123–132. https://doi.org/10.1108/AMHID-11-2018-0047
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Therapeutic Approaches Offered
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