What treatments and support does the service provide?
As an outpatient service, our appointments usually take place at the Cullen Centre, Royal Edinburgh Hospital or virtually, via Near Me. The treatment you receive is matched to your individual needs and treatment plans may evolve as your needs change.
We offer:
- Medical and Psychiatric assessment, monitoring and review
- Dietetic assessment and follow up
- Individual and group therapy (including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy and Scheme Therapy)
- Guided self-help and psychoeducation
- Direct support (e.g. with eating, welfare support with benefits, developing social networks)
- Home and community visits if it is not medically safe for you to travel
- Liaison advice and consultation for primary and secondary care
- When required, referral to inpatient services at the Regional Eating Disorders Unit (REDU). REDU is located in St John’s Hospital, Livingston. Further information about services can be found on the REDU tab of this page or click here
The Outpatient Team specialises in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy but can also offer a variety of other psychotherapeutic techniques dependent on individual needs. The centre adopts a matched care approach, matching the intensity and model of therapy to individual clinical needs.
