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Outpatient treatment is one of our core eating disorder treatment programmes, enabling you to continue working, attending school, and living your everyday life while receiving structured treatment for an eating disorder. Designed to accommodate your unique needs, availability, and recovery objectives, outpatient treatment combines excellent clinical care with flexibility.
Outpatient treatment allows you to continue with work, study, and family life while receiving specialist care for an eating disorder. It is delivered by the same team as our Day Care programme, ensuring the same standard of clinical quality within a treatment structure that is compatible with your needs.
Treatment begins with a comprehensive assessment by a member of our team, from which we can develop an individualised treatment plan tailored to your circumstances and recovery goals. This plan can include a variety of different specialist treatment approaches, such as individual therapy, dietetic support, or a combination of elements drawn from the breadth of expertise of our multidisciplinary team.
Some people follow a therapy-led plan; others benefit from a wider combination of support. We will always discuss the reasoning behind your plan with you and involve you in decisions about your care. Our team will also regularly review your progress and make all necessary adjustments as your recovery develops.
Outpatient eating disorder treatment might be suitable if you do not require the clinical intensity of Day Care or are benefiting from ongoing structured support. It is equally suitable if you are in the early stages of recognising a difficulty or stepping down from a more intensive programme.
Hear from an ABBI expert
Specialist Eating Disorder GP
“One of the key benefits of outpatient treatment is that patients can continue with work, study, or family life alongside their treatment; recovery doesn’t have to mean pressing pause on everything else.
We see patients make real, sustained progress through this level of support, and having a specialist team around them at this stage makes a significant difference to both their confidence and their clinical outcomes.”
No two experiences of an eating disorder are the same, and your treatment plan reflects that. Whether you are joining us on our Day Care or Outpatient programme, your care is built around your individual circumstances, drawing on the combination of therapies and clinical input our team believes will support your recovery most effectively. Your plan may include any of the following:
Individual therapy gives you dedicated one-to-one time with a specialist psychological therapist. Sessions are private, focused, and built around your specific experiences, helping you to explore the thoughts and feelings connected to your eating disorder and develop more helpful ways of coping.
Group therapy brings you together with others in a structured, safe, and professionally facilitated environment. Sessions focus on shared skill-building, reducing isolation, and developing the tools needed to support lasting recovery. Many people find that hearing others’ experiences, and being heard in return, is one of the most valuable parts of their treatment.
Family therapy involves you and those closest to you in the treatment process. Sessions explore how relationships and home dynamics may be contributing to your difficulties, and help to build a more informed and supportive environment around your recovery. Family therapy is offered where it is clinically relevant and appropriate to your circumstances.
Working one-to-one with a specialist eating disorder dietitian, you will explore your relationship with food, address any nutritional concerns, and develop a practical, sustainable approach to eating that supports both your physical health and your broader recovery goals.
For those on a Day Care programme, supported mealtimes provide a structured, calm environment in which to practise eating with your clinical team present. You will prepare and eat meals as part of a group, building confidence and developing a more settled relationship with food in a safe and supportive setting.
A Consultant Psychiatrist is involved in assessments across both our Day Care and Outpatient programmes, providing clinical oversight and ensuring your care is clinically safe and appropriately structured throughout. Where relevant, your psychiatrist will also review any medication needs or co-occurring conditions that form part of your overall picture.
Our mental health nursing team provides clinical monitoring and practical support throughout your treatment. Regular physical health checks and medical observations are carried out by our nurses, who are present and accessible across the day to ensure your wellbeing is closely supported at every stage.
Looking to learn more about Day Care treatment? Find answers to our most commonly asked questions here, or reach out to get in touch with a member of our expert team.
No, we create personalised treatment plans that accommodate your unique needs and commitments. We can also organise hybrid programmes that combine elements of Day Care and outpatient support, ensuring an effective, adaptable delivery model for eating disorder treatment.
Day care is an effective treatment programme suitable for anyone with an eating disorder. Those who require more clinical intensity can find it particularly supportive, but it is a viable option for anyone seeking help.
No, it is only a misconception that patients must be underweight to join an eating disorder day care programme. At ABBI Clinic, we know that only a minority of patients are significantly underweight when they come to us, and it is those who do not yet exhibit signs of physical harm that can benefit most from our support.
