Alarming figures released recently show that average waiting times for mental health treatment for eating disorders in England can vary from 20 days to 180 depending on the NHS trust involved. 
According to the data released on BBC Breakfast, waiting times for outpatient treatment have risen by 120% in some areas over the past four years, with patients routinely waiting more than 100 days for a specialist.
Data from 41 of the 55 mental health trusts also showed that 1,576 people have waited 18 weeks to see a specialist since 2012, 742 waited 26 weeks and 99 a year. Five mental health trusts responded by saying they did not provide an eating disorder service at all.
The charity Beat which campaigns for eating disorders said early intervention was critical for the treatment of eating disorders.
Eating disorders can range from bulimia and anorexia to binge eating and eating the wrong food.
One way to successfully treat eating disorders is through clinical hypnotherapy which has approved track record of success in this field. And there is no waiting list!
The National Council for Hypnotherapy (NCH) has a directory of more than 1,800 highly-trained therapists across the UK and they work with a person’s sub conscious mind to bring about change in behaviour or learned habits.
During an initial interview with a client, the therapist will discuss the disorder. Often there can be an underlying problem, like depression, anxiety and low self-esteem which might need to be addressed.
Eating disorders can be harmful both psychologically and physically. Seeking a prompt and efficient solution is, therefore, important. Talking therapies and medical support can benefit greatly from additional approaches like hypnotherapy.
By using the power of suggestion to change habits and thoughts surrounding certain things, hypnotherapy for eating disorders would at introducing change in thinking when it comes to eating.
Often an unwanted habit or behaviour triggers the disorder and it may often feel as if there is someone else or something inside making the behaviour happen. Successful treatment with a hypnotherapist can bring about an understanding of the disorder and help create new healthy self-management techniques.
A person diagnosed an eating disorder could see their doctor recommending treatments to suit individual needs. Alongside these treatments, the person may benefit from other forms of therapy, such as hypnotherapy.
To beat an eating disorder, arrange an appointment with an NCH therapist nearby by using the link on the NCH website. While the Department of Health said it is working to cut waiting times, it might be better to get treatment now.