Eating disorders can have a devastating impact on both mental and physical health. Whether you’re seeking support for anorexia nervosa, bulimia, binge eating disorder, or another eating-related concern, our private psychiatry service offers expert-led diagnosis and compassionate support.
Eating disorders affect not just eating behaviours, but a person’s overall sense of self, relationships, and daily life. Our psychiatry service helps adults aged 16+ access assessment, treatment planning, and medical management with no need for a GP referral.
We do not currently treat children or young people under 16.
Eating disorders can present in different ways depending on the type, but they often involve serious disruptions in eating patterns, weight regulation, and emotional wellbeing.
Eating disorders also frequently co-occur with other mental health problems, such as depression, anxiety, or obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Receiving an early diagnosis is key to reducing serious health complications like nutritional deficiencies, electrolyte imbalances, bone density loss, and organ strain.
Dr Peter McCann’s Outpatient Psychiatry service is on hand to provide help and support to individuals who are struggling with an eating disorder. It can feel difficult to seek treatment or to reach out for support. Our supportive team are on hand to provide support and guidance to help set you on the path to recovery. Contact us to find out how to access treatment in-person and online.
Psychiatry plays an essential role in treating eating disorders — particularly when complex or co-occurring conditions are present. A Consultant Psychiatrist provides:
The goal is to help you stabilise your physical and mental health and well-being, reduce harmful behaviours that may trigger your condition, and provide support for long-term management and recovery in a safe and supportive environment, or safely from your home with the help of online treatment.
All psychiatric assessments are carried out by Dr Peter McCann, Medical Director and Consultant Psychiatrist. An assessment will be provided before treatment can begin and it will determine the severity of your symptoms, how you are feeling, and any dual diagnosis that may affect your eating disorder. Your assessment includes:
Struggling with an eating disorder can be very serious and even life threatening in certain circumstances. With proper medical care and psychiatric support, you will find help to alleviate the physical complications of an eating disorder, build healthy eating habits, and learn coping strategies from your eating disorder psychiatrist. This will help you step away from your unhealthy relationship with food, try different talking therapies to see what works for you, and get set on the path to recovery.
led by a Consultant Psychiatrist with extensive experience in eating disorders, dual diagnosis, and trauma-related care.
Address co-occurring conditions such as depression, anxiety, or addiction, offering holistic support that reflects the complexity of each case.
Book in for online or in-person care without referral or long waiting lists.
Dr McCann respects the uniqueness of each person’s relationship with food and body image, creating tailored plans that support healing at your pace to help you manage your eating disorder safely and effectively.
Dr Peter McCann, MBBS, MSc, MRCPsych, is a mental health professional and the Consultant Psychiatrist and Medical Director of Castle Craig. Alongside his work in addiction rehabilitation in the Scottish Borders, he brings specialist expertise in treating a range of mental health conditions, including autism, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and bipolar disorder, as well as other complex mental health conditions.
offer partial or full reimbursement, and we're more than willing to help with any paperwork or information you might need to support your inquiry.
Contact our team to find out more information regarding private medical insurance. Our team is on hand to answer questions and help with anything you may need to provide to your insurer.
We offer flexible appointment options to suit your needs; whether you prefer to visit us in person at our clinic at Castle Craig nestled in the scenic Scottish Borders, 20 miles from Edinburgh or you prefer to connect with us online from anywhere in the UK. Regardless of how you choose to engage, our commitment remains the same: to provide you with professional, compassionate, and evidence-based care throughout your treatment journey.
Our team at Castle Craig is dedicated to supporting you every step of the way, ensuring that you receive the highest quality of care tailored to your unique needs and circumstances. We are here to support you (or your loved one) with your eating disorder, to ensure your mental and physical health and emotional well-being are cared for and prioritised and to provide access to care that will support lasting recovery.
If you feel you are struggling with a mental illness or mental health challenges you can begin by self-referring through a phone call or email
If you're unsure about what support you need or if you have any concerns, we're more than happy to assist you. Whether you’re looking for more information about the services, the types of treatments available, or simply need someone to talk to, don’t hesitate to get in touch.