Ashley Cross Eating Disorders Service

Ashley Cross Eating Disorders Service An Online Treatment and Assessments Service for Binge Eating Disorder, ADHD, Autism, ARFID, Anorexia and Bulimia.

Brought to you by Nicole Grilo - Psychological Therapist and Nutritionist - An Eating Disorder Specialist

27/07/2026

Inside A Collaborative Therapy Style That Puts You First

In this conversation, Claire shares what collaboration really means in therapy — and why feeling involved in the process can make such a difference in recovery.

We talk about how therapy isn’t something that’s done to you, but something that’s built with you. Claire explains how she works alongside clients to understand their experiences, set the pace together, and regularly check in about what feels helpful. Collaboration means your voice matters — your goals, your concerns, your hesitations.

We also explore how eating disorder recovery often requires flexibility. What feels manageable one week may feel different the next, and a collaborative approach allows space to adjust without judgement. Claire reflects on how trust grows when clients feel heard and respected, rather than directed.

This conversation offers insight into a therapy style that centres you — not just your symptoms, but your whole experience.

If you’d like to explore support in a way that feels manageable for you, you can find us here:

🌿 Website: https://aceds.co.uk
🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/?sub_confirmation=1
📞 Free enquiry call: https://calendly.com/aceds/30min

20/07/2026

Who Does Milda, Our Nutritionist, Help? The Truth About Eating Disorder Clients

There’s a lot of misunderstanding about who nutrition support for eating disorders is actually for. In this conversation, Milda and I talk about the wide range of people she works with — and why eating disorders and disordered eating don’t fit into neat boxes.

We explore how people often dismiss their struggles because they don’t feel “ill enough,” don’t match stereotypes, or assume nutrition support isn’t meant for them. Milda shares how her work supports adults with binge eating, bulimia, disordered eating, ADHD-related eating patterns, and complex relationships with food — including people who have been struggling quietly for a long time.

We also talk about why eating difficulties can look very different from person to person, how shame and comparison can stop people from reaching out, and why support doesn’t require a diagnosis, a certain body size, or a specific level of severity.

This conversation is about widening the picture of who deserves help, challenging common myths, and reminding people that struggling with food — in any form — is reason enough to seek support.

If you’d like to explore support in a way that feels manageable for you, you can find us here:

🌿 Website: https://aceds.co.uk
🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/?sub_confirmation=1
📞 Free enquiry call: https://calendly.com/aceds/30min

13/07/2026

ARFID Explained: Sensory Sensitivities, Food Fears, and What’s Really Going On

Inside the complex world of ARFID: sensory sensitivities & food fears

In this short, Jackie talks about ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder) and why it’s often misunderstood.

ARFID isn’t about choice, stubbornness, or “just trying harder.” For many people, food can feel genuinely overwhelming due to sensory sensitivities, fear of choking or vomiting, past experiences, or a nervous system that associates eating with danger.

Understanding ARFID means recognising that:
• sensory experiences can feel intense or distressing
• fear responses are real, not exaggerated
• restriction is often about safety, not control

Trauma-informed, ARFID-specific therapy works by building safety first — gently, collaboratively, and at a pace that feels manageable.

If this resonates and you’re curious about ARFID-focused or trauma-informed support, you’re very welcome to book a 30-minute enquiry call here:

👉 https://calendly.com/aceds/30min

🎥 Watch Jackie’s full conversation on YouTube:
👉 https://www.youtube.com/?sub_confirmation=1

Understanding changes everything — especially how we support recovery.

06/07/2026

What to expect in your first therapy session

Starting therapy can feel daunting — especially when you don’t know what the first session will actually be like.

In this short, Nathalie talks through what usually happens in an initial therapy session and, just as importantly, what doesn’t. There’s no pressure to share everything, no expectation to get it “right,” and no requirement to know exactly where to start.

First sessions are about:
• getting to know each other
• understanding what’s brought you to therapy
• creating a space that feels safe and supportive

It’s okay to feel nervous. It’s okay to take your time. And it’s okay to ask questions along the way.

If this helps ease some of the uncertainty and you’re thinking about taking that first step, you’re very welcome to book a 30-minute enquiry call here:

👉 https://calendly.com/aceds/30min

🎥 Watch the full conversation with Nathalie on YouTube:
👉 https://www.youtube.com/?sub_confirmation=1

The first session isn’t about having answers — it’s about starting where you are.

03/07/2026

How to face food fears without forcing yourself (easy steps you can start today)

If food fear is part of your life, being told to “just try it” or “push through” can make things feel worse — not better.

Facing food fears doesn’t have to involve pressure, panic, or overwhelm. Real progress often comes from small, intentional steps that help your nervous system feel safe enough to engage.

Helpful steps can include:
• starting before eating (looking, smelling, being near food)
• choosing challenges that feel manageable, not terrifying
• repeating small wins to build confidence
• focusing on safety, not speed

You don’t need to rush.
You don’t need to force.
And you don’t need to do this alone.

💬 Let’s talk:
What feels hardest when it comes to facing food fears right now — anxiety, pressure, past experiences, or fear of how your body will react?

👇 Support options if you want guidance:

🎓 ARFID Stage One Program (self-paced, trauma-informed)
👉 https://aceds-online.thinkific.com/bundles/arfid-stage-one-program

📞 Book a 30-minute enquiry call
👉 https://calendly.com/aceds/30min

🎥 More ARFID & recovery support on YouTube
👉 https://www.youtube.com/?sub_confirmation=1

If this helped, like, follow, and share — it helps these videos reach people who need them 💛
You can move forward without forcing yourself.

22/06/2026

What To Expect In Your First Therapy Session

Starting therapy can feel nerve-wracking. You might wonder what you’re “supposed” to say, whether you need to have everything prepared, or if it will feel awkward. In this conversation, Claire and I talk about what a first session actually looks like — and why there’s no pressure to get it right.

We explore how the first session is about getting to know you at your pace. Claire shares how she focuses on building safety and understanding, rather than diving too quickly into anything overwhelming. It’s a space to talk about what’s brought you to therapy, what feels difficult right now, and what you might hope for — even if that hope feels unclear.

We also talk about how therapy is collaborative from the beginning. You don’t need to have the “right words,” a clear plan, or a full explanation of everything. Curiosity and honesty are enough.

This conversation is here to reduce some of the unknowns and remind you that starting therapy doesn’t require perfection — just a willingness to begin.

If you’d like to explore support in a way that feels manageable for you, you can find us here:

🌿 Website: https://aceds.co.uk
🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/?sub_confirmation=1
📞 Free enquiry call: https://calendly.com/aceds/30min

15/06/2026

Meet the Nutritionist Changing Eating Disorder Recovery Forever

In this conversation, Milda and I talk about her role within the ACEDS team and how nutrition support can play a powerful part in eating disorder recovery when it’s done with care, compassion, and flexibility.

We explore what makes nutrition work truly supportive rather than restrictive — focusing on understanding eating patterns, reducing shame, and rebuilding trust with food over time. Milda shares her approach to working with binge eating, bulimia, disordered eating, and ADHD-related eating patterns, and why personalised, evidence-based nutrition can help people feel safer, more regulated, and less at war with food.

We also talk about how nutrition support fits alongside therapeutic work, why collaboration matters, and how recovery is often built through consistency, patience, and meeting people where they are — rather than forcing change before someone feels ready.

This conversation offers a glimpse into a different way of thinking about nutrition in eating disorder recovery: one that moves away from rules and judgement, and towards understanding, support, and sustainable change.

If you’d like to explore support in a way that feels manageable for you, you can find us here:

🌿 Website: https://aceds.co.uk
🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/?sub_confirmation=1
📞 Free enquiry call: https://calendly.com/aceds/30min

08/06/2026

How a pluralistic therapy approach empowers eating disorder recovery

In this short, Jackie talks about working from a pluralistic therapy approach — a way of working that recognises there’s no single “right” method for recovery.

Pluralistic therapy is about collaboration. It values your preferences, your experiences, and what feels most helpful to you, drawing from different therapeutic approaches rather than forcing a one-size-fits-all model.

In eating disorder recovery, this can be especially empowering. It allows therapy to adapt to:
• where you are right now
• what feels safe and manageable
• what actually supports change for you

Rather than being done to you, therapy becomes something you actively shape.

If this resonates and you’re curious about a more collaborative, personalised approach to ED or ARFID therapy, you’re very welcome to book a 30-minute enquiry call here:

👉 https://calendly.com/aceds/30min

🎥 Watch Jackie’s full conversation on YouTube:
👉 https://www.youtube.com/?sub_confirmation=1

Your recovery doesn’t have to fit a template — therapy can meet you where you are.

05/06/2026

Food Fear Isn’t Failure — Why Avoidance Is Normal (and What Helps Next)

If food fear leads to avoidance, it doesn’t mean you’re weak, stuck, or “not trying hard enough.”

Avoidance is a normal nervous system response when food feels unsafe. It’s your brain trying to protect you — not sabotage recovery.

The goal in ARFID recovery isn’t to eliminate avoidance overnight.
It’s to understand it… and learn how to move forward gently, without pressure or panic.

💬 Let’s talk:
What does avoidance look like for you right now — skipping foods, shrinking your safe list, needing reassurance, or avoiding meals altogether?

👇 Support options if you want help moving forward:

🎓 ARFID Stage One Program (self-paced, trauma-informed)
👉 https://aceds-online.thinkific.com/bundles/arfid-stage-one-program

📞 Book a 30-minute enquiry call
👉 https://calendly.com/aceds/30min

🎥 More ARFID & recovery support on YouTube
👉 https://www.youtube.com/?sub_confirmation=1

If this helped, like, follow, and share — it helps these videos reach people who need them 💛
Avoidance makes sense. And change is still possible.

01/06/2026

CBT-E therapy: structured, yet flexible for your needs

Nathalie talks about CBT-E (Enhanced Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Eating Disorders) and what people often don’t realise about it.

CBT-E is structured, which can feel containing and supportive — especially when things feel overwhelming or chaotic. But it’s also flexible. Sessions are adapted to you: your pace, your experiences, and what feels most important right now.

It isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach.
It’s collaborative.
And it evolves as you do.

For many people, that balance between structure and flexibility makes therapy feel both safe and personalised — rather than rigid or overwhelming.

If you’re curious about CBT-E or want to explore whether it might be right for you, you’re very welcome to book a 30-minute enquiry call here:

👉 https://calendly.com/aceds/30min

🎥 Watch the full conversation with Nathalie on YouTube:
👉 https://www.youtube.com/?sub_confirmation=1

Support should meet you where you are — not the other way around.

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