Our issues with weight are often more complicated than we let on, and sometimes go further than changing our eating habits. As medical weight loss specialists, it’s important that we understand that some of our patients may need a little extra support, and as such we are pleased to offer weight counselling with the fantastic Dr Mark Bruce. Sometimes the link between mental health and weight management are closer than you think – we are here to support you on your journey.
All our gastric balloon and bariatric surgery patients can book weight loss counselling through our team.
How does counselling help you lose weight?
Dr Bruce’s aim is to work with you and get to the bottom of your weight-related issues, which may span from your childhood, adolescence, or later life. Confronting these problems in a safe, informed environment, has proven extremely beneficial to those looking to overcome the psychological components of the things which are contributing to weight gain, or struggle with weight loss.
It is extremely common for personal traumas to impact our weight and relationship with ourselves and food. If you feel as though this is the case for you, then Weight Counselling may be the best option to support your weight loss alongside a gastric balloon or bariatric surgery.
Weight Counselling through Allure Weightloss comes as an additional cost due to the nature of the necessary expertise. These sessions last around 60 minutes. Coupled with out non-surgical medical weight loss devices such as the BiB and Obera gastric balloons, patients look to lose 10-18% of their body weight on average.
What happens during weight loss counselling sessions?
Taking advantage of his vast professional experience, Dr Bruce will be able to tailor the sessions to you, making sure that you get the most out of them. These sessions will be conducted virtually and arranged with you in terms of time and convenience. Dr Bruce specialises in weight and eating-related conditions, including eating disorders and emotional eating, as well as depression and post-traumatic stress disorder.
He holds a Doctorate in Counselling Psychology (D. Psych), from Glasgow Caledonian University.
He will help you achieve realistic weight loss goals and discuss how you can monitor food intake to reach a healthy weight in a way that doesn’t involve very low calorie diets. Tackling the issues that led to weight gain while you’re undergoing rapid weight loss assisted by a gastric balloon or weight loss surgery will help ensure you don’t gain weight back at a later date.
Our Aftercare
Our Aftercare Programme includes the involvement of Bariatric Nurses, and HCPC registered dietitians as standard. Your care is our priority. Alongside all of this, our support team will be on hand to answer any questions or concerns that you may have.
Get in touch with the team at Allure Weightloss today in order to discuss Weight Counselling alongside your gastric balloon placement. With several gastric balloon clinics in the UK, we can make sure you are as close to home as possible for your procedure’s. Take the first step towards a healthier, more confident you.
