Empowering you for the life you deserve
What We Offer
Compassion, understanding, support, evidence-based care
FROM LOIS BRIDGES TO THE CLIENT
We understand that deciding to come for treatment is a big step and accepting you have an eating disorder is difficult, however it is the first step on your journey towards recovery and here at Lois Bridges we would like to walk that journey with you.
We at Lois Bridges want to take this opportunity to commend you on your courage and bravery in taking this step. We believe that the strength it takes to come for treatment can be built upon, allowing the healing process to begin.
We provide the support, therapy, knowledge, tools, resources and space to help you deal with the various difficulties you are experiencing. Whether you have been suffering from anorexia nervosa, have been bulimic for some time or comfort or binge eat, we will not try and take your eating disorder from you but instead help you to want to let it go. We encourage you to become as involved as possible in your treatment plan together with the team, who will work with you throughout your time with us.
We will help you
develop more effective ways of coping with your difficulties
reducing your anxiety especially around mealtimes
distraction and relaxation techniques
overall learning to develop a healthy and happy relationship with you and your body
FROM LOIS BRIDGES TO THE FAMILY
The effect that Eating Disorders have on families and loved ones can be destructive. Relationships can become strained and compromised, usually this can be due to a lack of understanding around the illness. Eating disorders are not a life choice but a threatening illness.
There are many forms of eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia, binge or comfort eating and while some signs or symptoms are easily noted, such as weight loss or such as weight gain, other are not so easy such as purging or binge eating which are often carried out in private. Many will report a loneliness and isolation they feel due to those around them not having an understanding of the illness.
At Lois Bridges we aim to:
- Educate the family and significant others about the nature of the eating disorder.
- Support the family and significant others.
- Explore the dynamics and communication patterns in the home and how conflict has been dealt with in the past.
- Offer family sessions on how they can support and encourage their loved one while also giving them an opportunity to express the effect the Eating Disorder is having on them.
- Work together to restore peace and harmony in your home.
FOR PROFESSIONALS /All REFERRALS
If you are considering Lois Bridges as a treatment option for your client’s Eating Disorder, the following are some important things for you to know:
If you have a client you think might need our service, please feel free to call our Director of Services, on 01 8396147 / Fax: 01 839 6959
You can also give your client our contact information and suggest they call us to have their questions answered. There are a number of tests which we require from each client prior to admission. These can be carried out by their own GP or by our in-house GP.
We value the input of referring Physicians, Psychiatrists, Therapists and all past treatment professionals who are or have been involved in the client’s recovery process.
We often have a waiting list, so please check on the approximate wait for your client. [Note: It is always best to call in advance if you suspect a client will need our help, that way the wait will be limited]
If you would like to visit Lois Bridges at any time and meet with our Director of Services, we will be happy to arrange meeting and tour of our facility.
United in care
The Lois Bridges team is dedicated to providing the highest standards of residential and day patient care for all types of eating disorders
Caring
our goal is to provide the highest quality of patient care
Experienced
we offer highly experienced superior quality patient care
Professional
we have a team of professional experts for your care & treatment
Our Team of Experts
WHO WE ARE
At Lois Bridges our team consists of specialised practitioners in Eating Disorders from many fields:
- Psychiatry
- Psychology
- Psychotherapy
- Medical
- Nursing
- Social Work
- Family Therapy
- Dietetic
Our wealth of knowledge and understanding in treating this illness is distinct upon arrival at Lois Bridges. Full recovery from an Eating Disorder is possible with the correct support and treatment. All we need from you is honesty and a willingness to open yourself to what recovery has to offer.
Our team are dedicated to crossing these difficult bridges with you.
OUR TEAM MEMBERS
Alicia has worked in the field of Eating Disorders for 13 years with extensive knowledge and experience in treatment a range of eating disorders and supporting families. Alicia has completed the master practitioner program in eating disorders and additional training in MANTRA, SSCM and DBT/ RODBT.
Clinical Psychologist/Registered Family Therapist/Certified Eating Disorder Specialist and Consultant
Chair of International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals (iaedp) International Chapter Ireland
Zuzanna Gajowiec is a highly respected Certified Eating Disorder Specialist and Supervisor (CEDS-S) with a profound dedication to supporting individuals and families on their journey towards healing and recovery. As the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals (iaedp) Chapter Chair of Ireland, Zuzanna is at the forefront of advancing awareness and understanding of eating disorders in her community.
With over a decade of experience in the field, Zuzanna has worked tirelessly across all levels of care, from residential treatment centers to outpatient settings and private practice. Her comprehensive approach to recovery encompasses physical healing, body image issues, and the cultivation of deep connections within families.
Zuzanna’s mission in life is to combat shame and promote authentic self-expression, fostering an environment where all parts and needs are welcomed without judgment. She is a compassionate advocate for creating and supporting profound connections between individuals, particularly within family dynamics.
In addition to her clinical work, Zuzanna is actively involved in teaching, consulting, and supervising other therapists, sharing her wealth of knowledge and expertise with the next generation of professionals.
Anna holds a Master’s degree in Psychology and is a registered member of Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI) and a member of Special Interest Group in Eating Disorders (SIGED).
Anna has completed extensive professional training earning certificates in Practitioner Skills for Eating Disorders, Nutritional Interventions for Eating Disorders and Practitioner Skills for Management of Obesity – Psychological Approaches. Anna is passionate about furthering her skills and is currently working towards obtaining a Postgraduate Diploma in Nutritional Psychology and a College Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Approaches in Interpersonal Practice
Anna works with clients experiencing challenging relationship with food, body and weight, providing CBT and Integrative Therapy in a non-judgemental space.
Anna holds a Master’s degree in Psychology from Opole University (Poland) and she’s a registered member of Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI) and a member of Special Interest Group in Eating Disorders (SIGED). Anna is working towards obtaining Postgraduate Diploma in Nutritional Psychology from University of Social Sciences and Humanities (SWPS Warsaw, Poland) and a College Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Approaches in Interpersonal Practice from ICHAS College (Dublin, Ireland). Anna has completed extensive professional training earning certificates in Practitioner Skills for Eating Disorders, Nutritional Interventions for Eating Disorders and Practitioner Skills for Management of Obesity – Psychological Approaches. Certificates are approved by British Psychological Society (BPS) and National Centre for Eating Disorders (NCFED). Anna works with clients experiencing challenging relationship with food, body and weight, providing CBT and Integrative Therapy in a non-judgemental space. She works in English and in Polish (native speaker).
We have a unique relationship with food, driven by our beliefs, mindset, emotions and our past. Concerns with food can be a powerful opportunity to grow, evolve and thrive. We can learn how to nourish ourselves in alignment with our metabolic potential and our personal potential. Recovery is possible.
Kathryn is a CORU registered dietitian and also has a MSc in Sports Nutrition. Kathryn is passionate about empowering individuals to make nutrition choices to support long-term health not forgetting to appreciate choosing tasty and satisfying foods which nurture the soul.
Kathryn has a special interest in hypothalamic amenorrhea and RED-S (relative energy deficiency in sport), helping clients to restore periods and balance food and activity. She is also a fertility-certified dietitian and FODMAP trained so can help both males and females optimise fertility through nutrition and IBS/ gut issues which can be so common in eating disorders/ disordered eating.
Peer support worker in mental health at Lois Bridges Eating Disorder Centre. William has experience of mental health services both as a service user and as a practitioner. William uses his lived experience of struggling with an eating disorder and his recovery journey to support others going through similar experiences. He is a trauma informed and person centered mental health professional who believes that human distress doesn’t need to be medicalised and that recovery is 100% possible for everyone.
As an Assistant Psychologist, one of my greatest priorities is interacting with clients empathetically while understanding and respecting their subjective experiences. Originally from South Africa, I came to Dublin to pursue my MSc. In Applied Psychology at Trinity College Dublin, from which I graduated with Distinction. I am a graduate member of the PSI, and my goal is to pursue a Doctorate in Counselling Psychology. I find great value in people’s stories and being with clients in the therapeutic space while finding relational depth. I endeavour despite being imperfect, I navigate my experiences with curiosity, and I continue to show up authentically, as I am. I have a strong passion for a strengths-based, empowering and collaborative approach within the therapeutic space where the needs and individuality. of the client are held at front of mind.
Peer support worker in mental health at Lois Bridges Eating Disorder Centre. William has experience of mental health services both as a service user and as a practitioner. William uses his lived experience of struggling with an eating disorder and his recovery journey to support others going through similar experiences. He is a trauma informed and person centered mental health professional who believes that human distress doesn’t need to be medicalised and that recovery is 100% possible for everyone.
Alicia has worked in the field of Eating Disorders for 13 years with extensive knowledge and experience in treatment a range of eating disorders and supporting families. Alicia has completed the master practitioner program in eating disorders and additional training in MANTRA, SSCM and DBT/ RODBT.
Peer support worker in mental health at Lois Bridges Eating Disorder Centre. William has experience of mental health services both as a service user and as a practitioner. William uses his lived experience of struggling with an eating disorder and his recovery journey to support others going through similar experiences. He is a trauma informed and person centered mental health professional who believes that human distress doesn’t need to be medicalised and that recovery is 100% possible for everyone.
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