BINGE EATING DISORDER (BED)

Binge Eating Disorder (BED) is the most common eating disorder in Australia — yet it often remains misunderstood and overlooked. BED involves recurrent episodes of eating large amounts of food, often quickly and to the point of discomfort, accompanied by feelings of loss of control, shame, and distress.

At The Growth Space, we provide specialised, evidence-based assessment and treatment for individuals struggling with BED and other eating difficulties, with services available in-person in Mascot, Sydney and via Telehealth across Australia.

How Common Is Binge Eating Disorder?

BED affects around 3–5% of the general population — making it more common than anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa combined.
Many people with BED experience:

  • Recurrent episodes of binge eating, often in secret

  • Intense feelings of guilt, shame, and self-criticism

  • Emotional distress related to food, body image, and self-worth

  • Attempts at rigid dieting, which can worsen the binge-restrict cycle

  • Anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem

Many others experience significant eating-related distress without meeting full criteria for BED. This is known as Other Specified Feeding and Eating Disorders (OSFED) — a recognised and serious diagnosis that includes conditions like:

  • Binge eating episodes that occur less frequently but still cause distress

  • Night eating syndrome

  • Atypical presentations of eating disorders

OSFED is just as important to treat as BED, anorexia, or bulimia — and deserves the same level of care and attention.

Why Binge Eating and Eating Disorders Can Be So Difficult to Overcome

Overcoming binge eating is about much more than “willpower.”
Binge eating behaviours often develop in response to complex emotional, psychological, and biological factors, including:

  • Emotional regulation difficulties

  • Cycles of restrictive dieting and deprivation

  • Deep-rooted patterns of shame and self-criticism

  • Past experiences of trauma or emotional neglect

Without the right support, these patterns can become deeply entrenched.

Recovery requires skilled, compassionate intervention that addresses not just eating behaviours, but the emotional drivers underneath.

Research shows that individuals with ADHD are at higher risk of developing Binge Eating Disorder (BED), with impulsivity, emotional regulation difficulties, and executive functioning challenges often contributing to patterns of disordered eating.

Why Choose The Growth Space?

At The Growth Space, we are highly experienced in the treatment of Binge Eating Disorder, OSFED, and related eating difficulties.
Here’s why clients trust us with their recovery:

  • Specialist Training: Our clinicians are trained in evidence-based treatments for eating disorders, including CBT-E (Enhanced Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Eating Disorders), and align with ANZAED (Australia & New Zealand Academy for Eating Disorders) treatment standards.

  • Experienced Professionals: We have extensive experience helping individuals navigate binge eating, emotional eating, OSFED presentations, and body image concerns.

  • Holistic, Compassionate Approach: We support healing at every level — not just stopping binge episodes, but rebuilding your relationship with food, emotions, and self-worth.

  • Flexible Access: Services available in-person in Mascot or via Telehealth across Australia, ensuring support is accessible wherever you are.

We know reaching out for help with an eating disorder can feel daunting.

Our goal is to provide a safe, non-judgmental space where you can take practical steps toward lasting recovery — at your own pace and with expert guidance.

Start Your Recovery Journey

Recovery from Binge Eating Disorder and OSFED is possible.

Whether you're seeking a formal assessment, structured therapy, or ongoing coaching for emotional regulation and eating patterns, The Growth Space is here to support you.

Contact us today to book a confidential consultation and begin your recovery journey.