EATING DISORDERS

Taye Davey

Taye Davey brings her unique personal experience and objective professional expertise to many of the most sensitive issues facing school children, adolescents and young adults in the UK today. From addictive behaviours to coping with bereavement, Taye's honest and open presentations explore the practical benefits of 'positive expression' as an alternative approach to personal problem solving.

After graduating from Business College in Oxford, Taye spent years in the commercial world of advertising and financial PR before seeking a more vocational path as a Personal Trainer teaching aerobics and yoga, either on a one-to-one basis or in various sized classes around London.

Taye also completed a one-year foundation course in psychotherapy before starting a three year post graduate diploma course in psycho-synthesis, working with Diana Whitmore on a 'Teens and Toddlers' project. (Taye now has a toddler of her own to look after.)

In 2005, Taye attended the Kenilworth Rehabilitation Centre in South Africa as a professional observer and was invited to represent the McLellan Practice in the UK, speaking on Eating Disorders, Self Harm, Addiction and Bereavement.

According to Taye "No one has the monopoly on the truth. I know that 'positive expression' works for me and I know that it will work for many, provided they are willing to open their minds to it."

KELLY MUZZELL

Kelly had everything going for her – a life full of promise and potential. Brought up within a loving and supportive family and educated at public schools, she was a high achiever academically, played sport at a national level and was popular amongst her peers. So, where did it all go so horribly wrong?

Beginning with innocent dieting with her friends, Kelly became entrenched in a cycle of starving and purging that was slowly and surely killing her. Her eating disorder, coupled with subsequent addictive behaviours, resulted in her wasting away into a very scared, lonely and desperate individual. A promising sporting career blown, failed attempts at university, friendships rejected and a family about to give up on her, she had lost her grip on reality as well as her body. After being hospitalised and engaging in intensive therapy, Kelly embarked on a journey of recovery that has helped her to gain self-esteem, self-respect, build fulfilling relationships and to lead a healthy and fulfilling life.

Inspired by her own experience and interest in human behaviour, Kelly completed a Social Science Degree in Psychological Studies and an Honours degree in Psychology. She has worked as an addictions counsellor in Cape Town and London.

Diana Sharp PG Dip Psych, FDAP

Diana is the School Counsellor at Harrow School, Wycombe Abbey, Tudor Hall and Christ’s Hospital.

Having trained as a Psychotherapist with the Psychosynthesis Trust in Hertfordshire (associated with Hertfordshire University)  Diana then proceeded to do further training in Child Counselling & Psychotherapy at FCD, Boston, USA headed by Dr Alex Packer, Harvard graduate, before specialising in EATING DISORDERS AND SELF HARMING, working with children as young as 7 years to adolescents.  She also gained further qualifications in addiction, specifically working with adolescents abusing alcohol and drugs.

Diana has spent many years in the independent school sector working with children, their families and the schools.  She has been actively involved in Domestic Violence Refuges and spent over 4 years working in a Rehab Treatment Clinic in the UK with adults and adolescents suffering from addictions.

Whilst having a private practice in London and Hertfordshire for individuals and their families, Diana also works closely with the HMC and GSA Associations.  She has spoken at the GSA Annual Conference and at the HMC Annual Conference in The Belfry.

Diana has three sons and lives with her partner in Hertfordshire.  She spends 6 weeks a year working in the USA with children and adolescents and, time permitting, attends the latest workshops on eating disorders and self-harming attempting to keep up with the latest techniques and findings!