Co-Occurring Disordered Eating Rehab in Thailand

Understanding the emotional needs and survival strategies that sit beneath struggles with food, body image and self-worth.

Food struggles typically involve more than food, often appearing as coping mechanisms alongside addiction. At The Cabin, we offer compassionate treatment for both the behaviours and their emotional roots, addressing the cause to support lasting recovery.

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Co-Occurring Disordered Eating Rehab in Thailand

“I spent 2 months at the Cabin and it was life changing on how I deal with life. The staff are amazing from start to finish. I met some wonderful people during my stay and got to see some highlights of the area with the wonderful support staff who a great knowledge of the area.”

“I am incredibly grateful to be part of the team at the Cabin. The work environment is supportive, compassionate, and dedicated to helping individuals on their journey to recovery. The management truly values employee well-being and provides ample opportunities for professional growth and development.”

“I had the privilege of working in the inpatient treatment centre last year and it was a wonderful learning experience. The energy of the place and people was so nurturing and it challenged me to grow gently as well. Stepping into this space with an open heart and a curious mental posture can welcome a part of oneself they didn’t know existed- a part that is willing to learn, to grow and to be authentic…”

“Being a clinician in addiction services, I throughly enjoy working with The Cabin Chiang Mai. They have flawless processes in place starting from admission to treatment and then aftercare services. Their treatment program is trauma Informed Practice and has been prepared with a lot of care and consideration keeping in mind the complexity of addiction. They understand that recovery at an inpatient is only the beginning and link clients to professionals best suited to their needs in their hometown…”

“The Cabin took very good care of a family member recently. He has just returned home after 6 weeks in their care and is re-adjusted, full of positivity and looks the healthiest I have seen him look in years. I’m very happy to recommend The Cabin and their life changing (and saving) treatment programme.”

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Looking Beyond the Symptoms

Understanding Co-Occurring Disordered Eating

Disordered eating and addiction frequently occur alongside one another. While society often views eating issues primarily through the lens of food, weight or appearance, the reality is much deeper.

At The Cabin, we understand that struggles with food are deeply connected to emotional well-being, self-worth and identity. You don’t need a formal eating disorder diagnosis to be suffering. Many people experience profound distress around body image, exercise and eating patterns that quietly drain their quality of life.

From a psychological perspective, these behaviours rarely happen in a vacuum — they are often survival strategies. Whether you find yourself restricting food to feel a sense of control during emotional chaos, bingeing to soothe distress and loneliness, or following strict food and exercise rules to find predictability in an overwhelming world, these actions serve a purpose. They may bring relief in the moment, but over time, they tend to harden into rigid, isolating loops that become exhausting to sustain and increasingly difficult to break on your own.

At The Cabin, we take a compassionate, clinically informed approach to co-occurring disordered eating and addiction. Rather than focusing on symptoms alone, we help you understand the emotional needs, coping strategies and life experiences that may sit beneath your relationship with food, your body, your self-worth and any substance use — and we help you build healthier ways to meet those needs, so recovery can last.

How We Treat Co-Occurring Disordered Eating

Recovery isn’t about achieving perfection around food, exercise or appearance. It’s about developing healthier ways to meet your emotional needs, respond to distress, and build a more balanced relationship with yourself.

Our approach combines evidence-based addiction treatment with psychological support that addresses the emotional and behavioural patterns often tied to disordered eating.

Treatment focuses on helping you:

Building emotional awareness and regulation
Developing healthier coping strategies
Improving self-esteem and self-worth
Addressing perfectionism and rigid thinking patterns
Exploring the relationship between food, identity and emotional well-being
Strengthening resilience and long-term recovery skills

Every plan is tailored to you, recognising that your experiences, challenges and recovery goals are unique. We know how hard — and how isolating — it can be to face disordered eating and addiction at the same time. From your first day, you’re supported by a specialist clinical team who treat the two together rather than in isolation. Here’s how treatment usually unfolds.

Clinical Assessment

Your journey begins with a thorough medical and clinical assessment. This helps us understand your health, your history and the needs beneath your relationship with food and any substance use — and it becomes the foundation for a treatment plan built around you.

Residential Treatment

Your personalised plan is grounded in The Cabin’s Changing Pathways approach, integrating individual therapy, group sessions, specialist disordered-eating work and supportive guidance to help you rebuild a healthier relationship with food. Alongside this, holistic therapies — mindfulness, yoga, somatic movement, art psychotherapy, EMDR and dynamic neurofeedback — support your emotional and physical well-being, all in a calm, restorative setting.

Ongoing Support & Aftercare

Recovery doesn’t end when your stay does. Our aftercare keeps you connected through online group sessions and continued contact with your counsellor and peers, wherever you are — helping you carry your progress into everyday life and stay supported for as long as you need.

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The Day in the Life at The Cabin Chiang Mai

From the moment you arrive, your care is designed to help you feel safe, supported and understood. After a thorough assessment, your clinical team builds a personalised plan around your needs, history and recovery goals — and your days balance therapeutic work with movement, nourishment, rest and reflection.

A typical day

7:00 am	Yoga
7:30 am	Breakfast
9:00 am	Process Group
10:15 am	Fitness Session
11:30 am	Psych Ed GPs 1, 2, 3 Trauma
12:30 pm	Lunch
2:00 pm	Counselling, Holistic
4:00 pm	Personal Training, Massage
5:00 pm	Group Holistic
6:00 pm	Dinner
7:00 pm	Offsite NA, AA Onsite
10:00 pm	Bedtime

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Throughout, you’ll take part in therapies tailored to you — which may include art therapy, yoga or somatic movement — building the coping skills and confidence that support lasting recovery. Our Medical Advisory Board oversees the whole process, so you receive the highest standard of care at every step.

Our Specialists

Ryan Eripse

Clinical Director

BAPSA M9898337
ASCHP 2073411

Jordan Scott

Counsellor

ADAP Member
(Certification 1444)

Sharon Filbeck

Counsellor

PhD Counselling Psychology

Anushree Peddhadda

Counsellor

BSc (Hons), MA Counselling Psychology

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Why Choose The Cabin

Choosing The Cabin Chiang Mai means a recovery experience built around you. Some of what sets our treatment apart:

Personalised treatment plans — care shaped around your specific needs, history and goals.
A whole-person approach — individual and group therapy that helps you break the compulsive patterns around food while rebuilding self-esteem and addressing what drives them.
Integrated, comprehensive care — mindfulness, yoga, art psychotherapy and somatic movement supporting your mental, emotional and physical well-being.
An expert team — Western-trained specialists, many with their own recovery experience, overseen by our Medical Advisory Board.
A healing environment — tranquil, private surroundings in the mountains of Northern Thailand.
Ongoing support — aftercare with online group sessions and optional one-to-one counselling to protect your long-term recovery.

Why Residential Treatment Helps

Inpatient treatment gives you something everyday life rarely can: time, distance and round-the-clock support to focus fully on recovery. In a calm, structured environment, our personalised plans help you break the compulsive patterns around food and address what drives them, through methods such as group therapy and art psychotherapy — supported around the clock by Western-trained specialists and experienced medical staff, including a lead psychiatrist, psychologists and nurses. As part of your care, you’re supported to rebuild a calmer, healthier relationship with food, and our aftercare keeps that support going once you return home.

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Frequently Asked Questions
about Co-Occurring Disordered Eating Treatment in Thailand

Disordered eating describes unhealthy patterns of eating, exercise or food-related behaviour that can affect physical health, emotional well-being and quality of life. You can experience disordered eating without meeting the criteria for a formal eating disorder diagnosis.

We support people with anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, orthorexia and bigorexia (muscle dysmorphia) — as well as those who struggle with food, body image or exercise without a formal diagnosis. You don’t need a label to reach out.

It shares many features with one. Disordered eating can become compulsive and hard to control, and is often used as a way to cope — much like other behavioural addictions. That’s why we treat it with the same depth of care, addressing both the behaviour and the needs beneath it.

Yes. For some people, eating behaviours develop as a way of coping with trauma, chronic stress, anxiety or emotional distress. Treatment often involves understanding and gently addressing these underlying experiences.

We treat disordered eating and addiction together rather than in isolation, through Changing Pathways — our core treatment programme — addressing the compulsive behaviour and the emotional needs beneath it, in a calm, private setting designed for lasting recovery.

A blend of individual therapy, group sessions and specialist disordered-eating work, alongside holistic practices such as yoga, mindfulness and art therapy — all set in the peaceful landscapes of Chiang Mai.

An eating disorder is a diagnosable mental health condition, such as anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa. Disordered eating is a broader term covering problematic eating behaviours and attitudes that may not meet diagnostic criteria but still cause real distress.

It means experiencing disordered eating alongside another issue — most often addiction. Because these patterns tend to feed one another, treating them together usually leads to stronger, more lasting recovery than treating either alone.

Both can share compulsive patterns, cycles of shame and secrecy, and a reliance on a behaviour or substance to manage difficult feelings. Understanding that shared root is central to how we help you recover.

No. Many people experience significant distress around food, eating, exercise or body image without a formal diagnosis. Reaching out early can help prevent these difficulties from becoming more severe.

Length of treatment is personalised. After your assessment, your clinical team will recommend a length of stay based on your needs and goals.

Contact our admissions team by phone or through the website for a confidential assessment. We’ll talk you through every step and answer any questions you have.

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For Healthcare Professionals Referring Clients

We value our partnerships with healthcare providers. If you’re a GP, psychiatrist, psychologist, counsellor, or case manager looking to refer a client, we’re here to collaborate. Reach out to us via email, phone, or our online contact form, and we’ll guide you through our referral process.

For Individuals Seeking Treatment

Choosing to get help is a big step, and we’re here to support you every step of the way. Our program is designed to help you overcome your struggles with technology and provide you with a chance for real personal growth.

For Loved Ones Seeking Support

We recognise the impact addiction has on families and friends. Our specialised care tackles addiction and related mental health concerns, creating a compassionate environment where your loved ones can find the healing they need.

Co-Occurring Disordered Eating Rehab in Thailand

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