Eating Disorder

Eating Disorder Treatment in Nairobi

Eating disorders in East Africa and Kenya are less visible than in Western contexts — less frequently diagnosed, less acknowledged, carrying significant stigma. They are not less common. Dr Jacquet is the only clinician in Europe with doctoral research specifically on male eating disorders. He treats all presentations online from Nairobi — anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, orthorexia.

What Eating Disorders Are

Eating disorders are not disorders of food. They are disorders of identity, emotion, control, and relationship — maintained by psychological structures that go well beyond food choices. Treatment that addresses only the eating behaviour produces displacement rather than recovery.

Online Eating Disorder Treatment

Doctoral-level expertise, 25 years of clinical experience, delivered via secure video from Nairobi. Genuinely specialist support — in English or French — accessible in a context where it would otherwise not be available.

Confidentiality

For clients in Nairobi where stigma around mental health remains significant, the online format provides additional confidentiality. No clinic attendance. Complete privacy.

About Dr Philippe Jacquet

Dr Jacquet is an integrative psychotherapist and Jungian analyst with over 25 years of clinical experience in London and internationally. EMDR Europe-accredited at the highest level. Addiction specialist trained at Hazelden Foundation and Hope-One. Only European with doctoral research on male eating disorders. Executive coaching trained at ESSEC (FT Top 10 European). Accredited: UKCP, BAAT, HCPC. Clinical supervisor to PROMIS Recovery Centre and Cardinal Clinic (CQC Outstanding).

Eating disorders in men require a different clinical approach. Dr Philippe Jacquet holds Europe’s only DProf specifically on male eating disorders. Read the full specialist page on male eating disorder treatment.