Helen Startup

About the Author

Helen Startup, PhD, is a distinguished clinical psychologist and researcher specializing in eating disorders, with a focus on innovative therapeutic approaches for adolescents and young adults. Drawing from her extensive experience at leading institutions like the Maudsley Hospital, she has dedicated her career to bridging cognitive and interpersonal therapies to foster recovery in complex mental health conditions. As an author and educator, Startup empowers clinicians and patients alike through evidence-based resources that emphasize practical, compassionate care. Her work underscores the importance of integrating relational dynamics with cognitive restructuring to achieve lasting change, making her a pivotal voice in the field of psychological treatment for anorexia nervosa and beyond.