Disordered Eating Support Groups in India

Disordered eating is complex and deeply personal. This collection includes a group for disordered eating specifically, alongside groups for binge eating, low self-esteem, anxiety, and more.

Groups are: Therapist-led | Weekly Zoom Sessions | Done in small groups.

 



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Disordered eating refers to a wide range of unhealthy behaviors:

bingeing, emotional eating, restrictive dieting, and compulsive thoughts about food, weight, and body image. It isn't always obvious; it's about the emotional toll, rules, and secrecy that come with every bite. These tendencies can cause someone to feel alone and withdrawn. Support groups create a safe space where people can connect with others who truly understand the "tightrope" of never knowing if a meal will feel "safe" or "wrong".

Interested in multiple groups? Access at 60% off | Valid for 1 yr

What you get:

  • Unlimited Support Groups – Join any eligible group throughout the year at no extra cost.
  • Exclusive Weekly Series – Join our weekly Women/Men Unfiltered sessions on relationships, career, identity, and mental health.
  • 24 Free Peer Calls – Connect one-on-one with other members for support and shared experiences.
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Why Support Groups Matter for Disordered Eating

When it comes to overcoming disordered eating, willpower alone isn't enough. What makes a difference is knowing you aren't the only one fighting food rules or guilt. Support groups help through:
​Reduced Stigma:
Realizing your struggles aren't "weird" or "shameful".
​Shared Learning:
Swapping practical tips and coping skills that work in real life.
​Professional Facilitation:
Accessing evidence-backed strategies and structured exercises.

How Support Groups Help with Disordered Eating

Groups provide a structured way to navigate specific habits like compensatory behaviors or obsessive tracking:
​Easing food-related anxiety:
Learning grounding techniques like mindful breathing to make sitting down to a meal less stressful.
​Managing guilt after eating:
Reframing "I shouldn't have" thoughts into reminders of progress rather than reasons for shame.
​Navigating body image:
Hearing how others practice body appreciation and focus on strength or small daily wins.

When Food Isn't the Only Struggle

Disordered eating often accompanies other difficulties that members help each other carry:
​The Anxiety Spiral:
Obsessing over replaying meals in your head.
​The Confidence Crash:
Feeling worth is tied entirely to willpower around food.
​The Isolation Effect:
Avoiding social meals to escape judgment, leading to deep loneliness.

What a Group for Disordered Eating Looks Like

The group journey is gradual. The first meeting focuses on establishing common guidelines for respect and confidentiality. As sessions progress, members explore the "human" side of these struggles—uncovering the reasons behind the rules and practicing distress tolerance in a supportive environment. It’s about moving from secrecy to transparency with peers who won't judge.

The Power of Shared Progress

​With SoulUp, these groups are kept small (5-6 people) to ensure intimacy. Guided by trained therapists, participants learn that recovery isn't a straight line but a shared one. Every week is an advancement that feels encouraged and feasible, helping you rewrite your relationship with food one step at a time.

FAQs

What are SoulUp Groups?

At SoulUp, you'll meet people who get what you're going through and might be living some of the same realities. People looking for extraordinary conversations, just like you.

✔️ Small group, 6-8 people

✔️ Every meeting led by a world-class facilitator

✔️ Weekly 75-minute online video sessions

What happens in a group session?

While the format can vary as per topic, here’s a flow that most sessions follow

Check In. Participants check-in with each others' feelings and answer the prompt given by the facilitator if any.

Conversation. Your facilitator will guide the group in a free-flowing conversation—with the goal of sharing openly, talking honestly, and deep emotional connection.

Check Out. Participants share what they're taking away from the session.

What am I going to get out of this?

Participants say that they feel heard, understood, more in control, and a feeling that you’ve got people rooting for you. By talking about your emotions and what's going on in your life, you'll realise that you're not alone and get ideas for how to improve your situation.