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Ruth is a trusted registered Counsellor and mental health expert by a wide variety of publications. She truly enjoys collaborating with the press to remove shame and stigma, and her expertise lies in Trauma, Eating Disorders, and other 'coping modes'. You can find a selection of her work below from print and radio, but can be contacted for her full portfolio.

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Ruth discussed eating disorders in athletics communities, and why the hope for a "soulmate" the 'destiny myth' may actually be damaging for relationships on BBC News. She also discussed on BBC World News (radio) the impacts that pornography has on children and young people.

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Ruth discusses why the impact of putting calories on menus, and why diet apps are so damaging for Eating Disorder recovery. Additionally, she discusses how NDA's can compound trauma, and notes that it's important to note the difference between ignorance and narcissism in 'woke-fishing'. She also comments on how to recognise when trauma is impacting your sex life, and discusses the complexities of 'false memories' and trauma.

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With OnlyFans content being stolen, Ruth discusses how this can become a form of sexual violence and the following trauma. She also discussed with Grazia the harmful pressures put on young athletes.

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Ruth discusses why the "glow up" Tiktok trend can be so harmful, and legitimise unhealthy coping modes.

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Ruth reflects from an expert lens how the #thatgirl TikTok trend impacts eating disorders.

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Ruths helps unpack the idea of being a 'natural caregiver'.

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Ruth collaborates with The Stylist to discuss body neutrality and 'negative fitness nostalgia', how to deal with family stress and triggers at Christmas, and the psychology behind financial infidelity. She also discusses the concept of 'emotional eating', why health trackers are often inaccurate, recognising if your running routine has become unhealthy, and how cutting out alcohol from your lifestyle can positively or negatively impact your relationship with exercise.

Bylines

In her article for Readers Digest, Ruth discusses why Binge Eating Disorder develops, and how to recover from it. In the Telegraph, Ruth examines the use of Ozempic and Wegovy for Eating Disorder recovery.

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Ruth collaborates with the Metro to discuss the dangers of over-exercise and developing Orthorexia Nervosa, how steroid use can exacerbate muscle dysmorphia and minimise trauma, and how smartwatches can contribute to Eating Disorders. She also explores how to cope with Christmas if you find going home triggering, the positive benefits of green and blue space therapy, and how "hustle culture" can impact our mental health.