About your trainer

Deanne Jade

Deanne Jade is Principal of the National Centre for Eating Disorders (NCFED), established in 1985. In her work as a psychologist, presenter & trainer, she is acknowledged as a leading specialist in the treatment of eating disorders & weight control. As a Practitioner, she draws from 20 years extensive experience in this work.

Deanne has trained in a number of different professional settings, from corporations such as British Airways, professional conferences, NHS Trusts, The University of Surrey & Colleges of Further Education such as Regents College London. She spends some time doing prevention, working in schools with students & parent groups, & gives talks to community organisations on request.

Deanne is a member of the European Council on Eating Disorders, the UK Forum on eating disorders (Division of Clinical Psychology) & the National Obesity Forum. She has assisted NICE with the production of guidelines for both Obesity & Eating Disorder treatments. She is a member of an all-party parliamentary group advising on public health approaches to weight management. Her pioneering work has featured extensively on TV, radio & national newspapers & magazines. Contributions to a number of books include Talking Points: Eating Disorders; (Wayland) , Eating Disorders & Obesity (Independence) & Eating Disorders Body Image & the Media for the British Medical Association.

When not working, Deanne indulges her passion for gardening, yoga, three children and two cats.