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Dr Sam Cockle, Health Psychologist for Eating & Exercise
PhD CPsychol AFBPsS
HCPC Registered Health Psychologist
BPS Chartered Psychologist & Associate Fellow
Who I support and what I help with
I support adults who have struggled with eating, exercise, or their weight, perhaps having had years of finding this stressful or overwhelming. Often involving food noise that is hard to quieten, constant thoughts about eating, guilt over food choices, or exercise that feels more like punishment than care.
I offer practical, psychology‑led support grounded in evidence. I help you find clearer, calmer, more manageable ways of approaching eating or exercise in everyday life, with a focus on your long-term relationship with food and exercise.
How I approach eating, exercise, and weight
I know how personal and complex eating, exercise and weight can feel, and I approach them with care and respect. My aim is to offer steady, thoughtful support that helps you understand what’s been feeling difficult, and find approaches that feel calmer and more manageable for you.
My practice is weight‑inclusive and centred on personal choice. I support people of all body sizes, including those who want to lose weight, those who don’t, and those using weight loss medication. I don’t make assumptions about your priorities. We focus on what matters to you and what you want for your long-term relationship with food and exercise.
My background and professional training
My background includes research and applied psychology roles across health, behaviour change and wellbeing. I’ve seen how often people end up blaming themselves when things don't go to plan, even when circumstances are working against them. My practice is about offering something clearer, calmer and more supportive.
I’m registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), the statutory regulator for Health Psychologists in the UK. This means I have completed the required training and meet the professional standards set by the HCPC for this legally protected title. You can check my registration by searching my surname on the HCPC website.
I am a Chartered Psychologist with the British Psychological Society (BPS), a legally recognised marker of accredited training that reflects expertise and high professional standards in psychology. I am also an Associate Fellow of the BPS, an additional acknowledgement of contribution to the field. My membership can be confirmed via the BPS website.
What it's like to work with me
What you can expect:
- Support that’s informed, respectful, and grounded in evidence
- Space to talk openly about what’s been feeling difficult
- Practical approaches that fit your routines, energy and priorities
- A steady, collaborative process, without judgement or pressure
- A focus on what feels meaningful and doable for you
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Why a Health Psychologist might be the right fit for you
You may have been struggling with food, exercise or weight for a long time, perhaps feeling stuck between different approaches, mixed messages or past experiences that haven't been helpful. You don't need to have a clear plan now or know exactly what you want, it's OK to feel unsure.
As a Health Psychologist, I can help you explore what's been feeling overwhelming or stressful and understand what's been influencing your relationship with food and exercise. I can support you to find approaches that feel clearer, calmer and more manageable in everyday life. I offer steady, evidence‑based support that focuses on what matters to you and your long‑term relationship with food and exercise.
If you'd like to explore working together, you're welcome to read more about my services or book a free initial consultation to see whether this feels like the right fit for you.
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