About us
Ashley Cross Eating Disorders Service (ACEDS) is a specialist multidisciplinary service providing evidence-based treatment for eating disorders across the South West and UK.
Founded in 2021 by Nicole Grilo, Clinical Director and Lead Clinician, ACEDS was created with a clear mission: to deliver accessible, compassionate and clinically grounded care for individuals experiencing anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder and ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder).
We are a carefully selected team of specialist psychological therapists and nutritionists working collaboratively to provide structured, individualised treatment. While ACEDS is a team-based service, Nicole remains actively involved in clinical leadership, treatment planning and oversight to ensure high standards of care.
Our therapeutic approaches include CBT-E, CBT-AR (for ARFID), MANTRA and specialist psychological therapies tailored to the needs of adolescents and adults. Where appropriate, treatment is supported with structured nutritional guidance to ensure a comprehensive and safe recovery process.
We provide primarily online therapy across the South West and UK, with face-to-face appointments available in Christchurch and Southampton.
Seeking support for an eating disorder can feel overwhelming. At ACEDS, our role is to provide clarity, structure and specialist expertise within a safe and collaborative therapeutic environment.
You are welcome to book a confidential 30-minute enquiry call to explore whether our service feels like the right fit for you.
📅 Book here: https://calendly.com/aceds/30min
📧 hello@aceds.co.uk
Training, qualifications & experience
Ashley Cross Eating Disorders Service (ACEDS) is led by Nicole Grilo, Clinical Director and Lead Clinician. Nicole holds specialist postgraduate training in psychology and nutrition, alongside professional registrations with BACP, FDAP and the British Psychological Society (MBPsS).
Her specialist training includes CBT-E (Enhanced Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Eating Disorders), MANTRA through King’s College London, and CBT-AR (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for ARFID). ACEDS supports individuals experiencing anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder and ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder), with treatment tailored to each person’s presentation and needs.
Nicole is currently completing an MSc in Clinical Nutrition, further strengthening the integration of psychological therapy with nutritional understanding in eating disorder recovery.
The ACEDS team consists of carefully selected psychological therapists and nutritionists with specialist experience in eating disorder treatment across NHS, private healthcare, charitable and inpatient settings. Our clinicians work with evidence-based approaches including CBT-E, CBT-AR, MANTRA and integrative psychological therapies, alongside structured nutritional support where appropriate.
Collectively, our team supports adolescents and adults and offers guidance for parents and caregivers within a collaborative framework. All clinicians working within ACEDS receive ongoing supervision and clinical oversight to ensure consistent, ethical and evidence-based care.
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BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
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Fees
£40.00 - £250.00
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Additional information
Session fees range from £40 to £250, depending on the type of session and clinician.
Concession rates are available with selected practitioners within the ACEDS team.
We offer a complimentary 30-minute enquiry call to help you explore whether our service feels like the right fit before committing to therapy.
📅 Book here:
https://calendly.com/aceds/30min
Appointments are available primarily online across the South West and UK, with limited face-to-face availability in Christchurch and Southampton.
If you are unsure where to begin, we are happy to guide you through the next steps.
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Further information
We offer two clear starting points, depending on your needs:
1. Complimentary 30-Minute Enquiry Call
An opportunity to discuss your concerns, ask questions and explore whether ACEDS feels like the right fit for you.
📅 Book here:
https://calendly.com/aceds/30min
2. Comprehensive 90-Minute Specialist Assessment
A structured clinical assessment designed to understand your current presentation, goals and treatment needs. Following this session, we provide clear recommendations and an appropriate treatment pathway within our team.
📅 Book here:
https://calendly.com/aceds/eating-disorder-disordered-eating-assessment-information-session
If you are unsure which option is most suitable, we recommend starting with the enquiry call.
