ARFID - Pioneering Treatment in One Session

27/02/2026

FAO: USA Parents or adults with ARFID.

Just to let you know when I am arriving in Atlanta for the ARFID Intensive Retreat, I have two slots available for one-one sessions.

They are:
Wed 25th March 2.00 - 4.00pm and
Thurs 26th March 1:00 - 3:00pm.

This is a rare chance for US parents or adults to see me on your soil rather than you coming all the way to the UK to see me!

If interested, do PM me for more details

21/02/2026

I usually post these on my dedicated YouTube channel (FelixEcoPsych) but thought it's useful to post some case studies on other platforms too if they can inspire learning. Occasionally I remember to ask the client is they want their results filmed live. The client was happy to have the results shown, just as she was inspired by other videos of other clients to seek help.

The video below is the live aftermath of the disgust-aversion form of ARFID with FB forum member Elisha. Elisha lived off pepperoni sticks and McDonalds nuggets and fries. She recalls being this way as long as she can remember with no obvious cause. Her main fear was feeling grossed out by new foods.
At the end of the session she is in shock at the changes because all these years her mind kept telling that new tastes would be overwhelming and she could not cope. This clip illustrates the difference between beliefs and reality.

She had heard about me years ago but chose this time to see me because she was getting fed up of her diet.
These are the results after just over an hour.

16/02/2026

Is it really Sensory Processing Disorder… or anxiety?

Flavour isn’t just biology, it’s memory and emotion.

Before you taste food, your brain checks it against past experiences.
If fear or trauma is attached, it can feel “disgusting” instantly.

In many cases, reducing anxiety changes the food experience.
An SPD diagnosis isn’t the end. There is hope.

08/02/2026

I just completed my first ever ARFID Intensive Retreat in the UK for teens (12-17 years old). I have asked for feedback in 3-4 weeks time to allow time for changes to sink in, set and also see if there is any relapse too.

However, I had feedback today which I have consent to share,..

The next retreats are in Atlanta this March. Teens is sold out, but there are just two space left for young adults (18-25) and more spaces left for adults (25+)

Trudy E
5h
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We have just returned from a 4 day ARFID retreat in the Lake District, UK, run by Felix Economakis and it has been life changing for my 12 year old son. While we were away my son ate a number of new foods (including chicken curry, carrot, apple and orange) and this has continued since we got home. Before the retreat he hadn’t tried a new food for 5 years and was limited to around 9 foods. I would highly recommend the course.

05/02/2026

28/01/2026

Is it emetophobia… or ARFID-related fear of vomiting? 🤔

👉 Classic emetophobia = fear of vomiting across the board (illness, germs, situations)
👉 ARFID-related fear = fear of vomiting specifically when trying new foods

Different presentation.
Same underlying driver: anxiety and fear of not coping.

What’s powerful is this 👇
Most people can cope, they just don’t trust themselves yet.
And once that fear of “I won’t cope next time” is addressed, change can happen fast.

The good news?
✨ The therapeutic protocol works extremely well for both
✨ Often in one focused session
✨ With additional resilience-building when needed

If this resonates with you or your child, help is available and it works.

🔗 Learn more about therapy that creates real change:
https://www.felixeconomakis.com/

21/01/2026

ARFID vs OCD – what’s the real difference?

Both ARFID and OCD are driven by anxiety, not logic.
When anxiety rises, the brain looks for rules to feel safe and in control.

In OCD, those rules might look like rituals, counting, cleaning, or doing things in a very specific order – even when the person knows it doesn’t logically make sense.

In ARFID, the rules often show up around food:
“I can eat this food… but only if it’s cooked exactly this way.”
“If foods touch, I’ll be ill.”

Different expressions, same mechanism: fear-based rules that promise safety but actually keep anxiety in charge.

This is why ARFID is often misunderstood as “fussy eating” or confused with OCD – and why the right therapeutic approach matters.

The good news?
Both are highly treatable when you address the root cause, not the surface rules.

👉 Learn more about ARFID, anxiety, and my therapeutic approach at www.felixeconomakis.com

29/12/2025

One of the key benefits of our ARFID Breakthrough Retreat is the space and time we provide for real change to happen. Over multiple days, new behaviors start to stick because there’s no rush. With continuous support and guidance, we reinforce new information, so your brain has time to absorb and adapt.

I'm there every step of the way to answer questions, clear up confusion, and make sure everything clicks. With ongoing input, we help you update old beliefs and build lasting confidence around food. 💡

🎄 Christmas Special [Valid till 31st December 2025):

Option 1: Stripe Payment – £2,500 (20% off + Stripe fee included)

Option 2: Direct BACS Payment – £2,400 (save £100, no fees)

Limited spaces available! DM for details and secure your spot. 💬

26/12/2025

ARFID doesn’t exist in isolation, it lives inside family dynamics, emotions, and everyday routines. This retreat is designed to gently untangle those patterns and help families move forward together with clarity, compassion, and practical tools for ARFID.

📍 Calvert Lakes
🗓 Feb 2 (8am) – Feb 6 (5pm) GMT

Through guided sessions, shared understanding, and a supportive environment, families will explore new ways to reduce stress around food, improve communication, and build sustainable change that lasts beyond the retreat.

Spaces are limited.
👉 Follow for updates & learn how to apply.
👉 Register now and take the first step toward real progress.

DM me for the link.

24/12/2025

One-to-one sessions can help, but real life distractions, time pressure, and poor food experiences often derail progress.

That’s why the ARFID Breakthrough Retreat works. Over several days, there’s space for learning to land, behaviours to stick, and confidence to grow, before life gets in the way. It’s not just about ARFID , it’s about learning how to manage the mind, with tools that also support anxiety, OCD, emetophobia and more.

🎄 Christmas Special
Stripe: £2,500 (20% off)
BACS: £2,400 (save £100)

Limited spaces. DM for payment details.

22/12/2025

In a 90-minute session, people are tired, rushed, and limited by time. But in 3½ days togetherwe can:
✨ Go deeper into ARFID and anxiety (the bigger picture)
✨ Work with proper caterers to create safe, high-quality food experiences
✨ Learn, share, and connect with others on the same journey
✨ Let the information sink in without life distractions

🎄 UK ARFID Retreat Christmas Special:

Option 1: Stripe Payment – £2,500 (20% off + Stripe
fee included)

Option 2: Direct BACS Payment – £2,400 (save £100,
no fees)

Limited spaces available! DM for details and secure
your spot. 💬