Testimonials

"Working with James Lamper has been deeply powerful. The atmosphere during the sessions is always friendly and his humanity makes this time comfortable. It 's amazing how the work on the eating disorder becomes secondary to a path of personal growth and global view of the individual history. Everything changes and it starts to come a new vision of yourself. The eating disorder become the consequence of deeper troubles, so for me it has been a process that brings to life not only to 'lose weight'."
Emanuela F. (Milan - Italy)

"WeightMatters was so much more than just weight loss. It was about motivation and education - it made me accountable. James Lamper is professional, easy going and completely discreet and confidential. I would highly recommend WeightMatters 5-star service to anyone who wants to achieve their ideal weight."
Gary Barlow - Singer & Songwriter - Take That

"Like so many people I had a love/hate relationship with my food and used to binge eat regularly.  James is amazing and has encouraged, motivated and guided me to the right weight loss path without dieting.  With James' help I am well on my way to reaching my weight loss goals and banishing the food demons that have always stopped me."
Louise Brown

"Having been on diets and worried about my weight for most of my life, it was a great relief to meet James.  His approach is relaxed and friendly and always makes me feel at ease, putting a smile on my face even when I'm particularly grumpy! James has persuaded me to think and feel completely differently about food, enabling me to realise that you can enjoy treats without feeling massively guilty. I know I've got a long way to go, but with James for support, I am confident I will achieve what I want to, and would recommend this service to anyone.  Thank you James!"
Daisy

"It took me 15 years to find help and go to James at WeightMatters to talk openly about my eating disorder. I always thought it would just go away in time. But I finally realised that it was getting worse rather than better. James helped me understand my emotional connection with food in a non-intimidating, patient and sympathetic approach. I listened and finally chose to open my eyes and acknowledge that Bulimia is destructive and was not going to allow me to grow as a person and really enjoy being who I am. ."
Annas

"My WeightMatters personal trainer keeps everything so fresh and vital that every session feels like the first. At the same time James' coaching on weight management has really helped me to make what I would call a true 'lifestyle change' and for that I will be eternally grateful"
Brian Klein - Director - Top Gear

"James and I worked on several issues... Motivation, breaking bad habits and nutritional improvements among others....  I reached my goal without feeling I was on a diet, and instead our focus was on feeling better!"
Michele Cortese

"I have struggled my whole life with obesity. I started attending 'WeightMatters' about a year ago and M.D. James Lamper has worked diligently with me to understand my psyche, my lifestyle and how that affects my eating habits. WM has helped me to learn new behaviour and to overlay that on top of the old.  My new lifestyle is just that, I am not deprived of anything and I am healthier and fitter than I have ever been. I would recommend WM to anyone who has struggled similarly so as to change their lives."
Geoffrey Riesel - Chairman & CEO Radio Taxis Group Limited

"Throw away the diet books and call James Lamper. James' approach is about education, health, goal setting (and yes exercise). The key James opens up is that getting thin and fit is easy, you just have to know what to do. It is the ever elusive 'what' of this process that James has devoted his practice. I have introduced many of my friends to James and would not hesitate to continue to do so."
Marie C. Wold President & CFO, OnRelay

"At WeightMatters I have found a safe, comfortable and strengthening environment in which to sort through my issues. Since working with James Lamper I have noticed a marked difference in my attitude and self-confidence, allowing me to get on with my life and not be held back by my size and body issues. I would thoroughly and without hesitation recommend WeightMatters to anyone who has ever felt held back by their size, or has a difficult relationship with food."
Ellie Wade - Finance Professional

"My Dad was the person to actually find and contact James after getting particular frustrated that the NHS refused to help. I signed up for the first free half hour session and took my Dad along, as I was not entirely sure what to expect. Even from that first session I began to feel like I could actually overcome this problem. James made me feel so at ease as he explained exactly what I should expect from our time together but that we would take this journey at my pace.

I was with James for approximately 6 months in which time I gained a stone and a half to reach my target weight, something I was starting to think I was never going to be able to say. Sometimes it was hard, especially to overcome the barriers built up inside but I never felt like I was out of my depth. I thought the journey would be a nightmare with lots of ups and downs but it wasn't at all. The sessions are not all about food and eating habits; they are more about focusing on building you up as a person so you can overcome any difficulties in life without using the old habits as a release. I now feel like the person I was before; happy and able to go out and enjoy being and eating with friends. I'm lucky; I've had a wonderful family behind me all the way but none of it would have been possible without James and all his continued support. Thank you James for everything."
Emma, 22

"In the Private Equity world we always strive for the best result, working with James has been just the same... And we have"
Paul W

"As I had a milestone birthday approaching, I decided I wanted to be fit and 50, not fat and 50. I was lucky enough to be introduced to James and would wholeheartedly recommend him and his philosophy. He made a lot of very practical suggestions, which made a huge difference to me reaching my goal in time for my birthday."
Sarah

"I am 40 years old and I have had an eating disorder for 32 of these years.  I met James in Jan 2011 weighing approx 7 stones having lost 12 stones via a gastric band op.  I was terrified to eat and could only manage 1 meal per day.  I was very concerned that I would end up how I used to be if I ate anything but I was so ill I needed help desperately.  It's been a long journey with tears and laughter along the way.  James is a superb therapist.  He is the only person in his field (and in the NHS) who has managed to get through to me and get me on an even keel.  I now weight 9 stones 10lb and eat 3 meals a day!!  James is knowledgeable, kind, generous, caring and considerate.  He worked with me at my own pace and when things weren't working he would try a different approach until we got there.  When I started with James I had no idea how much work we would have to put in but it has been so worth it.  I believe the service James has to offer anyone with an eating issue is completely unique.  I can recommend James and the Weight Matters Practice with 100% confidence.  Thanks for everything James."
Kirsty Payne 40 - Mum of 4

"James saved my life. He is the most compassionate, understanding and caring person I have ever met and I owe so much to him. Having lived in denial with an eating disorder for 15years, making the initial consultation to see James was the best decision I have ever made. James cured me of a disease I had resigned myself to believing I would have to live with for the rest of my life. Not only am I now cured of Bulimia, but so many other demons I didn’t even realise I was battling with for so long. These demons James guided and helped me to come to terms with and I am so much more a better person for him. He always made me feel at ease in every session and I would always look forward to the therapy! He taught me so much, how to deal with body image, combat my binge eating and most importantly how to be happy and confident in myself, something I have never been able to come to terms with my whole life. I owe James everything and Icannot recommend him enough to anyone reaching out for help. Like I said, James has literally saved my life and I am eternally grateful to have worked with him through all of my pain and to now have come out the other side."
Zoe 27

"When I first went to see James I had been bulimic for over half of my life and couldn't see a way out of it. My self esteem was very low and I didn't think very much of myself. Not only did James help me get over my eating problems but he also helped me to develop a sense of confidence and happiness within myself that I could never have imagined. I wasted a good portion of my life worrying about my weight and abusing my body - James has given me 'me' back and I am so happy and grateful to him. It was an emotional journey and at my last session I cried, but this time for good reasons because I was finally really happy with myself and who I am.
Vicky 29

"I have struggled with eating disorders for nearly 20 years, my eating habits were out of control and used to binge eat regularly, I was in great distress and with not much hope left. James made me feel completely at ease, his humanity and great sensibility alongside with his broad experience and knowledge have been the key factors of my recovery. James helped me to understand the emotional connection with food and the feelings I was unconsciously trying to avoid using food as a comfort. For the first time in my life I felt free and able to choose to live life to the full without barriers and limitations. Freedom is the goal that James helped me to achieve and I will always be very grateful to him.  I`ll strongly recommend James both as a brilliant professional and a wonderful person."
Elisa Pezzuti

"Prior to visiting James I’d been battling with an eating disorder for over 10 years and seen numerous counselling services to help eliminate the source of the problem – all unsuccessful. I was at another low point and about to embark on drastic hospital treatment when my friend recommended James. James’ thorough way of working through past experiences unearthed some issues I’d never really considered were relevant and he gave me the tools to confront these issues on a daily basis. He really helped me to help myself get away from the negative spiral I’d been trapped in, and after only a short course of sessions I’m now immensely happy and have finally been released from the control food had over me."
Claire 32

"Working with James not only helped me lose weight, but it also helped me in a lot of other areas of my life. James asked me to list up all my goals, even things that did not relate to weight loss. I listed all my goals in areas as children, career, economy, health, personal development, family & friends, and in my relationship with my husband.  I did not really believe that my work with James could change anyting but my weight, but here I am 4 months later and I already see how our work has teached me about my actions, emotions and thinking, so that I am now able to change unwanted stages in all aspects of my life. James is very professionel, dedicaded and he makes it very comfortable to explore your mind. Thank you James! I will recommend your talents to anyone."
Helene Freuland - Denmark