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Eating disorders care for children, teens and adults. Support for parents and carers to strengthen recovery

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WELCOME TO UNIVA

A new care experience for eating disorders

Personalised self-help care programmes
for carers and their loved-ones

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100s of real videos
to support learning in self-help programmes

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Your own recovery companion
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support you 24/7

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Therapy & Carer Coaching
with eating disorder experts via video and message chat

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What Univa offers

Online eating disorder care for individuals, parents & carers and support for healthcare professionals

Univa provides a range of flexible care options that adapt to your unique needs - whether you’re a teenager or adult living with an eating disorder, or a parent or carer seeking support for a loved one.

For You

If you’re experiencing an eating disorder, Univa helps you take the first step toward recovery - at your own pace.

You can have 1-on-1 online therapy with expert eating disorder therapists, involve your family through family-based therapy sessions, or begin with a self-care programme in our dual-app experience that supports both you and your parents or carer together. You choose the path that feels right for you.

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For Parents and Carers

Supporting a loved one with an eating disorder can feel overwhelming — but you don’t have to face it alone.

Univa gives you your own dedicated carer app with expert guidance through a structured self-care programme, while your loved one has their own app so you can progress together. You can also book 1-on-1 sessions with our specialist carer coaches or take part in family-based therapy to strengthen communication, confidence, and hope for recovery.

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For Healthcare Professionals and Eating Disorder Services

Univa’s pioneering digital care platform enhances the delivery of eating disorder care across NHS and private services.

Through its dual-app design and clinician dashboard, Univa empowers teams to extend therapy beyond sessions, strengthen patient and carer engagement, and connect everyone in one secure, data-driven environment - improving outcomes, capacity, and continuity of care

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Want to find out more?

Book a free 15-min appointment call

with a member of the Univa care team. We'll talk through your needs, help you understand your options, and guide you to the right support, whether it's for you, your loved one, or both.

The Univa difference

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How Univa helps in real life

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“I think Univa has so much to offer. It feels like a friendly companion that guides you towards better health and self-understanding in a gentle and structured way. The focus on positivity, reflection, and privacy makes it an amazing tool for anyone wanting to take care of their wellbeing and be able to express it privately with no judgement.”

Young girl with anorexia

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“This app is a lifechanger. I wish it was around a few years ago when my daughter was first diagnosed as we had no support.”

Mum with a daughter diagnosed with anorexia

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“What stood out most to me was how Univa doesn’t just focus on one area of health, but really takes a holistic approach by balancing body, mind, and mood with simple, practical tools- catering for everyone with their own unique needs.”

Young girl with anorexia

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“The app feels interactive and engaging. I enjoyed the real life videos and the chapter quiz, which gave the experience a human touch and kept me motivated.”

Teenage boy with anorexia

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“I especially loved how the app makes the experience feel personal and calming.”

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Still not sure which plan is right for you?

Book a free 15 minute appointment call with a member of the Univa Care Team.

We’re here to help you find the right path forward.

Book a free 15-min appointment call

Frequently Asked Questions

No. Many families start with concerns about restrictive eating and weight loss before a diagnosis is made.

Yes. Univa can be used while waiting for NHS care. With consent, we can share relevant summaries with your NHS team.

Yes, absolutely. Univa is designed to complement NHS care, providing families with additional structure, insight, and support between appointments. Many carers use the Univa apps and coaching to maintain progress, strengthen skills, and stay connected to their loved one’s recovery. With your consent, we can also share relevant summaries with your treating team to ensure joined-up care.
If you’re currently receiving therapy elsewhere, we recommend focusing on one structured therapy process at a time to maintain consistency. However, Univa Therapy is a powerful alternative to other private therapy options - offering expert clinicians, evidence-based digital integration, and a dual-app experience that supports both the person with the eating disorder and their family.

For children and teenagers with anorexia, the most effective, evidence-based treatments are Family-Based Treatment (FBT) and Family Therapy for Anorexia Nervosa (FT-AN) - both of which actively involve parents and carers in the recovery process. Family therapy is recommended as first-line psychological treatment for anorexia by England’s National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) clinical treatment guidelines. These approaches empower families to help restore weight, rebuild healthy eating habits, and improve communication. Univa uniquely combines FT-AN/FBT with the New Maudsley Carers Model, giving families powerful tools they can use at home to support recovery.

Learn evidence-based techniques through programmes like FT-AN/FBT or the Univa Carer App, which teaches you exactly what to do in challenging moments and how to communicate in ways that promote recovery and trust.

This is one of the most distressing and emotional moments for any parent - and there’s no single “right” response. The Univa Carer App guides you step-by-step through this situation with specialised modules containing proven skills on meal planning, food refusal, and emotional regulation. It also includes the powerful Survive & Thrive feature, a library of short, expert videos that cover proven skills you can try in the moment, created by Jenny Langley, co-author of the New Maudsley Skills-Based Training Manual. These tools help you keep mealtimes calmer, reduce conflict, and support your teenager to take that next small step towards eating.

Univa offers one of the most comprehensive and effective online supports available for parents and carers. It’s the only platform with a dual-app system - one for the parent or carer, and one for the individual with anorexia or restrictive eating - working together through a structured, self-help care programme.

Univa’s approach is built on the gold-standard, evidence-based therapies recommended by NICE: Family Therapy for Anorexia (FT-AN/FBT) and the New Maudsley Carers Model. Together, these approaches empower families to restore healthy eating, rebuild communication, and reduce stress at home.

With digital care plans, personalised carer coaching, and optional therapy sessions led by eating-disorder specialists, Univa gives families real-world skills and support they can access instantly - anytime, anywhere, without a referral.

Univa provides online family therapy with experienced clinicians across the UK, so you can access support from home - no travel or waiting lists. Sessions follow evidence-based family therapy principles and can be combined with Univa’s dual-app platform for structured support between sessions.