Arwa AlTurkait
Break Free From Food Struggles and Learn to Trust Yourself Again
I help people struggling with emotional eating, chronic dieting and a difficult relationship with food uncover what’s keeping them stuck, so they can break free from old patterns and build greater trust in themselves, food and their bodies.
My Story
Like many people, my struggle with food and body image began as a teenager. After years of ups and downs, I eventually became what you might call a “success story”—I ate “well,” exercised, and believed I was doing everything right.
In my mid-thirties, after several failed IVF attempts, my journey to get pregnant led me to question what being healthy really meant.
I began to see health as something much broader than weight or appearance—and to recognise that much of what I considered “healthy” was based on rules and outside messages rather than trusting my own body. That realization changed both my personal journey and the direction of my work.
Why Work With Me
That shift led me to train in Intuitive Eating and eating disorder recovery, and over the years I have helped clients move beyond emotional eating, chronic dieting, binge-restrict cycles, body image struggles and feeling out of control around food.
But I also began noticing something important: some clients understood their patterns completely and knew exactly what they wanted to change, yet still felt stuck. More information wasn't the answer. There was often something deeper underneath the behaviour that we hadn't yet reached.
That's what led me to Rapid Transformational Therapy®. Today, I combine RTT with my experience in Intuitive Eating and eating disorder recovery, allowing us to explore the underlying beliefs and patterns and support the practical, everyday changes that follow.
What You'll Gain Working Together
Working together can help you:
Understand what is really driving your patterns around food—not just what happens on the surface.
Break free from cycles of restriction, overeating, guilt and starting over.
Respond to emotions without automatically turning to food—or trying to control it.
Build greater trust in your hunger, fullness and your body's signals.
Create a more flexible, peaceful relationship with food and your body.
Spend less mental energy thinking about food, weight and what you “should” be doing.
Your Next Step
If you’re tired of feeling stuck in the same patterns with food and are ready to understand what may be keeping you there, let’s talk.
Book a complimentary Discovery Call where we’ll talk about what you’re struggling with, what you’d like to change, and whether working together feels like the right fit.
It’s a relaxed, no-pressure conversation and a chance for you to ask any questions you may have.
Client Testimonials
After our sessions, I finally made peace with food. The guilt after eating disappeared, I stopped thinking about food all the time, and I recovered from cycles of bingeing and restriction. I can now eat when I feel stressed without punishing myself afterwards or falling back into the same cycle. I used to think about food from the moment I woke up until my next meal. I would restrict myself, then binge, feel guilty, and start all over again. Food and thoughts about food had taken over my life. Now I’m able to eat normally, enjoy food and move on with my day. I finally feel free and at peace.”
“With every session, I felt like I was getting a part of myself back. I learned to hear myself more clearly and be kinder to myself. It wasn’t just about food — it became a safe space where I learned how to choose myself and stand with myself, not against myself. Now I feel like a different person — a freer person.”
"Thank God, my relationship with food has improved so much. I now eat what my body needs with calmness, enjoyment and ease, without feeling that certain foods are forbidden. One of the biggest changes is how I deal with stress. In the past, I would usually turn to food because I didn’t know how to handle feelings of fear or anxiety. Now, I’m able to focus on the emotion, allow it to pass, and no longer need to escape it through food or sweets. I’ve also learned to understand and trust my body more. I know what makes me feel good, while still allowing myself flexibility without fear. I’m so grateful for how much has changed."
Professional experience
Practicing Since: 2021
Additional Area of Expertise: Binge/restrict cycles, food anxiety, perfectionism, compulsive exercise
Certifications
Rapid Transformational Therapy® (RTT®) Therapist
Functional Medicine Health Coach
Certified Intuitive Eating Facilitator
CCI Eating Disorder Recovery Coach
Culinary Nutrition Expert
Certified Meditation Instructor
Recognitions & Mentions
Kuwait Television Morning Show (KTV) — What is emotional eating?
Kuwait Television Evening Show (KTV) — Disordered Eating
KTV2 — Interview about Intuitive Eating
AlRayan TV — Interview about Intuitive Eating
Host of Kifaya Diet Podcast
Services
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