4.8/5
Why Choose Us
At Life Plus, you are guided by Mick and Karen, a highly experienced team specialising in sustainable weight loss and mindset change.
Mick is a former Harley Street associate psychotherapist, who spent over ten years supporting the mental well-being of elite sporting professionals.
Karen brings a supportive, practical approach to weight loss, ensuring every client feels understood, encouraged, and empowered throughout their journey.
Mick & Karen are the faces of LifePlus Wellness. Mick is the director of Lifeplus Ltd; a UK based company now offering a 6-week supportive programme for emotional overeating. This programme is limited to 12 attendees per session, and runs both virtually (UK) or 'face to face' in Central Portugal
Dr Mick Stephenson
Doctorate-Qualified Psychotherapist
I have over 30 years’ experience in mental health, including 10 years as an associate therapist at a Harley Street clinic supporting elite athletes. Since 2004, I have worked with clients affected by trauma, anxiety, depression, and unhealthy weight gain. A former university lecturer, I have taught internationally and developed stress and anxiety programmes, including for NHS staff. I hold a Doctorate (DCouns & DPsych), awarded with Pass Without Thesis Amendment.
Dr Mick Stephenson
Doctorate-Qualified Psychotherapist
Karen Stephenson
Head of General Practice
Lorem Ipsum is simply dummy text of the printing and typesetting industry. Lorem Ipsum has been the industry's standard dummy text ever since the 1500s, when an unknown printer took a galley of type and scrambled it to make a type specimen book.
Karen Stephenson
Head of General Practice
What We Do
Our sessions integrate meditation, CBT, EMDR, and breath-work, adapted to your experience level. Choose to focus on one practice or explore all elements to aid you in your journey to wellness.
Curriculum
Your transformation extends beyond the practice room. We've designed every detail to support deep rest and renewal.
Nourishing Meals
Plant-based cuisine to support calm energy and mental clarity.
Urge Surfing
Learning how to ride the wave of your passing urges.
Restraint
Practicing the art of ignoring self destructive behaviours.
Mindfulness
Slowing down, reconnecting, understanding.
Expectation Setting
Adding a touch of realism to optimism.
Day in The Life
Flexible Pricing
Whether you're seeking a gentle introduction or a full immersive experience, we offer various mindful options to help your journey
Sarah Krakow
Children's Teacher, UK
Testimonials
Read a few selected reviews from people who previously joined us and started their weightloss journey through Life Plus Wellness
Testimonials
Within The Heart of Portugal
We run in-person sessions are set in the heart of Portugal. The space has been favoured since ancient times for it's healing quality air and breathtaking views.
FAQ
What is emotional overeating?
Emotional overeating is using food to cope with feelings rather than physical hunger. Stress, boredom, loneliness, anxiety, or even happiness can trigger the urge to eat — even when your body doesn’t need fuel. Over time, this pattern can feel automatic and difficult to control.
How do I know if this course is right for me?
This course is for you if you: Eat when you’re stressed, overwhelmed, or upset Feel out of control around certain foods Start a diet with good intentions but can’t maintain it Struggle with guilt or shame after eating Want to understand why you overeat, not just “use more willpower” You don’t need a diagnosis — just a desire to change your relationship with food.
What will I learn in the 6 weeks?
Over 6 weeks, you’ll learn how to: Identify your emotional triggers Tell the difference between physical and emotional hunger Break the binge–restrict cycle Build healthier coping strategies Improve body image and self-compassion Create sustainable eating habits without strict dieting This course focuses on long-term change, not quick fixes.
Is this a diet or weight-loss programme?
No. This is not a restrictive diet plan. While weight changes can happen naturally, the main goal is to help you develop a balanced, peaceful relationship with food. When emotional eating decreases, weight regulation often becomes easier — but the focus is emotional wellbeing, not calorie counting.
How is this different from dieting?
Dieting often focuses on rules, restriction, and willpower. Emotional overeating is rarely about lack of discipline — it’s about unmet emotional needs and coping patterns. This course helps you: Work with your emotions instead of fighting them Understand the psychology behind your eating Build sustainable habits that last beyond 10 weeks
Our Journal
Explore reflections, guidance, and insights to support your mindful path towards inner balance and personal growth.
