The Univa app:
Support exactly
when
you
need it
The Univa app guides you through a structured self-care program built around the most effective, evidence-based therapies for eating disorders. Step by step, you’ll learn how to respond calmly, support recovery, and look after yourself - all tailored to your particular needs as a caregiver or family
What you need, and how Univa helps
Parents and caregivers repeatedly ask for:
Univa is designed around these needs.
Our dual-app platform and expert services give you accessible, actionable help you can use today, with or without your loved one present.
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Univa offers four care programs, each built around a different need — from early signs through to support after inpatient care. See what each one includes and what it costs.
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Frequently Asked
Questions
Yes. Univa supports caregiver-only or both together through
our separate but linked dual-apps. Coaching can be
attended by caregivers only. Therapy can be attended by your
loved-one only.
The most effective, evidence-based treatments for anorexia
and restrictive eating in children and teenagers are
family therapy approaches - known as Family-Based Therapy
(FBT) and Family Therapy for Anorexia Nervosa (FT-AN).
Both of these approaches actively involve parents and
caregivers in the recovery process. These therapies help
restore weight, normalize eating, and rebuild healthy
communication at home. Univa brings these proven methods
to life through its digital platform, combining FT-AN/FBT
with the New Maudsley Carers Model for even greater
impact.
Absolutely. Research shows that when caregivers are equipped
with the right skills, recovery outcomes improve
dramatically. The New Maudsley Carers Model teaches
communication and emotion-management techniques that
reduce conflict, increase motivation, and make it easier
for families to work together. Univa gives you these same
skills in a flexible, supportive digital format you can
use anytime.
Yes. Many families start using Univa when they first
notice restrictive eating, weight loss, or anxiety around
food - even before a diagnosis is made. The platform
provides early guidance and practical tools to address
early stage eating difficulties.
Caring for someone with an eating disorder can take a huge
emotional toll. Univa includes wellbeing check-ins,
reflective exercises, and our unique Survive & Thrive
feature - offering instant videos and calming techniques
from expert Jenny Langley to help you regain balance
during stressful moments. You’ll learn how to stay
grounded, reduce guilt, and rebuild your own resilience.
Yes. While the family-based elements are particularly
effective for children and adolescents, Univa’s tools,
coaching, and therapy options can also support adult
patients and their caregivers, focusing on communication,
relapse prevention, and sustainable recovery strategies.
No. Univa is not an emergency or crisis service. If you’re
worried about immediate risk or your loved one’s physical
safety, call 911 or 988, or contact your primary care doctor right away. You can still return to Univa for
ongoing, structured support once the crisis has passed.
You can book a free 15-minute guidance call with one of
our team members. We’ll listen to your situation and help
you choose the best starting point - whether that’s
app-only support, caregiver coaching, or therapy.
Univa is not a replacement for medical care but a powerful
companion to it
Univa is the first dual-app platform designed specifically
for both caregivers and their loved one - grounded in the two
most effective evidence-based therapies (FT-AN/FBT and the
New Maudsley Carers Model) for children and teenagers with
anorexia. It combines real clinical science with human
understanding, digital tools, and lived-experience
guidance - giving families continuous, compassionate
support.
Everything you share in the app stays confidential. Your
personal entries and data are never shared - unless there
is a serious concern for your safety identified in
conversation with our clinical team, in which case a
qualified professional or your caregiver may be informed to
ensure you get the right support. We maintain the highest
standards of data protection and privacy.
No, our care offerings are available without a medical
referral.
Meal planning can feel daunting. Involve your child in
simple, non-confrontational ways — choosing meals together
that feel safe but still nutritionally balanced. The Univa
Caregiver App includes step-by-step meal planning tools and
scripts to guide you through difficult conversations
calmly.
The Univa Caregiver App provides a range of skills and coping
mechanisms through expert-designed modules on meal
planning and mealtimes. In addition, the unique Survive &
Thrive feature within the app provides videos
‘in-the-moment’ to show you real techniques to manage
anxiety and maintain calm during meals.
It’s natural to feel scared, angry, frustrated, or
helpless and a range of other emotions during difficult
mealtimes with your loved-one. The Univa Caregiver App
includes mindful reflection tools and emotion-coaching
techniques to help you regulate your own feelings before
supporting your loved one.
Univa’s interactive tools such at the Survive & Thrive
feature as well as the expert-designed modules on meal
planning and meal times provide specific caregiver skills for
when a child partially or fully refuses a meal, snack or
drink as well as de-escalation strategies for these
moments.
Excessive exercise (or ‘over exercise’) is a common and
serious feature of anorexia and other restrictive eating
disorders. It’s often used as a compensatory behavior to
manage anxiety, guilt, or a fear of weight gain and it
needs to be addressed carefully as part of treatment.
Within the Univa Caregiver App, you’ll find dedicated modules
on managing compensatory behaviors, including excessive
exercise, along with skills, coaching tips, and real-life
examples to help you respond safely and confidently. These
tools guide you on what to do, and what not to do, to
support recovery while keeping your loved one’s trust.