If you look at yourself and can only see defects or find you want to hide or change your body you may have low self esteem which is lived out in your experience of your body perception. There are many images, messages and unatainable ways in which we can compare ourselves to others, some of which we may carry with us from our early years. We can work together to find new perceptions and positive ways of relating to yourself, whilst dealing with the negative messages and voices.
We are all embodied beings. We often separate body and mind as two distinct entities, but the two are intrinsically linked and part of a whole. One aspect of this 'whole' is our subjective sense of who we are - our identity. How we feel about ourselves often, if not always, is manifested in what we do with and what we allow to happen with our bodies - from the food we take in, to the physical (including sexual) relationships we have with others, and the way we modify our appearance (permanently or in more subtle and temporary ways).
In psychotherapy I offer a confidential and judgement-free space where we can think together about the way you relate to your body, what this means to you and how it affects your experiences in life.
Are you looking for a warm, understanding and empathic therapist? Someone who is open and non-judgmental? I’d say you came to the right place. I can help you with various difficulties, whether anxiety, stress, depression, relationship difficulties or childhood trauma; as an example of a few areas my work focuses on. So, get in touch with me and let’s talk.
Learn to accept and love yourself and your body with the help of Hypnotherapy, Mindfulness and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. We can help you gain control of how you think, feel and act.
Therapist, Psychotherapeutic counselling (level 5), MBACP, AdV member Addiction Professionals, MNCPS accred. National Centre For Eating Disorders
I am an eating disorder specialist. I trained with the National Center for Eating Disorders and work with clients to improve their relationship with body image as well as food and exercise. I use both my personal and professional experience to help clients find peace with their body and thrive in life. I use both counselling and coaching skills to support clients on their journey.