We all struggle with body image to a certain degree, this is a fact of life for most of us living in North American culture. When our negative body image becomes all consuming and troublesome, it can impact our daily life and erode our self-esteem. If this is you, I will work with you to understand the origins of your body image issues, what is maintaining it and how we can start to challenge some of those beliefs using a number of strategies.
Poor body image can impact how someone interacts with the world and themselves. It is my goal to help you create a healthier/more positive relationship with your body. I practice from an trauma and eating disorder informed position to ensure that we are addressing all the ways you are experiencing your body and the way you interact with the world and your relationships.
It can be really difficult to have a great relationship with your body when we constantly receive messages from our families, society, and the media about how we are "supposed" to look. Not liking the way you look can negatively impact your daily life as well as your self-esteem. I am curious about the things you like about your body, and work collaboratively with clients to explore and challenge narratives of how bodies "should" look, while highlighting ways to invite more self-love and self-compassion into your life. Book a free consultation to learn more about my approach and explore if we are a good fit.
Body image can be characterized by thoughts and feelings that you have about your body. This image can impact how you view your self-worth and the perception about the value you have in the world. It can also cause a mix of emotions, including feelings of shame and anxiety. By exploring your current narrative, we can begin the process of reframing your experience through a combination of CBT and Narrative therapy.
How you perceive and feel about yourself is a key indicator of how happy and emotionally stable you are. You may be feeling insecure, critical, helpless, incompetent or unlovable. While I do not offer therapy related to body image, we do have several therapists at our clinic, Psychotherapy Collective, who offer a free 15-minute consultation to see if they are a good fit for your journey. Visit https://www.psychotherapycollective.ca/areas-of-focus/body-image to book a consultation today.