Body Image Counselling in Bury Saint Edmunds
In counselling sessions with me you will find support for what you're going through and therapy to create lasting change.
My approach starts with an open mind, listening to your story and what your a seeking support for. Whatever you bring up will be listened to confidentially, without judgement and with empathy.
In counselling sessions with me you will find support for what you're going through and therapy to create lasting change.
My approach starts with an open mind, listening to your story and what your a seeking support for. Whatever you bring up will be listened to confidentially, without judgement and with empathy.
My name is Asni and I am a BABCP accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist. I have 17 years experience of supporting people to overcome psychological difficulties within the NHS and private sector. I have undergone extensive additional training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and am also qualified in Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR). I have a specialist interest in working with disordered eating. I am trained in CBT-E; the leading evidence based treatment for eating disorders and am a Certified Intuitive Eating counsellor.
Please do get in touch if you would be interested in having therapy with me.
My name is Asni and I am a BABCP accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist. I have 17 years experience of supporting people to overcome psychological difficulties within the NHS and private sector. I have undergone extensive additional training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and am also qualified in Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR). I have a specialist interest in working with disordered eating. I am trained in CBT-E; the leading evidence based treatment for eating disorders and am a Certified Intuitive Eating counsellor.
Please do get in touch if you would be interested in having therapy with me.
Welcome, I'm Tricia. I offer Individual and Couples counselling via video or phone for clients across the UK and abroad. My counselling sessions provide a supportive space where you can pause, reflect, and work through the thoughts weighing on your mind. I understand that building trust takes time, so we will work at a pace that feels comfortable for you. As your therapist, I am ready to meet you wherever you are emotionally and mentally.
In our sessions, there is nothing that cannot be spoken about.
Welcome, I'm Tricia. I offer Individual and Couples counselling via video or phone for clients across the UK and abroad. My counselling sessions provide a supportive space where you can pause, reflect, and work through the thoughts weighing on your mind. I understand that building trust takes time, so we will work at a pace that feels comfortable for you. As your therapist, I am ready to meet you wherever you are emotionally and mentally.
In our sessions, there is nothing that cannot be spoken about.
Hi, I’m Kathryn. I offer a steady, supportive space where you can begin to make sense of what’s going on for you.
I work with adults who may be feeling anxious, low in mood or confidence, overwhelmed, or unsure of themselves. Some come with a clear reason, while others have a sense something isn’t quite right, or that life could feel easier.
Life can feel challenging when you’re juggling family, work, or relationships. You might notice yourself feeling anxious, low in mood or confidence, more irritable than usual, or as though life is asking more of you than you have to give. Or maybe you just feel stuck.
Hi, I’m Kathryn. I offer a steady, supportive space where you can begin to make sense of what’s going on for you.
I work with adults who may be feeling anxious, low in mood or confidence, overwhelmed, or unsure of themselves. Some come with a clear reason, while others have a sense something isn’t quite right, or that life could feel easier.
Life can feel challenging when you’re juggling family, work, or relationships. You might notice yourself feeling anxious, low in mood or confidence, more irritable than usual, or as though life is asking more of you than you have to give. Or maybe you just feel stuck.
Anxiety, depression, trauma, menopause – whatever has brought you here today - I understand because I’ve been where you are right now. What you’re looking for is a way out of the dark space you’re in; to be guided by someone who knows the way; someone who has been there themself. Nothing gives me more joy than guiding people along a path that has been trodden by not just me, but many others just like you!
I offer a warm and friendly welcome, either in our lovely space here in the Suffolk countryside - where the kettle is always on! Or from the comfort of your own home via Zoom.
Anxiety, depression, trauma, menopause – whatever has brought you here today - I understand because I’ve been where you are right now. What you’re looking for is a way out of the dark space you’re in; to be guided by someone who knows the way; someone who has been there themself. Nothing gives me more joy than guiding people along a path that has been trodden by not just me, but many others just like you!
I offer a warm and friendly welcome, either in our lovely space here in the Suffolk countryside - where the kettle is always on! Or from the comfort of your own home via Zoom.
Clients have come to me for many different reasons. From dealing with past traumas, connecting with their emotions and understanding their reactions, to working on a better sense of self and building confidence. Each client comes to therapy seeking a safe and non-judgmental space to unpack their thoughts and emotions. They often come because they don't feel heard in their day-to-day life, or need somewhere to explore emotions without fear of reactions or feelings of guilt.
Clients have come to me for many different reasons. From dealing with past traumas, connecting with their emotions and understanding their reactions, to working on a better sense of self and building confidence. Each client comes to therapy seeking a safe and non-judgmental space to unpack their thoughts and emotions. They often come because they don't feel heard in their day-to-day life, or need somewhere to explore emotions without fear of reactions or feelings of guilt.
Hello and welcome to my profile, thank you for visiting. I am a qualified, registered and insured Counsellor, highly trained and experienced for over a decade. I offer help with a wide range of issues, in a way that is tailor made and as individual as you are, including couples work and those needing counselling for relationships. I am based in Suffolk (Sudbury and rural Bury St Edmunds) for face to face work plus online session availability, always at competitive prices. Nominated at the Make a Difference Awards, for best service in Suffolk by listeners of BBC Radio
Hello and welcome to my profile, thank you for visiting. I am a qualified, registered and insured Counsellor, highly trained and experienced for over a decade. I offer help with a wide range of issues, in a way that is tailor made and as individual as you are, including couples work and those needing counselling for relationships. I am based in Suffolk (Sudbury and rural Bury St Edmunds) for face to face work plus online session availability, always at competitive prices. Nominated at the Make a Difference Awards, for best service in Suffolk by listeners of BBC Radio
Hi, I am Jay! I am a pluralistic counsellor offering remote counselling by phone or on Microsoft teams as well as F2F in Kentford, Suffolk. My goal is to help clients become the best version of themselves by providing personal, flexible and holistic support.
Hi, I am Jay! I am a pluralistic counsellor offering remote counselling by phone or on Microsoft teams as well as F2F in Kentford, Suffolk. My goal is to help clients become the best version of themselves by providing personal, flexible and holistic support.
My aim within my work is to listen, support & help my clients to reach more of their potential by increasing their levels of self awareness of their feelings, thoughts & behaviours. With compassion, patience, empathy & a non-judgmental approach, I provide a warm & safe space for my clients. It is my hope, & my reason for becoming a counsellor, that from the seeds that are sown in the therapeutic work, grow hope, self-love & self development & that the effects ripple on for my clients throughout their life journey.
My aim within my work is to listen, support & help my clients to reach more of their potential by increasing their levels of self awareness of their feelings, thoughts & behaviours. With compassion, patience, empathy & a non-judgmental approach, I provide a warm & safe space for my clients. It is my hope, & my reason for becoming a counsellor, that from the seeds that are sown in the therapeutic work, grow hope, self-love & self development & that the effects ripple on for my clients throughout their life journey.
Does something not feel quite right, but you can’t yet pinpoint why? You're feeling frustrated, disconnected or stuck in unhelpful patterns? I work with people who are willing to stay curious, even when therapy feels challenging. As a neurodivergent therapist, I bring intuition, warmth and deep care to the work. I won’t force meaning or assume I know you better than you know yourself. Together, we build trust and safety, making space to explore difficult emotions and move towards greater understanding, clarity and change.
Does something not feel quite right, but you can’t yet pinpoint why? You're feeling frustrated, disconnected or stuck in unhelpful patterns? I work with people who are willing to stay curious, even when therapy feels challenging. As a neurodivergent therapist, I bring intuition, warmth and deep care to the work. I won’t force meaning or assume I know you better than you know yourself. Together, we build trust and safety, making space to explore difficult emotions and move towards greater understanding, clarity and change.
I support people to make positive changes so they can heal, thrive and live fulfilling and meaningful lives. Its time to become the person you have always wanted to be! Discovering what is important for you as an individual and learning to identify and use your inner resources to cope in times of stress, anxiety, bereavement, depression and emotional upheaval such as divorce, redundancy or retirement are just a few of the benefits of counselling. Often just talking through a traumatic experience or difficult feelings with another person can be incredibly therapeutic and will empower you to reach your potential.
I support people to make positive changes so they can heal, thrive and live fulfilling and meaningful lives. Its time to become the person you have always wanted to be! Discovering what is important for you as an individual and learning to identify and use your inner resources to cope in times of stress, anxiety, bereavement, depression and emotional upheaval such as divorce, redundancy or retirement are just a few of the benefits of counselling. Often just talking through a traumatic experience or difficult feelings with another person can be incredibly therapeutic and will empower you to reach your potential.
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These include: Addiction, anxiety, body image issues, bereavement, codependency, depression, gender & identity issues, personality disorders, relationship difficulties, survivors of sexual assault, survivors of emotional or physical abuse and trauma.
I'm trained in Person Centred and EMDR Therapy which means that I work with you to help re-frame and process your experiences without judgement. I believe you are the expert on your own life but that therapy will help you to make sense of relationship difficulties, difficult experiences or patterns of behaviour and help promote better mental health.
These include: Addiction, anxiety, body image issues, bereavement, codependency, depression, gender & identity issues, personality disorders, relationship difficulties, survivors of sexual assault, survivors of emotional or physical abuse and trauma.
I'm trained in Person Centred and EMDR Therapy which means that I work with you to help re-frame and process your experiences without judgement. I believe you are the expert on your own life but that therapy will help you to make sense of relationship difficulties, difficult experiences or patterns of behaviour and help promote better mental health.
Are you looking for a counsellor who celebrates you for who you are and respects you as an expert in your own experience? As a humanistic, integrative counsellor, I'll put your unique self at the very heart of our work and draw from a variety of therapeutic techniques to find out what works best for you. I aim to use kindness, warmth and humour to create a space where you can be yourself and achieve your goals. Inclusivity is central to my practice: I'm neurodiversity affirming; and committed to supporting LGBQT+ clients, including trans and gender diverse clients, and those in non-monogamous or non-traditional relationships.
Are you looking for a counsellor who celebrates you for who you are and respects you as an expert in your own experience? As a humanistic, integrative counsellor, I'll put your unique self at the very heart of our work and draw from a variety of therapeutic techniques to find out what works best for you. I aim to use kindness, warmth and humour to create a space where you can be yourself and achieve your goals. Inclusivity is central to my practice: I'm neurodiversity affirming; and committed to supporting LGBQT+ clients, including trans and gender diverse clients, and those in non-monogamous or non-traditional relationships.
Welcome to my profile! I strongly believe that mental health is just as important as physical health and should be treated as so. I am here to support you through the obstacles that you may be facing.
Counselling has helped me through my own issues with binge eating disorder, anxiety, depression, and ASD. I now enjoy my role as an accredited counsellor helping others through their own issues. I am able to work with individuals aged 16+ in Liverpool and across the UK. In the first session we will begin to explore your issues and how you want to approach them in further sessions.
Welcome to my profile! I strongly believe that mental health is just as important as physical health and should be treated as so. I am here to support you through the obstacles that you may be facing.
Counselling has helped me through my own issues with binge eating disorder, anxiety, depression, and ASD. I now enjoy my role as an accredited counsellor helping others through their own issues. I am able to work with individuals aged 16+ in Liverpool and across the UK. In the first session we will begin to explore your issues and how you want to approach them in further sessions.
Welcome.
You're probably here because you’re a high performer who keeps everything together on the outside. But underneath, you might feel overwhelmed, exhausted, or stuck in patterns of overthinking, perfectionism and self-criticism. Perhaps the strategies that once helped you cope aren't working anymore. Or maybe you’ve experienced a recent diagnosis or life change, and now feel uncertain about who you are or what comes next. When these struggles stay hidden, they quickly become isolating and exhausting. But you don’t have to do this alone anymore. Over time, this can impact your confidence, relationships, and overall wellbeing.
Welcome.
You're probably here because you’re a high performer who keeps everything together on the outside. But underneath, you might feel overwhelmed, exhausted, or stuck in patterns of overthinking, perfectionism and self-criticism. Perhaps the strategies that once helped you cope aren't working anymore. Or maybe you’ve experienced a recent diagnosis or life change, and now feel uncertain about who you are or what comes next. When these struggles stay hidden, they quickly become isolating and exhausting. But you don’t have to do this alone anymore. Over time, this can impact your confidence, relationships, and overall wellbeing.
Most of my clients are either neurodivergent (ADHD, Autism) and/or LGBTQIA+/GSRD (Gender, Sexuality and Relationship Diverse) but I welcome all to my practice. I work with children, teenagers and adults and can run sessions in English or Polish, online or in person (in Hove) or we can mix it up. It all depends on you and your needs/wants. I am anti-TERF and anti-SWERF and welcome you to drop me an email to say hello. We can then figure out if I'm the right fit for you and how we can work together.
Most of my clients are either neurodivergent (ADHD, Autism) and/or LGBTQIA+/GSRD (Gender, Sexuality and Relationship Diverse) but I welcome all to my practice. I work with children, teenagers and adults and can run sessions in English or Polish, online or in person (in Hove) or we can mix it up. It all depends on you and your needs/wants. I am anti-TERF and anti-SWERF and welcome you to drop me an email to say hello. We can then figure out if I'm the right fit for you and how we can work together.
Do you feel frightened that your world might fall apart if you look at your sexuality or gender? Maybe you have thoughts going round and round in your head, and feel like you’ve lost track of perspective. Maybe you: don't like sex/like sex 'too much' /wrong kind of sex? Your gender doesn't fit with other people's idea of you. You may feel you are betraying your family, children or culture by expressing yourself. You may believe that what’s inside you is too shocking, or wrong or too much for the people around you. You may feel like there’s no-one you can talk to, which can be very isolating .
Do you feel frightened that your world might fall apart if you look at your sexuality or gender? Maybe you have thoughts going round and round in your head, and feel like you’ve lost track of perspective. Maybe you: don't like sex/like sex 'too much' /wrong kind of sex? Your gender doesn't fit with other people's idea of you. You may feel you are betraying your family, children or culture by expressing yourself. You may believe that what’s inside you is too shocking, or wrong or too much for the people around you. You may feel like there’s no-one you can talk to, which can be very isolating .
I provide a supportive and non judgemental space to explore any issues that are troubling you. Having space to to talk things through with an experienced and compassionate professional can be an important part of working though life issues that feel stuck, confusing or painful.
I provide a supportive and non judgemental space to explore any issues that are troubling you. Having space to to talk things through with an experienced and compassionate professional can be an important part of working though life issues that feel stuck, confusing or painful.
I offer specialist expertise, evidence-based treatment, and practical support for body image, disordered eating, & all eating disorders (ARFID, bulimia, anorexia, orthorexia, binge eating); ADHD, autism, & LGBTQ+ identity & wellbeing; health anxiety & social anxiety; nutritional & sexual health; emotional dysregulation, self-harm & EUPD/BPD; and addictions & substance use.
I'm not a blank-slate therapist - I show up as my genuine, authentic self so you feel safe to do the same. So we can really deep dive and get to the root of matters together, I'll ask questions with curiosity and challenge you thoughtfully. My goal is to hold space where you can feel truly seen/heard, be honest/unmask, and are empowered to care for yourself.
I offer specialist expertise, evidence-based treatment, and practical support for body image, disordered eating, & all eating disorders (ARFID, bulimia, anorexia, orthorexia, binge eating); ADHD, autism, & LGBTQ+ identity & wellbeing; health anxiety & social anxiety; nutritional & sexual health; emotional dysregulation, self-harm & EUPD/BPD; and addictions & substance use.
I'm not a blank-slate therapist - I show up as my genuine, authentic self so you feel safe to do the same. So we can really deep dive and get to the root of matters together, I'll ask questions with curiosity and challenge you thoughtfully. My goal is to hold space where you can feel truly seen/heard, be honest/unmask, and are empowered to care for yourself.
You may feel overwhelmed or stuck in familiar patterns. You might cope outwardly but sense something deeper needs attention. Perhaps you want to understand yourself, uncover your true self and reconnect with what brings meaning and joy. You may notice emotional, mental or creative blocks holding you back. Some seek relief from anxiety, low mood or relationship struggles, while others want to explore creativity and release old patterns. Often people come for a space where they can be truly heard and move towards a freer, more authentic life.
You may feel overwhelmed or stuck in familiar patterns. You might cope outwardly but sense something deeper needs attention. Perhaps you want to understand yourself, uncover your true self and reconnect with what brings meaning and joy. You may notice emotional, mental or creative blocks holding you back. Some seek relief from anxiety, low mood or relationship struggles, while others want to explore creativity and release old patterns. Often people come for a space where they can be truly heard and move towards a freer, more authentic life.
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Body Image Counsellors
How does body image affect mental health?
Poor body image can influence mental health because it can reduce self-esteem and decrease functioning in other areas of one's life. Negative body image may hinder someone's ability to perform daily tasks, including professional and social responsibilities, because they may feel self-conscious or shame surrounding their appearance; a desire to change one's body as a result of negative body image can also trigger behaviors such as extreme dieting, excessive exercise, or obsessive social media comparison. Poor body image is associated with a number of mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, and eating disorders, although many people experience negative body image even in the absence of meeting the diagnostic criteria for any mental health disorders.
What does it mean to have a positive body image?
Body image refers to how one internally perceives their appearance and internally "talks" to themself about their body. Positive body image is therefore indicative of a positive perception of one's self and positive internal self-talk that underscores one's strengths. People who have good body image often have higher self-esteem, self-worth, and self-confidence, and they also often recognise how external factors, such as social media or relationship patterns, can influence body image. While body image can change at different life stages and in response to various triggers, practicing self-acceptance and a body-positive mindset can help maintain a more stable sense of positive body image.
Is body image the same as self-esteem?
Body image and self-esteem are often related, but they are distinct concepts. Self-esteem is a broader term that can be shaped by a number of factors outside of body image, including one's functioning at school or in the workplace; it refers to one's capacity to handle various life challenges. Poor body image can be one way in which one's self-esteem is reduced. Reduced self-esteem as a result of poor body image can cause individuals to feel negative about their appearance, withdraw from social interactions, and/or rely on harmful behaviours as a coping mechanism. A "body positive" approach to body image therapy is therefore often used to encourage a more positive view of one's self and thus encourage better self-esteem.
What type of therapy is best to foster a positive body image?
The type of therapy best suited to improve body image depends on each person, as there is not a single therapy specific to body image improvement. That said, many individuals with poor body image benefit from therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness-based therapy. CBT can be used to help challenge distorted or negative thoughts about one's body, while ACT and mindfulness practices can facilitate a more positive body image through self-acceptance and identification of one's personal strengths. Regardless of treatment type, clients should look for body image therapists who encourage the development of a sense of self outside of their external appearance and help clients reduce unwanted behaviours developed as a result of poor self-esteem, such as dieting or disordered eating patterns.