Body Image Counselling in Bury
Are you tired of feeling demotivated and frustrated? Is it difficult to focus on tasks or make decisions? Have you been feeling low and moody? Have you experienced abuse that has left you questioning your self worth?
Having a safe space to share your thoughts with a compassionate and empathic therapist who respects your experience providing you the right environment will help you to overcome your difficulties.
With the right approach and required sessions, you start noticing positive changes in yourself. As you understand your trauma, learn techniques to manage your mood to regain self worth and function as yourself again.
Are you tired of feeling demotivated and frustrated? Is it difficult to focus on tasks or make decisions? Have you been feeling low and moody? Have you experienced abuse that has left you questioning your self worth?
Having a safe space to share your thoughts with a compassionate and empathic therapist who respects your experience providing you the right environment will help you to overcome your difficulties.
With the right approach and required sessions, you start noticing positive changes in yourself. As you understand your trauma, learn techniques to manage your mood to regain self worth and function as yourself again.
I work with clients who are experiencing low mood, anxiety, and trauma/PTSD. You may have been through some difficult times in your life that you are struggling to understand or move past. For some this could be showing up as poor motivation, feeling low or hopeless, and not enjoying things anymore. For others they might be feeling on edge all the time, or be having nightmares, or be worried constantly. However you are feeling therapy can help to explore what is happening for you, and with some skills and a large dose of compassion move towards feeling better.
I work with clients who are experiencing low mood, anxiety, and trauma/PTSD. You may have been through some difficult times in your life that you are struggling to understand or move past. For some this could be showing up as poor motivation, feeling low or hopeless, and not enjoying things anymore. For others they might be feeling on edge all the time, or be having nightmares, or be worried constantly. However you are feeling therapy can help to explore what is happening for you, and with some skills and a large dose of compassion move towards feeling better.
Hi, I'm Jody, a Level 5 Qualified Integrative Counsellor and a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
As an Integrative Counsellor, I don’t believe one approach suits everyone. Every person is unique, which is why I adapt the way I work to best suit the person.
Alongside my counselling work, I’ve spent over twenty years in senior leadership roles within a large international organisation.
I also have lived experience of poor mental health so am aware how overpowering and debilitating it can be.
Due to all of the above, this places me in a unique and honoured position to help.
Hi, I'm Jody, a Level 5 Qualified Integrative Counsellor and a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
As an Integrative Counsellor, I don’t believe one approach suits everyone. Every person is unique, which is why I adapt the way I work to best suit the person.
Alongside my counselling work, I’ve spent over twenty years in senior leadership roles within a large international organisation.
I also have lived experience of poor mental health so am aware how overpowering and debilitating it can be.
Due to all of the above, this places me in a unique and honoured position to help.
Therapy brings clarity, helping you make effective decisions and positive changes in thoughts, attitudes, and behaviours. It's not about advice giving but creating space to talk, explore, and reach your own realisations. The goal is to feel more equipped to make choices and move forward with confidence and wellbeing. Hypnotherapy & mindfulness can be introduced as a type of complementary therapy—hypnosis promotes focus and openness to positive change, while mindfulness helps keep you grounded in the present.
Therapy brings clarity, helping you make effective decisions and positive changes in thoughts, attitudes, and behaviours. It's not about advice giving but creating space to talk, explore, and reach your own realisations. The goal is to feel more equipped to make choices and move forward with confidence and wellbeing. Hypnotherapy & mindfulness can be introduced as a type of complementary therapy—hypnosis promotes focus and openness to positive change, while mindfulness helps keep you grounded in the present.
When you're used to being the one who carries the weight, solves the problems, and just keeps moving forward, admitting that you've hit a wall isn't easy. You might be navigating intense pressure at work, facing a relationship crisis or infidelity, or simply realising that your usual strategies for managing stress and anxiety aren't cutting it anymore. It’s common to deal with this by shutting down or trying to white-knuckle through it alone. I provide a straightforward, down-to-earth environment where you don't have to filter what's going on, and where we can look practically at what's keeping you stuck.
When you're used to being the one who carries the weight, solves the problems, and just keeps moving forward, admitting that you've hit a wall isn't easy. You might be navigating intense pressure at work, facing a relationship crisis or infidelity, or simply realising that your usual strategies for managing stress and anxiety aren't cutting it anymore. It’s common to deal with this by shutting down or trying to white-knuckle through it alone. I provide a straightforward, down-to-earth environment where you don't have to filter what's going on, and where we can look practically at what's keeping you stuck.
Do you feel like you are talking past each other, not with each other?
Do small disagreements blow up into big fights, or have you slowly grown distant like roommates rather than partners? Maybe trust has been broken, life changes have knocked you off balance, or you are holding back how you really feel because you are afraid it will only make things worse.
Relationship struggles do not just happen overnight, and they do not have to stay this way.
I am a fully qualified and experienced counsellor and psychotherapist based in Rochdale, specialising in supporting both couples and individuals.
Do you feel like you are talking past each other, not with each other?
Do small disagreements blow up into big fights, or have you slowly grown distant like roommates rather than partners? Maybe trust has been broken, life changes have knocked you off balance, or you are holding back how you really feel because you are afraid it will only make things worse.
Relationship struggles do not just happen overnight, and they do not have to stay this way.
I am a fully qualified and experienced counsellor and psychotherapist based in Rochdale, specialising in supporting both couples and individuals.
I'm a counsellor with lived neurodivergent experience, passionate about working with individuals and couples in the neurodivergent community. I know that seeking counselling can be a vulnerable and courageous step. Whether facing trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or simply seeking a better understanding of yourself and your experiences, I am here to help. Together, we can create a safe space where you, as the expert in your own experiences, are free to be who you are unapologetically. I will support you as you tell your story, helping you to make sense of it and leaving you with a clearer view of your next chapter.
I'm a counsellor with lived neurodivergent experience, passionate about working with individuals and couples in the neurodivergent community. I know that seeking counselling can be a vulnerable and courageous step. Whether facing trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or simply seeking a better understanding of yourself and your experiences, I am here to help. Together, we can create a safe space where you, as the expert in your own experiences, are free to be who you are unapologetically. I will support you as you tell your story, helping you to make sense of it and leaving you with a clearer view of your next chapter.
My name is Sarah , I hold Accredited Registrant membership of The National Counselling Society .
I am able to support adults and teenage/adolescent clients from the age of 11 . I am qualified and experienced to support clients in a range of issues such as: Depression Bereavement Relationships Counselling Loss Divorce Anger Negative Thinking Intrusive Thoughts Loneliness Eating Disorders Issues with Food, Pregnancy and Infant Loss Anxiety Management, Alcohol, Smoking and more
My name is Sarah , I hold Accredited Registrant membership of The National Counselling Society .
I am able to support adults and teenage/adolescent clients from the age of 11 . I am qualified and experienced to support clients in a range of issues such as: Depression Bereavement Relationships Counselling Loss Divorce Anger Negative Thinking Intrusive Thoughts Loneliness Eating Disorders Issues with Food, Pregnancy and Infant Loss Anxiety Management, Alcohol, Smoking and more
You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or carrying experiences that still affect you today. Perhaps you’re living with anxiety, low mood, trauma, self-criticism, or simply a sense that something isn’t quite right. You want to understand yourself more deeply, feel calmer and more grounded, and build a kinder relationship with yourself. You’re ready for change, but you want it to feel safe, at your pace, and genuinely empowering.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or carrying experiences that still affect you today. Perhaps you’re living with anxiety, low mood, trauma, self-criticism, or simply a sense that something isn’t quite right. You want to understand yourself more deeply, feel calmer and more grounded, and build a kinder relationship with yourself. You’re ready for change, but you want it to feel safe, at your pace, and genuinely empowering.
Hi, I’m Sasha - a qualified therapist at Octavia Therapy offering a warm, non-judgmental space to explore what’s going on beneath the surface. I work with individuals and couples using a blend of psychodynamic and solution-focused approaches, helping you understand how the past shapes the present while building practical tools for change. I support clients with anxiety, depression, social anxiety, eating disorders, bereavement, low self-esteem, relationship issues, challenging family dynamics, identity issues, and many more. Sessions are in-person or online / telephone. Let’s start with a free intro call to see if we’re a good fit.
Hi, I’m Sasha - a qualified therapist at Octavia Therapy offering a warm, non-judgmental space to explore what’s going on beneath the surface. I work with individuals and couples using a blend of psychodynamic and solution-focused approaches, helping you understand how the past shapes the present while building practical tools for change. I support clients with anxiety, depression, social anxiety, eating disorders, bereavement, low self-esteem, relationship issues, challenging family dynamics, identity issues, and many more. Sessions are in-person or online / telephone. Let’s start with a free intro call to see if we’re a good fit.
Face-to-face, online, and telephone counselling available. Life transitions can feel overwhelming. You may be navigating relationship changes, family pressures, career uncertainty, or feeling stuck about where life is heading. I offer a warm, non-judgemental space where you can talk openly and make sense of what you’re experiencing. As a person-centred counsellor and BACP member, my approach is down-to-earth and led by you, helping you move through change with greater clarity and confidence.
Face-to-face, online, and telephone counselling available. Life transitions can feel overwhelming. You may be navigating relationship changes, family pressures, career uncertainty, or feeling stuck about where life is heading. I offer a warm, non-judgemental space where you can talk openly and make sense of what you’re experiencing. As a person-centred counsellor and BACP member, my approach is down-to-earth and led by you, helping you move through change with greater clarity and confidence.
Many people I work with describe a deep sense of feeling misunderstood, overlooked, or different — sometimes for as long as they can remember. If this resonates with you, you may be wondering whether your experiences could be related to ADHD, autism, or trauma. Or you might already know these are part of your story and be trying to understand what that truly means for you. It can be painful to feel that the world doesn’t quite “get” you, to have so much happening inside, yet struggle to find spaces where you feel safe enough to be yourself.
My role is to offer a space where you can feel safe, understood, and accepted, as you are.
Many people I work with describe a deep sense of feeling misunderstood, overlooked, or different — sometimes for as long as they can remember. If this resonates with you, you may be wondering whether your experiences could be related to ADHD, autism, or trauma. Or you might already know these are part of your story and be trying to understand what that truly means for you. It can be painful to feel that the world doesn’t quite “get” you, to have so much happening inside, yet struggle to find spaces where you feel safe enough to be yourself.
My role is to offer a space where you can feel safe, understood, and accepted, as you are.
I'm Brett, a CBT & EMDR psychotherapist. I have passion for helping people with anxiety. If daily situations or distressing life experiences have left you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or traumatised, I want to help you recognise this isn't your whole story. I can help you understand yourself and your experiences better, feel more grounded, and move forward with your life.
I can support a wide range of people going through difficulties with their mental health. I have particular interest in supporting members of the LGBTQ+ community, those within the perinatal period, and individuals who have been through the process of adoption.
I'm Brett, a CBT & EMDR psychotherapist. I have passion for helping people with anxiety. If daily situations or distressing life experiences have left you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or traumatised, I want to help you recognise this isn't your whole story. I can help you understand yourself and your experiences better, feel more grounded, and move forward with your life.
I can support a wide range of people going through difficulties with their mental health. I have particular interest in supporting members of the LGBTQ+ community, those within the perinatal period, and individuals who have been through the process of adoption.
You’ve made it , a warm welcome as you begin your search for support.
My name is Mia, and I am the founder of MH Counselling, a space where you don't have to carry everything on your own. Reaching out for support can feel difficult, especially when life already feels overwhelming, but it can also be the first step towards greater understanding, healing, and meaningful change.
Together, we will explore what has been happening for you, helping you make sense of your experiences and reconnect with your strengths. My aim is to provide a safe, supportive space where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered to move forward.
You’ve made it , a warm welcome as you begin your search for support.
My name is Mia, and I am the founder of MH Counselling, a space where you don't have to carry everything on your own. Reaching out for support can feel difficult, especially when life already feels overwhelming, but it can also be the first step towards greater understanding, healing, and meaningful change.
Together, we will explore what has been happening for you, helping you make sense of your experiences and reconnect with your strengths. My aim is to provide a safe, supportive space where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered to move forward.
Are you finding it hard to switch off? Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or carrying more than you let others see? Perhaps you've been thinking about counselling but aren't sure where to start.
I'm Sarah, a warm, approachable, person-centred counsellor, offering a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space where you can talk openly, be heard, and feel truly listened to.
My approach is centred around you. I believe you are the expert in your own life, and together we can explore whatever is on your mind at a pace that feels comfortable for you. Rather than telling you what to do, I'll support you in finding your own understanding,
Are you finding it hard to switch off? Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or carrying more than you let others see? Perhaps you've been thinking about counselling but aren't sure where to start.
I'm Sarah, a warm, approachable, person-centred counsellor, offering a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space where you can talk openly, be heard, and feel truly listened to.
My approach is centred around you. I believe you are the expert in your own life, and together we can explore whatever is on your mind at a pace that feels comfortable for you. Rather than telling you what to do, I'll support you in finding your own understanding,
I work in multiple areas, such as anxiety, depression, grief, PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder), relationship, health issues, work and life balance, sports performance, work performance, relationship difficulties and barriers to a healthy lifestyle. Alongside other areas, I can work with managers, coaches and referees to deal with stressful and demanding aspects of their role, advising coaches on how to build cohesion within their squad of athletes, and helping athletes with personal development and the psychological consequences of sustaining an injury.
I work in multiple areas, such as anxiety, depression, grief, PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder), relationship, health issues, work and life balance, sports performance, work performance, relationship difficulties and barriers to a healthy lifestyle. Alongside other areas, I can work with managers, coaches and referees to deal with stressful and demanding aspects of their role, advising coaches on how to build cohesion within their squad of athletes, and helping athletes with personal development and the psychological consequences of sustaining an injury.
If you're always the one holding it together, yet feeling exhausted inside, overwhelmed or constantly questioning yourself, you're in the right place.
Perhaps you're juggling work, family, and everyone else's expectations while quietly running on empty. Maybe your mind never switches off, you overthink everything, or you've become so used to putting yourself last that you don't know what you need.
If you're always the one holding it together, yet feeling exhausted inside, overwhelmed or constantly questioning yourself, you're in the right place.
Perhaps you're juggling work, family, and everyone else's expectations while quietly running on empty. Maybe your mind never switches off, you overthink everything, or you've become so used to putting yourself last that you don't know what you need.
Please leave a voicemail or email me and I will come back to you as soon as I can.
Therapy for individuals and couples. Online and in person appointments available.
Clinical supervision availability for qualified and student therapists and counsellors.
At times we can all find things are difficult. Anxiety, worry, stress, depression, overwhelm, burn out, grieving and many more things can make life feel challenging. You have probably been trying to cope with things on your own for a long time and are starting to struggle more and more. I can help you to explore the issues you are experiencing and work through them together.
Please leave a voicemail or email me and I will come back to you as soon as I can.
Therapy for individuals and couples. Online and in person appointments available.
Clinical supervision availability for qualified and student therapists and counsellors.
At times we can all find things are difficult. Anxiety, worry, stress, depression, overwhelm, burn out, grieving and many more things can make life feel challenging. You have probably been trying to cope with things on your own for a long time and are starting to struggle more and more. I can help you to explore the issues you are experiencing and work through them together.
I am a Chartered Clinical psychologist (HCPC registered), providing assessment and therapy in Manchester. I have over 20 years of experience working with a range of psychological presentations e.g. anxiety, depression, OCD, personality disorder, trauma, PTSD etc. I am specialising in clinical neuropsychology. I have worked with adults, young people and families. If you are looking for that individualised, tailored approach look no further, give me a call to see if I can help you. The initial consultation is free of charge as I believe it is important to find the right therapist for you.
I am a Chartered Clinical psychologist (HCPC registered), providing assessment and therapy in Manchester. I have over 20 years of experience working with a range of psychological presentations e.g. anxiety, depression, OCD, personality disorder, trauma, PTSD etc. I am specialising in clinical neuropsychology. I have worked with adults, young people and families. If you are looking for that individualised, tailored approach look no further, give me a call to see if I can help you. The initial consultation is free of charge as I believe it is important to find the right therapist for you.
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Whether you are dealing with anxiety, stress, or seeking personal growth, I am here to support your journey towards mental well-being. Life can get stuck in difficult issues from the past or throw things you did not expect.
Through integrative therapy style of psychodynamic, solution focused and CBT I can help to support you to navigating your way to peace, restoration and the resillence to move forward with a new found inner strength.
Whether you are dealing with anxiety, stress, or seeking personal growth, I am here to support your journey towards mental well-being. Life can get stuck in difficult issues from the past or throw things you did not expect.
Through integrative therapy style of psychodynamic, solution focused and CBT I can help to support you to navigating your way to peace, restoration and the resillence to move forward with a new found inner strength.
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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.