Body Image Counselling in Prestwich
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.
I believe in the power of growth and self-discovery. My approach to counselling isn’t just about coping day to day, it’s about helping you understand yourself on a deeper level, so you can move forward with clarity and a sense of your self worth.
You might be feeling anxious, burnt out, or disconnected from others. Maybe social situations feel overwhelming, or you struggle to express yourself and be truly seen. Perhaps work is draining your energy, leaving you exhausted and unfulfilled. Or maybe you don’t quite know why you feel stuck, you just know something needs to change.
I believe in the power of growth and self-discovery. My approach to counselling isn’t just about coping day to day, it’s about helping you understand yourself on a deeper level, so you can move forward with clarity and a sense of your self worth.
You might be feeling anxious, burnt out, or disconnected from others. Maybe social situations feel overwhelming, or you struggle to express yourself and be truly seen. Perhaps work is draining your energy, leaving you exhausted and unfulfilled. Or maybe you don’t quite know why you feel stuck, you just know something needs to change.
Hi, I’m Lauren, a qualified therapist providing a safe, supportive space to explore your thoughts and emotions. My own experience as a client shaped my deep understanding of therapy’s challenges and transformations.
Finding the right counsellor can feel overwhelming, but if you're reading this, you're already one step closer to beginning your counselling journey. I offer a free 15-minute consultation because I encourage you to explore your options and find the best fit—after all, therapy is an investment in yourself, and it should feel right for you.
Hi, I’m Lauren, a qualified therapist providing a safe, supportive space to explore your thoughts and emotions. My own experience as a client shaped my deep understanding of therapy’s challenges and transformations.
Finding the right counsellor can feel overwhelming, but if you're reading this, you're already one step closer to beginning your counselling journey. I offer a free 15-minute consultation because I encourage you to explore your options and find the best fit—after all, therapy is an investment in yourself, and it should feel right for you.
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.
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.
Hi, I'm Talia! I am a qualified Integrative Counsellor & founder of The Cedar Counselling Clinic, based in Manchester and Cheshire. My goal is to provide specialist and tailored support to improve your overall mental health & wellbeing.
As an Integrative Counsellor, I combine CBT, Psychodynamic, and Humanistic Approaches to help clients feel empowered, recognise their worth, and navigate life's complexities in a safe and nurturing space. Whether you're facing challenging times, seeking personal growth, or navigating various life transitions, my goal is to de-stigmatise mental health an ensure clients make themselves a priority.
Hi, I'm Talia! I am a qualified Integrative Counsellor & founder of The Cedar Counselling Clinic, based in Manchester and Cheshire. My goal is to provide specialist and tailored support to improve your overall mental health & wellbeing.
As an Integrative Counsellor, I combine CBT, Psychodynamic, and Humanistic Approaches to help clients feel empowered, recognise their worth, and navigate life's complexities in a safe and nurturing space. Whether you're facing challenging times, seeking personal growth, or navigating various life transitions, my goal is to de-stigmatise mental health an ensure clients make themselves a priority.
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Let’s be real: figuring out life can be exhausting. Maybe you’re doing "fine" on paper, but inside, you’re constantly overthinking, feeling "stuck," or just tired of trying to meet everyone else’s expectations.
If you’re looking for a space where you can finally take off the mask and just be, I’m glad you’re here.
As an Integrative Counsellor, I don’t believe in "one size fits all" therapy. You’re a unique human, so our sessions will be too. We’ll talk like real people—no clinical jargon, just honest conversation. Whether you’re navigating a big life change or trying to quiet that inner critic.
Let’s be real: figuring out life can be exhausting. Maybe you’re doing "fine" on paper, but inside, you’re constantly overthinking, feeling "stuck," or just tired of trying to meet everyone else’s expectations.
If you’re looking for a space where you can finally take off the mask and just be, I’m glad you’re here.
As an Integrative Counsellor, I don’t believe in "one size fits all" therapy. You’re a unique human, so our sessions will be too. We’ll talk like real people—no clinical jargon, just honest conversation. Whether you’re navigating a big life change or trying to quiet that inner critic.
Hello and welcome to my page. You may be considering counselling because you are facing a challenge that feels difficult to navigate on your own. You may be struggling with anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, trauma, neurodiversity, identity questions, low self-worth, or simply a sense that something needs to change.
Many of my clients come to therapy looking to understand themselves better, make sense of recurring patterns, improve their relationships, feel more confident in their decisions, and create a life that feels more fulfilling and aligned with who they are.
Hello and welcome to my page. You may be considering counselling because you are facing a challenge that feels difficult to navigate on your own. You may be struggling with anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, trauma, neurodiversity, identity questions, low self-worth, or simply a sense that something needs to change.
Many of my clients come to therapy looking to understand themselves better, make sense of recurring patterns, improve their relationships, feel more confident in their decisions, and create a life that feels more fulfilling and aligned with who they are.
I am a person-centred therapist who primarily works with people who are members of ENM, kink and LGBTQ+ communities. Each of these aspects of our identities are so multifaceted that it can feel overwhelming sometimes. I want to work with you to help you understand yourself, your needs and how to move towards that. Allowing ourselves to let go of who we were, embrace who we are and get out of old thinking patterns can be a lifelong mission, one that is much easier with support. I can work with you as you explore yourself. My practice is based on compassion and honesty, and collaboration is incredibly important to me.
I am a person-centred therapist who primarily works with people who are members of ENM, kink and LGBTQ+ communities. Each of these aspects of our identities are so multifaceted that it can feel overwhelming sometimes. I want to work with you to help you understand yourself, your needs and how to move towards that. Allowing ourselves to let go of who we were, embrace who we are and get out of old thinking patterns can be a lifelong mission, one that is much easier with support. I can work with you as you explore yourself. My practice is based on compassion and honesty, and collaboration is incredibly important to me.
Hi, I’m Siobhan, a CBT Therapist based in a cosy space in the heart of Edinburgh. I offer both in-person and online sessions. I specialise in working with anxiety, low self-esteem, stress, burnout, depression as well as specific fears. Many of my clients are students, recent graduates or people navigating transitions into work or new life stages. I often work with students feeling overwhelmed, graduates unsure of their direction and people who have recently moved to Edinburgh and are finding it harder than expected to settle. I also support neurodivergent clients, including ADHD and those in tech, digital, or creative industries.
Hi, I’m Siobhan, a CBT Therapist based in a cosy space in the heart of Edinburgh. I offer both in-person and online sessions. I specialise in working with anxiety, low self-esteem, stress, burnout, depression as well as specific fears. Many of my clients are students, recent graduates or people navigating transitions into work or new life stages. I often work with students feeling overwhelmed, graduates unsure of their direction and people who have recently moved to Edinburgh and are finding it harder than expected to settle. I also support neurodivergent clients, including ADHD and those in tech, digital, or creative industries.
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.
I draw on a range of evidence-based approaches - including CBT-E, Compassion Focused Therapy, CBT-AR, and ACT for body image work - tailored to what's actually going on for you, not a one-size-fits-all programme.
I support people towards a life where food feels less loaded, and where their sense of worth isn’t tied to what they eat, or how their body looks.
If you're here, it might be because food, eating, or how you feel in your body has started to feel harder than it used to. Maybe it's constant thoughts about food, weight, or appearance. Or it could be feeling stuck in cycles you can't break.
Whatever form this takes, I work with it - from diagnosed conditions like anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, and ARFID, to orthorexia, where a fixation on 'healthy' eating spirals into anxiety, rigid rules, and a reduced quality of life.
I draw on a range of evidence-based approaches - including CBT-E, Compassion Focused Therapy, CBT-AR, and ACT for body image work - tailored to what's actually going on for you, not a one-size-fits-all programme.
I support people towards a life where food feels less loaded, and where their sense of worth isn’t tied to what they eat, or how their body looks.
If you're here, it might be because food, eating, or how you feel in your body has started to feel harder than it used to. Maybe it's constant thoughts about food, weight, or appearance. Or it could be feeling stuck in cycles you can't break.
Whatever form this takes, I work with it - from diagnosed conditions like anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, and ARFID, to orthorexia, where a fixation on 'healthy' eating spirals into anxiety, rigid rules, and a reduced quality of life.
Starting therapy can be daunting. As a queer, non-binary, neurodivergent outdoor and online therapist, it is my aim to hold space for affirming therapy for all. I have supported people with relationship challenges, people wanting to build and explore relationships with themselves and those looking back at their past and how it could be affecting them today. I am open to a fun and creative approach to talking therapy built on the relationship between myself and my client and include the natural world. I use relational TA and have experience of working with family dysfunction. I work term time only in urban nature settings and online.
Starting therapy can be daunting. As a queer, non-binary, neurodivergent outdoor and online therapist, it is my aim to hold space for affirming therapy for all. I have supported people with relationship challenges, people wanting to build and explore relationships with themselves and those looking back at their past and how it could be affecting them today. I am open to a fun and creative approach to talking therapy built on the relationship between myself and my client and include the natural world. I use relational TA and have experience of working with family dysfunction. I work term time only in urban nature settings and online.
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.
I work with adolescents and adults — individually, as couples, and in groups — who want a deeper understanding of themselves and their relationships. Many come when something feels stuck: anxiety, relational difficulties, or recurring patterns shaped by trauma, neglect, violence, or experiences of difference. My work is typically longer-term, making space to explore these patterns in depth. Clients are often reflective, and may be engaging questions of identity — race, sexuality, class, ability, or nationality — or navigating relational dynamics in their families or intimate relationships.
I work with adolescents and adults — individually, as couples, and in groups — who want a deeper understanding of themselves and their relationships. Many come when something feels stuck: anxiety, relational difficulties, or recurring patterns shaped by trauma, neglect, violence, or experiences of difference. My work is typically longer-term, making space to explore these patterns in depth. Clients are often reflective, and may be engaging questions of identity — race, sexuality, class, ability, or nationality — or navigating relational dynamics in their families or intimate relationships.
Are you feeling the effects of childhood trauma? A bereavement? Estrangement from a faith community or spiritual abuse? Clients typically approach me because they are feeling lonely or unfulfilled, are experiencing anxiety or depression, self loathing or self sabotage. Sometimes because of a relationship breakdown or problems at work. Sometimes wondering,“Who on earth am I ? ”
Are you feeling the effects of childhood trauma? A bereavement? Estrangement from a faith community or spiritual abuse? Clients typically approach me because they are feeling lonely or unfulfilled, are experiencing anxiety or depression, self loathing or self sabotage. Sometimes because of a relationship breakdown or problems at work. Sometimes wondering,“Who on earth am I ? ”
Hi, perhaps you may be living with trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, thoughts of suicide, or mood disorders. You might feel weighed down by past experiences, stuck in patterns you don’t fully understand, and unsure how to move forward. You want relief from persistent emotional pain and a greater sense of steadiness within yourself. Your goal is to feel safe in your own mind and body, to understand your story with compassion, and to build a life guided by choice rather than shaped by past wounds. While I have a personal mission to support male mental health, especially those who feel the pressures of the online world, I welcome all.
Hi, perhaps you may be living with trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, thoughts of suicide, or mood disorders. You might feel weighed down by past experiences, stuck in patterns you don’t fully understand, and unsure how to move forward. You want relief from persistent emotional pain and a greater sense of steadiness within yourself. Your goal is to feel safe in your own mind and body, to understand your story with compassion, and to build a life guided by choice rather than shaped by past wounds. While I have a personal mission to support male mental health, especially those who feel the pressures of the online world, I welcome all.
Loving your kids but losing yourself? I provide specialised online therapy for every step of motherhood, from pregnancy and postpartum to the intense toddler and preschool years. Motherhood changes you on every level- biologically, psychologically, and emotionally, yet nobody prepares you for that shift.If you are struggling and cannot quite understand why, matrescence might be the missing piece.
Matrescence is the profound psychological, neurological and identity transformation of becoming a mother. Understanding it changed everything for my clients and I believe it can change everything for you.
Loving your kids but losing yourself? I provide specialised online therapy for every step of motherhood, from pregnancy and postpartum to the intense toddler and preschool years. Motherhood changes you on every level- biologically, psychologically, and emotionally, yet nobody prepares you for that shift.If you are struggling and cannot quite understand why, matrescence might be the missing piece.
Matrescence is the profound psychological, neurological and identity transformation of becoming a mother. Understanding it changed everything for my clients and I believe it can change everything for you.
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.
If you are a student, please ask about concessions.
I work from the premise that we don’t have “bad parts,” but we can become unbalanced, and that imbalance can make life feel difficult. By remaining curious, we can explore every part of you.
I work with both individuals and couples, helping you navigate recurring patterns and the stuck or hard-to-talk-about places.
Individuals: £45, Couples: £60. Ask about concessions.
If you are a student, please ask about concessions.
I work from the premise that we don’t have “bad parts,” but we can become unbalanced, and that imbalance can make life feel difficult. By remaining curious, we can explore every part of you.
I work with both individuals and couples, helping you navigate recurring patterns and the stuck or hard-to-talk-about places.
Individuals: £45, Couples: £60. Ask about concessions.
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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.