About body image
Browse profiles of therapists who list body image among their specialties to explore approaches, credentials, languages, and focus areas. Use the listings below to compare professional backgrounds and find therapists who match your needs.
What to compare in entries
| Credentials | A US state licence, or membership of a professional body such as BACP or NCPS. They are different kinds of thing; each profile shows what was supplied. |
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| Focus | Whether body image is listed as a main focus or among the wider list of areas. Entries show both. |
| Way of working | The approaches named on the entry. Two people working with the same concern can describe very different sessions. |
| Time in practice | Years in practice, as supplied. A fact to weigh, not a ranking. |
| Language | The languages sessions can be held in, where that matters to you. |
Common questions
How were these entries chosen?
Everyone listed on this page has body image among the areas they told the platform they work with. They are not ranked, rated or endorsed by this directory, and the order is not a recommendation.
Do I need a referral to start?
No. You can contact a therapist through their entry directly. A GP referral is not required for independent online therapy.
What if the first therapist is not right?
Changing therapist is normal and expected, and can be done at any point. One session is a small sample of how someone works.
Entries for body image
Savithri (Savi) Jayaweera, NCPS
Ref 151058
Compassionate counsellor for complex life challenges
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English, Hindi, Sinhala
View listingAngela Teasdale, NCPS
Ref 119622
Supportive counsellor focusing on practical change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingHeidi-Christa Adams, LPC
Ref 355066
Compassionate counselor guiding practical change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Intimacy-related issues Languages: English
View listingJames French, BACP
Ref 203032
Practical support for anxiety and life transitions
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingMargaret Johnston, LMHC
Ref 62092
Calm listening that helps you move forward
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief Languages: English
View listingClement West, BACP
Ref 167549
Gentle, practical support for everyday challenges
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingNicola Claydon, NCPS
Ref 183763
Calm, practical support for complex life issues
Works with: Relationship, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues Languages: English
View listingRichard Gordon-Smith , NCPS
Ref 120083
Straightforward, experienced counsellor for complex issues
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Parenting Languages: English
View listingCaroline Woodford, BACP
Ref 203033
Person-centred counselling with practical tools
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Eating Languages: English
View listingVictoria Postles, BACP
Ref 164179
Practical, person-led counselling for everyday struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingDanielle Horn, LMSW
Ref 272733
Focused therapy that digs to the root
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingJemma Heath, NCPS
Ref 197911
Support for stress, relationships and confidence
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingWellington Cesar Assis Bueno, BACP
Ref 226813
Healing emotions, building clearer choices
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Trauma and abuse Languages: English, Portuguese
View listingKizzie Wells-Daniels, LPC
Ref 67515
Therapist for stress, parenting, and life changes
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Parenting, Anger Languages: English
View listingRebecca "Becca" Mather, BACP
Ref 236007
Compassionate, practical support for life’s pressures
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Parenting Languages: English
View listingJoanne Rothery, NCPS
Ref 179003
Compassionate counsellor for stress and trauma
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingDr. Heather Clark, LPC
Ref 126027
Calm-focused therapy with practical tools
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingJessica Hobart, LCSW
Ref 201728
Practical support for stress and life changes
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingSara Lowe, LPC
Ref 104527
Practical, compassionate therapy for life changes
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Depression Languages: English
View listingTamara Folaron, LCSW
Ref 349708
Compassionate mind-body therapy for everyday challenges
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Anger, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingFaryal Choudry, LCSW
Ref 266995
Compassionate guidance for stress and relationships
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship Languages: English
View listingSherry Ramsey Hansen, LPC
Ref 352558
Collaborative counselor focused on practical progress
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingAdrian Jackson, BACP
Ref 271038
Compassionate counsellor using practical, person-focused methods
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Relationship Languages: English
View listingSarah Anderson, NCPS
Ref 133882
Practical support for stress and life changes
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingMichele Ellis, LCSW
Ref 355791
Compassionate support for overwhelming life challenges
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Anger Languages: English
View listingCecile Terrelonge, BACP
Ref 134582
Person-centred counsellor offering practical support
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Family Languages: English
View listingLisa Peter, LCSW, LIMHP
Ref 288708
Practical skills for anxiety and relationships
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingFaith Beaulieu, LCMHC
Ref 23986
Somatic-minded counselor for focused change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Relationship Languages: English
View listingCallie Roberts, LPC
Ref 261180
Calm practical support for everyday challenges
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Anger Languages: English
View listingStacey Tenbrink, LMHC, LPC
Ref 326268
Compassionate, practical therapy for life changes
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingJohn Swearengin, LPC
Ref 93490
Practical support for stress, addiction, and mood
Works with: Addictions, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingKamilah Matthew, LCSW
Ref 346090
Compassionate, practical therapy for life challenges
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Parenting Languages: English
View listingClaudia Santiago, LCSW
Ref 149793
Practical, collaborative therapy for everyday struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief Languages: English, Spanish
View listingDr. Lisa Hammons, LPC
Ref 251179
Calm guidance for stress, relationships, and life change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingAndrea Antrobus, BACP
Ref 121857
Warm counsellor blending practical therapy and listening
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingRose Sanford, LPC
Ref 150546
Practical support for stress and relationship struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English
View listingJulie Fraser, BACP
Ref 160259
Practical support for stress and trauma
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Parenting Languages: English
View listingColette Mattos, BACP
Ref 138095
Relationship and self-esteem focused counsellor
Works with: Relationship, Family, Parenting Languages: English
View listingJoanna Bienkowska, BACP
Ref 169468
Calm, practical support for everyday struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Grief Languages: English, Polish
View listingFaye Noyland, BACP
Ref 176481
Calm, practical counselling for everyday struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingJessica Langbehn, LCSW
Ref 313923
Compassionate trauma-informed care and goal-focused support
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingGerry Byrne, BACP
Ref 224563
Practical, collaborative therapy for daily struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship Languages: English
View listingTamanna Tanzin, BACP
Ref 252636
Calm, practical support for everyday struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Grief Languages: English, Bengali
View listingDonna Watts, BACP
Ref 219020
Compassionate, practical support for real-life struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship Languages: English
View listingKelley Sullivan, LCSW
Ref 526
Compassionate, practical therapy for real life struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English, Spanish
View listingDr. Robert Hunt, LPC
Ref 187307
Experienced therapist for life changes and emotion work
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship Languages: English
View listingPatrick Gribel, LMHC
Ref 348422
Therapist focused on depth and steady change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Self esteem Languages: English, Portuguese
View listingMore about body image
Understanding body image and how it affects people
Body image describes the thoughts, feelings, and perceptions you have about your body. It includes the way you see your shape and size, the stories you tell yourself about appearance, and the emotions that arise when you look in a mirror or think about your body. For many people body image shifts over time in response to life stages, relationships, culture, social comparison, media messages, health changes, and aging. For others it can feel like a persistent source of distress that influences daily choices, mood, social life, and self-worth.
You do not need to have a diagnosable condition to seek help for concerns about body image. Some people come to therapy because they want to reduce constant self-criticism, stop avoiding situations that involve appearance, or change unhealthy behaviors linked to how they feel about their bodies. Others are navigating body changes after pregnancy, injury, surgery, weight fluctuation, or a diagnosis that affects appearance. Whatever brings you to look for support, therapy can provide tools to shift the relationship you have with your body so it interferes less with your life.
Signs you might benefit from therapy for body image
You might consider therapy if thoughts about your appearance frequently influence your choices or mood. If you spend a lot of time checking mirrors, comparing yourself to others, hiding your body, or engaging in strict dietary or exercise rules in response to appearance worries, those are common indicators that focused work could help. Persistent shame, avoidance of social activities, withdrawal from intimacy, or difficulty accepting bodily changes are additional signs that professional support may be useful.
Body image concerns can also be linked with other struggles. Anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and obsessive behaviors sometimes coexist with negative body image. You may notice that relationship patterns, career decisions, or daily routines are shaped by how you feel about your body. In those cases therapy can address body image within a broader context of emotional health, identity, and life goals. If you are unsure whether therapy is a good step, reading therapist profiles and descriptions of their approaches can help you see who focuses on issues similar to yours.
What to expect in therapy sessions focused on body image
In early sessions a therapist will typically ask about the history of your concerns, important life events, cultural and family messages about appearance, and how body image shows up in your daily life. You can expect a collaborative conversation that clarifies priorities and sets goals that feel meaningful to you. Therapy for body image is often practical and reflective at the same time - you may work on shifting unhelpful thoughts, trying behavioral experiments, and exploring deeper emotional patterns that sustain negative self-perception.
Sessions often include techniques you can practice between meetings. That might mean journaling to track automatic thoughts about your body, experimenting with graded exposure to situations you avoid, or practicing body-focused mindfulness to increase awareness without judgment. Your therapist may also invite work on identity, self-compassion, and values so that appearance becomes one part of a more complete sense of self. Therapy tends to be tailored - some people want concrete strategies to reduce checking and avoidance, while others want a space to process trauma, loss, or life transitions that have shaped their body image.
Common therapeutic approaches used for body image
Therapists use a variety of approaches to support people with body image concerns. Cognitive behavioral approaches are frequently used to identify and shift unhelpful beliefs and behaviors related to appearance. If you read therapist profiles you might notice therapists who list CBT among their approaches; these clinicians often emphasize structured skills for managing thoughts and testing assumptions.
Other therapists highlight acceptance-oriented methods that help you make space for difficult feelings while pursuing a life aligned with your values. You may find therapists who list acceptance and commitment therapy among their approaches, which focuses on building psychological flexibility and identifying what matters most beyond appearance. Mindfulness-based practices are also commonly offered; therapists who list mindfulness or mindful self-compassion among their approaches often include exercises aimed at reducing judgment and increasing present-moment awareness of bodily experience.
Some practitioners bring relational or psychodynamic perspectives, helping you explore how relationships and early messages have shaped your body story. Narrative-informed work can support you in rewriting the stories you tell about your body so they better reflect your values and strengths. There are also therapists who list somatic or body-centered methods among their approaches; these clinicians may focus on bodily sensations, movement, and interoception to help you reconnect with your body in a non-evaluative way. You might encounter therapists who list EMDR among their approaches; while EMDR is often associated with trauma processing, those therapists describe using it as one of several tools, depending on your goals. Because therapists only list approaches they use, reading profiles and asking about methods during an initial conversation can clarify how a clinician applies these models in practice.
How online therapy works for body image and tips for choosing the right therapist
How online therapy works
Online therapy for body image typically takes place through video, phone, or messaging, and it can be a practical option if you prefer to meet from home or need more flexible access. Sessions generally follow the same structure as in-person work - conversation, skill practice, reflection, and planning - but the online format can influence how exercises are done. For example, mirror work or exposure tasks may be adapted for a virtual setting so you can practice in a context that feels manageable. Many therapists describe ways to integrate digital tools like guided audio practices, shared worksheets, and text-based messaging for between-session support. When you read a therapist profile, look for information about the formats they offer - video, phone, or text-based work - and note any comments about how they adapt interventions online.
Tips for choosing the right therapist for body image
Start by clarifying what matters most to you. You might prioritize a clinician who lists a particular approach, someone who has experience with life stages or identities similar to yours, or a therapist who offers sessions in your preferred language. Profiles often include areas of focus and the kinds of issues a therapist commonly works with, which can help you identify clinicians whose described interests align with your goals. Consider whether you want a therapist who emphasizes skills-based work, one who centers identity and social context, or someone who integrates somatic approaches. You may also look for therapists who mention size-affirming care, gender-affirming practice, or cultural competence if those factors are important to you.
When you contact a therapist, you can ask about their typical approach to body image work, how they frame goals, and what kinds of techniques they commonly use. You do not need to discuss availability at the directory stage, but an initial conversation can help you learn whether their style and focus match what you want. Pay attention to how they describe collaboration and homework - some people prefer structured takeaways while others want a more exploratory process. Finally, trust your sense of fit. A therapist's qualifications and listed approaches matter, but the feeling of being heard and respected is often the deciding factor in whether therapy can make a difference for you.
Finding support for body image is a personal process. Use profiles to gather information about approaches, focus areas, and language skills, and let your own priorities guide your decisions. With thoughtful searching and a clear sense of what you want to work on, you can connect with a therapist whose methods and focus align with your path forward.