Body Image and Eating Disorders

Healing the Way You See Yourself

Negative body image is one of the most common—and most painful—issues connected to eating disorders. At Eating Disorder Clinic, we understand how deeply body dissatisfaction can affect someone’s relationship with food, self-worth, and identity. That’s why addressing body image is a key part of our treatment approach.

What Is Body Image?

Body image is how you think and feel about your physical appearance. It’s influenced by internal beliefs, past experiences, cultural messages, social media, and how others respond to your body. When someone has a distorted or overly negative view of their body, it can lead to intense distress, avoidance behaviours, or unhealthy coping strategies.

For many, this distress becomes a major driver of eating disorder behaviours, including:

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How We Approach Body Image in Treatment

We believe body image is not just a cosmetic issue—it’s a mental health concern. Our programmes focus on helping clients develop a more realistic, respectful, and compassionate relationship with their body.

Our therapeutic approach includes:

Cognitive Restructuring:

Challenging the thoughts and beliefs that fuel body dissatisfaction

Body Neutrality Work:

Shifting the focus from appearance to what your body does for you

Somatic and Mindfulness Practices:

Reconnecting with the body in non-critical, non-threatening ways

Media Literacy & Cultural Awareness:

Understanding how unrealistic standards impact self-perception

Compassion-Focused Therapy:

Reducing shame and building kindness toward self and body

We do not promote weight loss, strict body goals, or comparison. Our clinic is a weight-inclusive and judgment-free space where healing the relationship with your body is more important than conforming to external standards.

The Bigger Picture: Why This Work Matters

Poor body image isn’t just about how someone feels in front of a mirror. It can lead to:
That’s why addressing body image is essential—not optional—in long-term eating disorder recovery.

You Deserve to Feel at Home in Your Body

Your body is not the problem—how you’ve been taught to see it is. At Eating Disorder Clinic, we help individuals rebuild a sense of worth that isn’t tied to shape, size, or appearance.

Whether you’re just beginning your recovery journey or struggling with deep-rooted body image issues, we are here to support you with evidence-based care and unwavering compassion.
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What Our Clients​​ Say about Us

Our clients trust us with their recovery journey, and their stories reflect the care, support, and results they’ve experienced at Lois Bridges.
Ann Marie 21 year old client

Thank you for being there every step of the way - supporting, listening and helping me get to where I am today

Jane 35 year old client

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for the care & compassion everyone at Lois Bridges has shown me. I will always be grateful for changing and healing my life.

Stephen 38 year old client

Your kindness, compassion and genuine interest in me has put me on the road to recovery - I am so grateful

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You are more than a body. You are a whole person—worthy of peace, health, and self-respect.