Self Esteem and Body Image Therapy for Women
You Deserve to Feel Good in Your Body - Just as You Are
Therapy can help you heal self-doubt, quiet your inner-critic and build a kinder more compassionate relationship with your body.
Do you find yourself comparing your appearance, questioning your worth, or waiting to feel better about yourself before you fully live your life. You might look like you have it all together on the outside, but inside you're carrying self-doubt, insecurity, and a relentless inner critic.
No matter what you accomplish, it never quite feels like enough. You may find yourself obsessing over your body image, experiencing low self-esteem, seeking reassurance from others, struggling with emotional or binge eating, or worrying about what people think of you.
If this sounds familiar, you're not alone. Many of the women I work with have spent years believing that if they could just lose weight, be more productive, more successful, or somehow become a different version of themselves, they would finally feel confident and at peace. Unfortunately, the goalposts keep moving, and the feeling of "not enough" remains.
How do I know if I have healthy Body Image
and Self Esteem?
Signs of low self-esteem and poor body image often show up in how we talk to ourselves and how we cope with difficult emotions. You might recognize yourself in these signs:
Frequent Body Checking
Constantly looking in mirrors noticing your flaws, or avoiding your reflection entirely
A Loud Inner Critic Experiencing a persistent mental commentary that focuses on your flaws, mistakes, and perceived inadequacies.
Emotional Disconnection Feeling overwhelmed by shame or anxiety about your body, and trying to numb or avoid those feelings.
Life on Hold
Waiting to try new activities, date, or socialize until your body looks a certain way or until you feel "good enough."
What does healthy self esteem look like?
You are Flawsome
You accept your imperfections as a part of wonderful you, and value your body for all the things it can do.
You are Loved
You know that people love and value you for who you are, regardless of your size, your IQ, or if you're sporting a few blemishes. You don't have to change yourself to be worthy of love. You were born worthy.
You take care of yourself
You spend time doing things you enjoy, you sleep well, and you eat well without worrying about your weight or counting calories.
Understanding Body Shame
Many of the beliefs we carry about or bodies were learned from families, culture, media, and systems that profit from our self-doubt. This free infographic explores how body shame develops, why it persists, and how self-compassion can help us reconnect with our worth beyond appearance.
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One of the most rewarding parts of my work is helping women reconnect with their inherent worth and develop a kinder, more compassionate relationship with themselves. Meaningful change doesn't happen overnight, but it is possible.
If you're looking for self esteem or body image counselling in North Vancouver or online throughout British Columbia, I invite you to head over to my contact page or book a free consultation to see if we're a good fit.​​
Looking for support with Binge Eating?
Because our relationship with our body often affects our relationship with food, I also provide support for emotional eating and binge eating. Learn more about Binge Eating Counselling
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