Body Image Counselling
Struggling with body image can affect far more than how you feel when you look in the mirror.
We provide supportive counselling for teens and adults experiencing body dissatisfaction, appearance-related anxiety, comparison, shame, low confidence or difficulty adjusting to changes in their body.
Therapy can help you understand the beliefs, experiences and pressures shaping your relationship with your body while developing a more balanced and compassionate way of relating to yourself.
Body Image Concerns Can Affect Anyone
Body image difficulties are not limited to one body type, age or gender. Concerns can develop gradually, follow a major life change or become stronger during periods of stress, illness, pregnancy, aging, injury or increased social comparison.
Who This Support Is For
Frequently comparing your body or appearance to other people
Feeling uncomfortable, ashamed or overly critical of your appearance
Avoiding photos, mirrors, clothing, activities or social situations because of body concerns
Feeling that your confidence or self-worth depends heavily on how you look
Struggling to adjust to changes related to pregnancy, aging, illness, injury or medication
Feeling pressure from social media, beauty standards, fitness culture or comments from others
How Counselling Can Help
Body image counselling focuses on understanding the thoughts, emotions and experiences influencing how you see your body while helping you develop a healthier and more flexible relationship with yourself.
✓ Identify negative body-image beliefs and recurring thought patterns
✓ Reduce comparison and appearance-based self-criticism
✓ Separate your self-worth from your appearance
✓ Build self-compassion and greater acceptance of body changes
✓ Feel more comfortable participating in relationships, activities and daily life
Understanding Body Image
Body image includes the thoughts, feelings and beliefs you have about your body and appearance. It can be influenced by relationships, family messages, cultural expectations, social media, past experiences and the standards you feel expected to meet.
A healthier body image does not necessarily mean loving every part of your appearance at all times. Therapy can help you move toward a more balanced relationship with your body so appearance takes up less emotional space in your life.
Body Changes & Life Transitions
Changes to your body can sometimes create an unexpected shift in confidence or identity. Pregnancy, postpartum recovery, menopause, aging, illness, chronic health concerns, injury, surgery and changes in physical ability can all affect how familiar or comfortable your body feels.
Counselling can provide space to process those changes while exploring what confidence, identity and well-being look like in this stage of your life.
Our Approach
Our therapists use a client-centred, trauma-informed approach grounded in evidence-based and evidence-informed practices.
Counselling is collaborative and individualized. Rather than telling you how you should feel about your body, therapy focuses on understanding your experiences, reducing distress and helping you develop a relationship with yourself that feels more supportive and sustainable.
Frequently Asked Questions
In-Person & Online Body Image Counselling
Calgary: In-person and virtual counselling
Red Deer: In-person coming soon and virtual counselling based on therapist availability
Across Alberta: Secure virtual counselling
Ontario: Secure virtual counselling for clients ages 13 and older
Getting Started
If concerns about your body or appearance are affecting your confidence, relationships or daily life, support is available. You can review our therapists, book online or contact our office for help finding the right fit.
Important Time Zone Notice
Appointment times default to Mountain Time (MT). If you are booking from Ontario or another time zone, please adjust the time zone at the top of the booking page before selecting an appointment.