How you feel about your body affects much more than how you look in the mirror. It shapes your confidence, your relationships, how freely you move through the world, and how you talk to yourself when no one else is listening. For many people, negative body image has roots in societal pressures, personal history, or mental health experiences that go much deeper than appearance.
In sessions, you'll have the chance to examine the beliefs you hold about your body, where they came from, and whether they're actually serving you. Practical approaches might include journaling, mindfulness exercises, and cognitive restructuring, which is the practice of noticing and actively challenging thoughts that aren't accurate or kind. The aim is to develop a more honest, compassionate relationship with your body as it is now, rather than waiting for something to change before you allow yourself to feel okay.