Navigating Body Dysmorphia:
at Evolving Minds Counselling

At Evolving Minds Counselling, we understand the profound impact body image and self-esteem can have on your overall well-being. If you’re facing negative thoughts about your appearance or struggling with self-acceptance, we are here to support you.

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At Evolving Minds Counselling, we have extensive experience supporting children, adolescents, and adults whose body image impacts how they view themselves and the world around them. Through personalised treatment plans, we help clients rebuild a positive relationship with their body, self-esteem, and self-concept. 

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What is Body Dysmorphia?

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Body dysmorphia goes beyond feeling unhappy with your appearance.  It involves an intense fixation on perceived flaws that are often unnoticeable to others. This distorted self-perception can lead to constant comparisons and a relentless pursuit of unattainable standards, often resulting in feelings of dissatisfaction, anxiety, and distress.

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The Importance of Early Intervention

 

Early intervention emphasises the connection between self-esteem, self-acceptance, and overall well-being, as well as the relationship between anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder. With the Butterfly Foundation estimating approximately 1,000,000 people in Australia are affected by eating disorders or disordered eating, the importance of early intervention has never been greater.

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The Connection Between Body Image and Eating Disorders

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Body image often goes hand in hand with eating disorders like anorexia or bulimia. These conditions often impact each other, making the symptoms of both more severe. This can lead to increased anxiety, depression, and even self-harm. Understanding this connection is crucial in treating both conditions effectively.

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​How We Can Help

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At Evolving Minds Counselling, we take a compassionate and evidence-based approach, offering a range of general and specialised treatments tailored to your needs.

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Our therapies include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy-Enhanced (CBT-E) to address unhelpful thought patterns, Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) to manage anxiety, and mindfulness-based techniques to foster self-acceptance.

 

We also provide Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) to strengthen relationships, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) for emotional regulation, and specialised approaches such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) for trauma and Radically Open Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (RO DBT) for emotional overcontrol. Through psychoeducation, we help you gain a deeper understanding of your condition, empowering you with the tools for meaningful progress.

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Taking the Next Step

 

If you're ready to tackle the challenges of body dysmorphia and take the first steps toward self-acceptance, we’re here to support and guide you every step of the way.

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Call one of the Evolving Minds team on 02 8519 4197, email us at info@evolvingminds.com.au, or schedule an appointment with one of our clinicians, by clicking on the button below.​​