Nourish Your Mind, Embrace Your Body

Struggling with body image or eating patterns can feel overwhelming—but healing is possible with the right support, compassion, and care.

You’re Not Just Imagining It These Are Signs to Look Out For

Obsessive thoughts about body shape, weight, or appearance

Repeatedly checking mirrors, body parts, or comparing yourself to others

Strict rules around eating, dieting, or exercise

Skipping meals, binge eating, or using food for comfort

Feeling guilt, shame, or anxiety after eating

Avoiding social situations due to body concerns

Physical symptoms like weight changes, fatigue, or digestive issues

Negative self-talk, low self-esteem, or feeling “never good enough”

If these struggles sound familiar, you’re not alone support is available to help you build a healthier relationship with your body and food.

Understanding the Different Faces of Body Image & Eating

Body Image Concerns

Persistent dissatisfaction or distress about your appearance, often leading to low self-worth or preoccupation with flaws (real or perceived).

Disordered Eating

Patterns such as strict dieting, binge eating, purging, or emotional eating that disrupt daily life and well-being.

Eating Disorders

Conditions such as Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, or Binge Eating Disorder—complex, serious, but treatable with the right support.

Co-occurring Issues

Body image and eating challenges often occur alongside anxiety, depression, or trauma, requiring holistic care.

Ways We Treat Body Image & Eating Concerns

Psychological Therapies


Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)

Restructures negative thoughts about body and food.

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

Teaches emotional regulation and healthy coping.

Family & Couples Therapy

Involves loved ones to strengthen support systems.

Mindfulness-Based Therapy

Builds self-awareness and body acceptance.

Art & Play Therapy

Creative outlets for expressing and processing feelings.

Psychoeducation Programs

Increases understanding and provides practical strategies.

Psychiatric Interventions


Psychiatry & Medication Management

Assessment and, where appropriate, medication for mood, anxiety, or appetite concerns.

Diagnostic Reviews (Child, Adult, Neuro)

Comprehensive evaluations for tailored treatment planning.

Our Expertise

Clinical Psychologists specializing in body image and eating issues

Psychiatrists skilled in medical and nutritional aspects of care

Therapists offering emotional support and self-esteem building

Family & Couples Counselors for relational healing and support

FAQ’s

No body image is about how you see, think, and feel about your body. It’s shaped by personal experience, family, culture, and media. Everyone deserves to feel comfortable and confident in their own skin.

If you find yourself obsessing over food, hiding eating habits, skipping meals, bingeing, or feeling anxious or guilty about eating, it may be a sign of a deeper issue. Professional support can help clarify what’s going on and guide next steps.

Yes. With the right care and support, most people see real improvements in body image, self-esteem, and their relationship with food. Healing is possible at your pace, with the right help.

If you or someone you care about is struggling, Agan Health is here to listen and support confidentially and without judgment.

Take your first step toward self-acceptance and balance. Reach out today.