Body Image Therapy and Support

Specialist Private Treatment Centre for Eating Disorders

Taking that first step to recovery

Body image is more than just what you see in the mirror; it's a combination of your thoughts, feelings, perceptions and appearance expectations - it’s how you see and feel about your body.  Having a healthy body image is important because it can influence your self-esteem, mental health, and overall well-being.

Understanding your body image is the first step in managing and improving how you feel about yourself. By exploring the factors that shape your perception, you can gently untangle the pressures you may face, approaching them with a sense of kindness and self-awareness. 

Professional support can make a meaningful difference if you or someone you care about is dealing with body image challenges. Speaking with a therapist can provide you with the tools to manage your thoughts and feelings about your body.  Therapy can also help you to understand and challenge the root causes of your body image issues. If concerns about body image are making it difficult for you or someone you care about to fully enjoy life, reaching out to a specialist can be an important step toward understanding and healing. Talking to someone experienced can provide guidance, support, and a path forward to reclaiming confidence and well-being.

At The London Centre we offer specialist treatment for body image concerns for adults and adolescents. We offer a psychology-led, multidisciplinary approach in a safe, supportive space to help overcome these struggles. 

Seeking help for body image struggles can seem difficult, but it’s a step you don’t have to take on your own. With the right support, you can begin to feel more at peace with yourself, both emotionally and physically, and take steps toward a healthier, happier relationship with your body.

The London Centre for Eating Disorders and Body Image is a leading private health clinic offering specialised care for children, adolescents and adults in Central London.

We offer treatments for individuals with different types of eating disorders and body image difficulties, including:

  • Anorexia Nervosa
  • Bulimia Nervosa
  • Binge Eating Disorder
  • Other Specified Feeding or Eating Disorder (OSFED)
  • Emotional Eating
  • Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)
  • Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)
  • Other related conditions can often be comorbidities ie depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, OCD, perfectionism, Trauma/PTSD and borderline personality disorder (BPD)


Therapy options available in our Central London clinic include:

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT and CBT-E) CBT-E is a more enhanced form of generic CBT which focuses more on thoughts and feelings about eating, weight and shape

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy -Ten (CBT-T)

  • CBT-AR (specific for ARFID)

  • CBT-BDD (specific for Body Dysmorphia)

  • Schema Therapy

  • Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)

  • Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT)

  • Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT)

  • MANTRA (Maudsley Model of Anorexia Nervosa Treatment for Adults)

  • Eye Movement. Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR)

  • Specialist Supportive Clinical Management (SSCM) for severe and enduring anorexia

  • Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET)

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

  • Dietetic Therapy

  • Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT)

  • 121 Emotional Eating Programme (8 weeks)

  • Psychiatry (medical monitoring and prescription service)

  • Integrative Therapy

  • Psychodynamic Psychotherapy

  • Integrative Psychotherapy

  • Person Centred Therapy

  • Transactional Analysis (TA)

  • Mindfulness Based Therapy

  • Low Cost Psychology with a Trainee Psychologist (this is £75/session) and with one of our Trainees who are in their final years of their Doctorate training
    Systemic Therapy (Family Based Therapy/Family Therapy)

  • Family Therapy for Anorexia Nervosa (FT-AN)

  • Family Therapy for Bulimia Nervosa (FT-BN)

  • Family Based Treatment for ARFID (FBT-ARFID)

  • Radically Open Dialectical Behaviour (RO-DBT) Informed Therapy

Specialist Team

The London Centre is a specialist multi-disciplinary team of expert health professionals trained in evidence-based treatments for eating disorders. The team consists of:

  • Psychiatrists

  • Clinical Psychologists

  • Counselling Psychologists

  • Trainee Psychologists

  • Occupational Therapists

  • Dietitians

  • Family/Couple Therapists

Diverse Treatment Options

With our team's expertise, we offer a variety of treatment options tailored to your needs, providing both in-person and remote consultations for your convenience.

Personalised Care

We believe that it's important to align our clients with both the right clinician and the appropriate treatment. While we ensure the use of evidence-based therapies we also ensure taking the time to listen to client preferences. This approach enables us to find the therapist and approach that best suits your needs.
 

Testimonials

Testimonials

“I never thought my disordered eating would be something I'd be able to begin tackling, let alone come out the other side of, but thanks to the staff at The London Centre for Eating Disorders and Body Image I've been able to do both. The team were always judgement-free and supportive through what was a difficult journey at times, but I can safely say that they have immeasurably improved my life for the better.”

January 2024

“I can't thank The London Centre enough for changing my life, when I really thought it wouldn't be possible. I felt heard and understood, and I am now in a place where I can confidently put all the tools I learned into practice.”

January 2024

I would highly recommend The London Centre. The staff were incredible and the treatment really helped. I'm so glad to have my life back on track and really owe it to the excellent quality of therapy.

March 2024

 

How it works

Our team conducts a comprehensive evaluation, leveraging the expertise of multiple specialists, to ensure that our treatment is effective and tailored to your recovery.

 

Step 1

Contact Us

Before making an appointment you can contact us with any questions you might have via phone, email or by using our online contact form. Your first contact will more than likely be with Kerry, our wonderful PA.

Step 2

Assessment

Before the initial session, clients are requested to complete a brief questionnaire regarding their current circumstances, preferences, and availability for appointments. While not mandatory, this information assists us in matching individuals with the most suitable clinician.

Step 3

First Session

Following the assessment, clients will have a session to discuss their recommended treatment plan. A start date will be agreed upon, and arrangements will be made for an initial session.
 

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FAQs

 

  • The fees do vary depending on, which clinician you see. For a full summary of our fees, what health insurance company policies we accept, and details about making payments please click the link. (https://www.thelondoncentre.co.uk/fees)

  • Our Team PA, Kerry, is available to answer any questions you may have prior to booking an assessment. If you would like to discuss treatment options or have a general conversation prior to booking, you are able to schedule a call with Mini Jones, our Clinic Lead who is always happy to discuss any questions or concerns. For further information, or to request a call back, please click the link provided to get in touch via email, phone, or through our online contact form.(https://www.thelondoncentre.co.uk/book-an-appointment)

  • It is important to note that we do have a 24 hour cancellation policy on all booked appointments. Any cancellations received within 24 hours remain fully charged.

    We request payment for an initial assessment appointment in advance of your appointment, which you can make over the phone using a debit or credit card or via the secure payment link sent to you with your invoice. For any further treatment sessions, and unless covered by private health insurance, we will invoice you sessionally which is payable upon receipt, however, we offer a maximum 30-day period in order to receive payment.

    All appointment reminders will be sent to you via our client management system ‘Cliniko’ - notifications@cliniko.com please do add this email address to your inbox contacts to ensure all communications are received promptly.

  • Therapy is most effective when a series of appointments tailored to your individual requirements can be established. The NICE guidelines are between 20-40 appointments but we are guided by our clients depending on their needs, preference, and motivation to adopt change. We will always remain flexible to accommodate your preferences.