Body Image, Trauma and Eating Disorders

In this weeks episode, Han is joined by Tom Midgley. Tom is a registered Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapist and a Highly Specialised Eating Disorders Dietitian. Tom is the director of the Body Image Treatment Clinic, in London, where he works with clients to treat a number of conditions relating to body image distress such as trauma and eating disorders, two conditions we will discuss today and how they can be treated.In this episode, we explore the link between body image, trauma, and eating disorders. We discuss how body image difficulties may present themselves in individuals with and without an eating disorder, and also how they may vary between different eating disorders. We also discuss the role of a therapist in body image distress and eating difficulties, and the role Tom plays in supporting someone in reducing their inner critic, using their over-controller characteristics in a more beneficial manner, and introducing more compassion towards themselves. Please note that this episode includes reference to sexual abuse and trauma-related topics that some individuals may find triggering. Please tread lightly and take care of yourself,