Body Image Isn't Just About the Mirror
Body Image Isn't Just About the Mirror
Body image struggles are rarely about appearance alone. Here's what's usually underneath them, and how individual therapy can help.
Body image struggles are rarely about appearance alone. Here's what's usually underneath them, and how individual therapy can help.
2 February 2026
2 February 2026
Body image struggles are often talked about as though they’re purely about appearance, wanting to look a certain way, or feeling unhappy with a reflection in the mirror. In reality, body image is rarely just about the body. It’s often tangled up with control, self-worth, perfectionism, and the stories we’ve absorbed about what our bodies are supposed to look like or achieve.
For many people, disordered eating patterns develop as a way of managing difficult emotions or a sense of control when other parts of life feel unpredictable. Left unaddressed, these patterns can become deeply entrenched, affecting not just physical health but relationships, confidence and day to day functioning. Evidence-based approaches like Enhanced CBT for eating disorders (CBT-E) focus on more than just changing eating behaviours.
They help identify the underlying beliefs driving those behaviours, and build a healthier, more flexible relationship with food, body and self. If body image or eating concerns are something you or someone you love is navigating, individual therapy offers a steady, non-judgemental space to work through what’s really going on underneath.
Mackenzie Glover has particular training and interest in disordered eating and body image support.
Body image struggles are often talked about as though they’re purely about appearance, wanting to look a certain way, or feeling unhappy with a reflection in the mirror. In reality, body image is rarely just about the body. It’s often tangled up with control, self-worth, perfectionism, and the stories we’ve absorbed about what our bodies are supposed to look like or achieve.
For many people, disordered eating patterns develop as a way of managing difficult emotions or a sense of control when other parts of life feel unpredictable. Left unaddressed, these patterns can become deeply entrenched, affecting not just physical health but relationships, confidence and day to day functioning. Evidence-based approaches like Enhanced CBT for eating disorders (CBT-E) focus on more than just changing eating behaviours.
They help identify the underlying beliefs driving those behaviours, and build a healthier, more flexible relationship with food, body and self. If body image or eating concerns are something you or someone you love is navigating, individual therapy offers a steady, non-judgemental space to work through what’s really going on underneath.
Mackenzie Glover has particular training and interest in disordered eating and body image support.
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Not sure how to get started? These answers cover referrals, rebates, and how to book your first appointment.
You can contact Lyt Health directly for a privately funded appointment. To claim a Medicare rebate, you need an eligible referral in place before your session. This is usually a referral from your usual GP or MyMedicare practice under a Mental Health Treatment Plan. Direct referrals from a psychiatrist or paediatrician may also qualify. Ask our team which documents to provide when booking.
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Not sure how to get started? These answers cover referrals, rebates, and how to book your first appointment.
Didn’t find your answer? Send us a message, we’ll respond with care and clarity.
You can contact Lyt Health directly for a privately funded appointment. To claim a Medicare rebate, you need an eligible referral in place before your session. This is usually a referral from your usual GP or MyMedicare practice under a Mental Health Treatment Plan. Direct referrals from a psychiatrist or paediatrician may also qualify. Ask our team which documents to provide when booking.