Body Image Coach Programme

Our 6-week online intervention is designed to promote positive body image and support early mental health challenges related to self-perception. Participants receive workshops via email, which they can access flexibly within 24–48 hours. Each participant can also engage in interactive group sessions with a trained body image coach, as well as 1-1 coaching sessions.

The programme supports young people experiencing:

• Eating disorders
• Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD)
• Muscle dysmorphia
• OCD, anxiety, depression, and panic disorders related to body image

No formal diagnosis is required, and the programme complements NHS/CAMHS care pathways as we are not a clinical service.

Programme Components

1. Weekly Animated Workshops (6–8 hours total)

• Accessed individually at home
• 30–60 minutes each, featuring engaging avatar-based animations
• Interactive exercises to reinforce learning
• Topics include:
• Core beliefs and inner dialogue
• Building healthy habits
• Mental health awareness
• Social pressures and identity
• Participants complete a Journey Planner workbook, provided in advance and a post ‘care plan’ workbook after the program, to log their 6 month journey.

2. Peer Support Groups

• Cohort size: max 10 participants
• Focus on discussion, accountability, and wellbeing
• Topics include workshop homework, social media pressures, limiting beliefs, and more

3. 1:1 Support

• Optional Body Image Coaching for additional guidance
• Private therapy available upon referral (separate from funded programme)

4. Inductions

• Pre-programme 1:1 call via phone or Teams
• Explains safeguarding procedures and ensures participants are ready to start

Safeguarding & Accessibility

• Under 18s: A responsible adult must be present in the same room or nearby during sessions
• Over 18s: Safeguarding measures in place for risk/crisis
• Programme delivered entirely online (Zoom/Teams and prerecorded videos on Vimeo)
• Participants can access sessions flexibly to fit their schedule

For Providers & Schools

• Target Age Group: 11–25
• Cohort Size: 5–10 participants although accessed individually
• Fully complements clinical therapy and NHS/CAMHS pathways
• Additional resource: Body Image Awareness Animated Workshop for schools, ideal for PSHE lessons – ages 7 plus
• Available at: www.bodyimagecoach.co.uk (Resources section)

Programme Benefits

• Promotes recovery from body dissatisfaction
• Lived experience-led approach
• Flexible for busy family and schedules
• Supports neurodiverse and vulnerable young people
• Reusable resources for continued learning
• Safe, structured, and engaging online delivery

Costs & Funding

***Fully funded for West Yorkshire***
To apply, complete this application form