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We offer compassionate, evidence-based therapy for people experiencing overwhelming distress about their appearance.
Body image concerns are something many people experience, but Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) is different. It’s not just dissatisfaction with how you look. It’s an unrelenting preoccupation with one or more perceived flaws, often invisible to others, that can take over your thoughts and daily life. This can lead to repetitive behaviors like mirror checking, comparing yourself to others, avoiding photos, or feeling compelled to “fix” your appearance in ways that never seem to help.
The emotional and physical toll of BDD runs deep. People often feel ashamed, isolated, or stuck in cycles of hiding, self-criticism, and distress. It’s common to experience anxiety, depression, or eating-related struggles alongside it. You might rearrange your entire day to avoid being seen, become distressed if you miss a workout, or feel a constant urge to ask for reassurance.
These patterns can affect your relationships, career, and ability to enjoy everyday life. BDD doesn’t always look the same—it may center on skin, weight, hair, muscle tone, or other areas depending on cultural, gender, or personal experiences—but the suffering is real and valid across all identities.
At the Behavioural Wellness Clinic, we offer therapy that meets you with care, not judgment. Our work with BDD centers on:
BDD can be hard to recognize—and even harder to treat without the right approach. Our therapists are trained to understand the nuances of how BDD shows up, including specific subtypes like muscle dysmorphia. We also take care to recognize cultural and gender-specific expressions of body distress, from appearance-focused perfectionism to over-exercising or supplement misuse. Using CBT and related therapies, such as Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), we help you develop practical tools for breaking free from these cycles with compassion and confidence.
We don’t reduce your experience to a label. And we don’t rush to treat symptoms without listening to the full story. What sets the Behavioural Wellness Clinic apart is our unique blend of deep clinical knowledge and genuine human connection. You won’t find long wait times, impersonal intake forms, or “one-size-fits-all” treatment plans. Instead, you’ll find a team that believes in your ability to heal and walks beside you every step of the way.
If you’re struggling with BDD and ready to take that next step, we’re here to help. Reach out today—we’ll take it from there, together.