Contemporary Counselling Services for Women
Fueling Empowerment in Women through Self Love and Acceptance
“Accept yourself as you are. That is the most difficult thing in the world, because it often goes against your training, education, your culture. Nobody else has ever been like you and nobody else will ever be like you; you are simply unique, incomparable. Love is possible only when there is a deep acceptance of oneself, the other, the world.” – Osho
With all the pressures in today’s world to look or act a certain way, it can feel daunting to present our unique differences with acceptance, let alone confidence. Discontentment with our body and self-image is common in our culture, leading to poor self esteem and decreased quality of life and wellbeing. It is not possible to be at peace with ourselves or understand empowerment without acceptance and self-love first! This will require us to first identify all that stands in the way of knowing our authentic self.
You May Benefit from Body and Self Image Counselling if You Are:
- Feeling stuck and frustrated with continued attempts to feel better about your body
- Feeling uncomfortable in your own skin
- Questioning your self-worth and sense of value
- Criticizing yourself based on your appearance or ability
- Comparing yourself against others
- Questioning whether you can be loved or accepted as you are
- Fearing rejection and loss of relationship
- Feeling isolated and alone
- Struggling to “fit in”
- Feeling a loss of hope, passion, and purpose
“Erin’s warmth and compassionate presence makes it easy for people to feel at ease and comfortable. She brings a beautiful balance of personal experience and skill to her practice that is truly inspiring. If you are ready to invest in your own personal growth, increase your self-awareness, and heal sensitive body and image struggles, I recommend Erin of Renew YOU.” – Jennifer Mellof, RPN
Developing Healthy Body and Self Image: Perfect Imperfection Fuels Greatness in Women!
Obtaining positive body and self image is not dependent on acquiring the “right” body, career, or relationship, but rather on the transformation of our beliefs about who we are. Our self-perception can improve with our commitment to peeling away the layers of limiting beliefs and revealing our deepest truths, which can enhance how we feel about ourselves and improve our overall quality of life.
We can learn to transform our relationships with our bodies from one of struggle and defeat, to one of acceptance, celebration, and peace. Whatever the source of our body and self-image concern, there is ALWAYS room for new perspectives, new possibilities, and new realities. Sometimes our greatest struggles are the entry points to deeper understanding of our truest selves. This is often the point of “breakthrough” and can be an opportunity to discover our power, potential, and ultimate magnificence.
How we answer these questions will directly impact how we experience and relate to the world around us:
- Who do I want to be in the middle of my struggle?
- What do I want to experience?
I Support My Clients to Develop Healthier Body and Self Image By:
- Addressing unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns
- Standing up to misconceptions about appearance and worth
- Increasing body appreciation, acceptance, and celebration
- Cultivating self-compassion and self-esteem
- Promoting empowered living and connected relationships
- Finding value, meaning, and purpose in life