The Thorndon Centre, BDD Clinic offers a range of services tailored to the specific needs of our clients and their families.

Our services for the individual include:

Individual one-to-one psychotherapy or coaching, in person or online
The BDD Insight Programme
Live online (or recorded) Insight Workshops about understanding and recovery from BDD
Live in person Insight Workshops and talks (if you want us to travel to you please get in touch
Free live Q&A sessions for BDD sufferers only (on zoom)
Systemic Treatment Plans
Assessments
Reports to schools, colleges and employers
Psychiatric Referrals
Referrals to Occupational Health Assessments
Referrals for Dietary Assessments and Guidance

For the family:
Therapy for the individual with their family
Therapeutic support and guidance for loved ones
Preventative and supportive workshops for parents and loved ones

Referrals and information and support for professionals:
Preventative and informative workshops for schools
Supervision for counsellors, coaches and psychotherapists working with clients who have BDD.

Wherever possible, we support the individual and their family, this can make a huge difference in helping people to recover. Sometimes the person who suffers from appearance anxiety or BDD is unable to take part in therapy. Even if this is the case, considerable progress can be made by supporting parents, siblings and partners.

Bespoke Treatment Plan

We will support your recovery through a bespoke treatment plan, we've gathered a team who are dedicated to helping. Your treatment may include the following:

  • Individual Therapy - From one to three sessions a week- on zoom, face-to-face or phone.
  • Parent / Family Consultations and Support.
  • Systemic and HolisticTreatment Plans
  • Reports to schools, colleges and employers

And for your family:

  • Therapy for the family group or individuals within the group
  • Therapeutic support and guidance for loved ones

Additional Plans

  • Dietary, Occupational Health and Physiotherapy Interventions.
  • Art Therapy, Meditation, Mindfulness and Yoga Groups.
  • Retreats: Please contact us for the latest information.
  • Local Psychiatric Cover: We will liaise with the relevant bodies for you to have support in the community.
  • Reports: We are experienced in writing effective reports to schools or colleges.

First Steps

Email us at support@bddclinic.org to arrange a time for a phone consultation or text us on +44 7956577755 to make first contact. We promise this will be a compassionat first approach.

Next Steps

Depending on your circumstances we will either start one to one therapy with you or, if you want to join our group programme we will carry out an assessment to determine if you are a good fit for this group. During the assessment we'll discuss the availability, accessibility, advantages, and disadvantages of treatment options that may be available to you, including our programme. Together we'll map a way forward for you.

At this stage, if you wish, we will write to your general practitioner or family doctor. If you feel it would be helpful, we can also write to your school or college.

For some people a Psychiatric Assessment may also be advised at this point, and we will write a referral if you wish us to.

Consultations are private and confidential. This is outlined in our confidentiality policy in our client contract.

Take the first steps today

Get in touch to arrange book in your free 15-minute conversation about how we can help you.

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