In this episode of Compassion in a T-Shirt, I sit down with Tom Midgley—CBT and Compassion Focused Psychotherapist, Specialist Eating Disorders Dietitian, and Founding Director of The Body Image Treatment Clinic in London.

Together, we explore the deeply personal and psychological aspects of body image, and how compassion can play a powerful role in transforming mental health. Tom shares his journey into this unique field, offering insights into how experiences of shame, self-criticism, illness, injury, and societal expectations can shape our relationship with our bodies—and how healing is possible.

Through evidence-based and compassion-informed approaches, Tom and his team help clients move from inner struggle to empowerment. This conversation covers everything from the founding of his clinic to practical strategies for building self-worth and confidence in both body and mind.

Whether you’re a clinician, researcher, or someone on your own journey toward self-acceptance, this episode offers hope, wisdom, and humanity.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Introduction to Compassion in a T-Shirt

00:15 Meet Tom Midgley: A Unique Approach to Healing

02:41 Tom's Journey into Eating Disorders

04:50 The Birth of the Body Image Treatment Clinic

08:19 Understanding Body Image Issues

12:31 Compassionate Techniques in Therapy

16:19 Challenges and Strategies in Body Image Therapy

24:58 The Role of Compassion in Healing

32:47 Tom's Philosophy and Final Thoughts

52:15 Conclusion and Farewell

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LINKS:

Tom Midgley at The Body Image Treatment Clinic:

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