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Been There is a Mental Health App and official charity. Supporting over 18s with body image issues.

09/11/2026

Being there doesn’t mean having the answers... 💙
People often worry they’d say the wrong thing. But being there isn’t about perfect words. It’s about...

showing up, listening without judgement and letting someone know they’re not on their own. That’s what our mentors do, with training, clear boundaries and support behind them.

You don’t need the answers. You just need to be there.

Find out how to become a Peer Mentor via the link in bio, or drop us a DM for a chat 💫 Applications close at the end of November.

06/11/2026

The most powerful thing a peer mentor says is often the simplest: “me too.” 💙

From someone who’s been there, those two words can change how alone a person feels. You don’t have to explain everything or prove how hard it is. They already understand. That’s what our mentors offer!

If you have lived experience of body image or eating disorder struggles and could be the one who says it, we’d love to hear from you.

Applications close at the end of November. Link in bio or drop us a DM 💫

04/11/2026

Curious about becoming a Been There Mentor? Want to know what's involved, how it works or whether it's right for you?

Join us for a free Q&A where you can ask us ANYTHING!

Whether you're just curious, have been thinking about becoming a Mentor for a while, or simply want to find out more, we'd love to chat. 💙

📅 Monday 16 November | 12:30pm
📅 Wednesday 18 November | 8:30am

Both sessions are free to join, but you'll need to sign up in advance using this link: https://linktr.ee/beenthere.app?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=6963fe84-7d69-4ce4-8db8-7b74fa9e73af

We look forward to seeing you there!

02/11/2026

Sometimes the most helpful thing is someone who gets it. 💙

Every one of our Peer Mentors has their own story. They’ve been through body image or eating disorder struggles themselves, and now they use that experience to help someone else feel less alone.

- No qualifications needed.
- Full training and support provided.
- Just 1 to 3 hours a week.

Applications close at the end of November. Link in bio or drop us a DM to find out more 💫

22/09/2026

Six years ago, I built Been There after more than a decade struggling with my own mental health.

It wasn't until I met my own peer mentor that things changed for me.

That relationship changed the course of my recovery, and it's why Been There exists - now connecting people affected by body image and eating disorders with mentors who have lived experience, and can offer real hope that there's a life beyond how you feel right now.

Today, I'm making an ask - we need more mentors.

You don’t need to have a clinical background, but lived experience, and a willingness to show up as the person you once needed 💫

If you've ever considered using your own experience to support someone else, or know someone who has, find out more via the link in comments, and please share this to help us reach more people. 💛

31/08/2026

Have you ever thought about the impact of your conversations? 💭

At Been There, we have. We asked our mentees what talking to their peer mentor has meant to them, and the numbers tell a story.

🌟 90% feel heard and understood by their mentor.
🌟 82% say it makes it easier to cope with what they're going through.
🌟 77% feel less ashamed of their experience since speaking to a mentor.

Behind every one of those numbers is a conversation, and, one person choosing to show up, consistently, for someone who needed exactly that. 💛

Becoming a peer mentor means being the person you once needed. It's not about having clinical qualifications or all the answers.

It's about using your own lived experience, whether that's your own struggle with body image or an eating disorder, or supporting someone close to you through theirs, and paired with full training from qualified clinicians, so you're completely prepared before you're matched with a mentee.

If you've ever wondered what kind of impact your next conversation could have, this could be it. ✨

👉 Apply to become a Peer Mentor via link in our comments

27/08/2026

Self-esteem isn't built overnight, but small, everyday shifts can help.

We’ve sharing 5 simple things worth trying:

💫 Notice your self-talk.
Ask yourself, would you say it to a friend having a hard day? If not, it's worth asking why it feels okay to say it to yourself.

💫 Focus on what your body does, not just how it looks.The legs that get you through the day, the arms that give you strength to pick up your niece or nephew - don’t forget how your body supports you every, single day.

💫 Limit comparison
If a social media leaves you comparing yourself, or feeling down, you don’t need it. Muting or unfollowing can make a bigger difference than you might think.

💫 Celebrate everyday wins.
From wearing something because you wanted to. Taking yourself out, or eating without guilt. Confidence builds gradually, and every win, no matter how small you might think it is adds up.

💫 Talk to someone.
Struggling with self-esteem isn't something you have to carry alone. It can start with asking a friend for a coffee.

Save this post for the days you need reminding, or share it with someone who might need this too. 💙

26/08/2026

September can bring a new chapter for a lot of people not just those heading to university, but people taking a gap year, starting a new job, or figuring out their next step entirely.

New routine, environment, and pressures!

For anyone already navigating body image or eating disorder struggles, this kind of change can be hard. Losing a routine, eating in new places, being and surrounded by new people, all of it can bring old feelings back, even after periods of feeling more settled!

If this is you right now, you're not the only one finding it hard, even if it doesn't look that way from the outside.

And you don't have to wait until things feel unmanageable to ask for support - it can start with asking a friend for a coffee.

If you're supporting someone going through this, the same applies. You don't need to have the answers. Just being there, and letting them know they're not alone, matters more than you might think. 💫

That's what Been There's peer mentors offer, support built on lived experience, from people who've navigated this kind of struggle themselves.

If you're going through it, or supporting someone who is, we're here. 🤍

👉 If you’re interested in finding out more how you could support the person you once needed, check out the link in our comments

25/08/2026

Why is peer mentoring so important?

One of our mentees described their experience: "I felt like I was finally heard and understood. It gave me the space to stop obsessing over unattainable standards, and focus on what’s healthy for me.”

Every Been There peer mentor has been through their own struggles with body image or eating disorders, or supported someone close to them through it. And based on experience, that empathy and understanding can make all the difference.

If you’d like to know more about using your own lived experience, we’ve shared a link in our comments 🤍

12/08/2026

How to…❔

Unfortunately there is no quick fix, and supporting someone through body image struggles or an eating disorder isn’t about having the perfect words, it’s about showing up, staying patient, and trying not to take the hard days personally.

We’ve shared a few helpful reminders for showing up 🤍

Save this for the days that are overwhelming, and check out the blog on supporting a loved one in eating disorder recovery, shared by expert of experience, Harriet Frew, Harriet Frew

Link is in the comments 🔗

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