![Reflection Centre, MACP, RP, MSW, RSW](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/reflection-centre.jpg)
Eating Disorder Counsellor
Reflection Centre, MACP, RP, MSW, RSW
Registered Psychotherapists and Registered Social Workers
In L9S 2N4 - Nearby to Georgina.
“There are various ways that individuals with eating disorders describe “dealing with” painful feelings: They may numb them through starving, soothe or push them down with bingeing, or get rid of them through purging. This vicious cycle of fearing, avoiding, and feeling overwhelmed and incapacitated by feelings, to the point of having to stay ill or inflict self-harm to escape, makes Emotion-Focused Therapy a compelling approach to treating eating disorders. Emotion-Focused Therapy works directly with painful emotions, and views them as a source of information and meaning. Emotion, if paid attention to, can be like a beacon or a flashlight, leading us to what is important.
![Amelia Perri, RN, BScN, MC](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/amelia-perri.jpg)
Eating Disorder Counsellor
Amelia Perri, RN, BScN, MC
RN, Psychotherapist
In L3Z 1R8 - Nearby to Georgina.
Eating disorders are a complex mental health problem with many contributing factors. My approach focuses on understanding the context of the eating disorder development with each individual client, learning about triggers for related behaviours, and exploring and healing underlying issues. Clients will learn to cope without the eating disorder and will be able to minimize or eliminate unhealthy behaviours. In addition, clients will rediscover who they are away from the eating problem. Many clients have described feeling free or like they have "been lifted out of the fog" as they recover and are able to enjoy their life without the eating disorder thoughts and behaviours interfering.
![Donald Hill, M. Div., M. Th., RMFT, RP](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/donald-hill.jpg)
Eating Disorder Counselor
Donald Hill, M. Div., M. Th., RMFT, RP
Registered Psychotherapist
Available for Online Therapy
While I do not offer support for eating disorders, at Psychotherapy Collective, we have other therapists who are well positioned to support you. Eating disorders are not really about food. They involve complex emotional issues that have significant impact on ones physical, emotional and social health. If you are preoccupied with your weight, focused on body image, size, or shape, compelled to perform specific rituals around food, obsessive about food, or deem foods as “safe” or “unsafe” to eat you may be engaging in disordered eating. Schedule a free 15-minute consultation with a member of our team today https://www.psychotherapycollective.ca/our-team
![Laura Kemp-Romas, MA, RP](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/laura-kemp-romas.jpg)
Eating Disorder Counsellor
Laura Kemp-Romas, MA, RP
Registered Psychotherapist & Clinical Director of EnerTherapy
In L4G 2H1 - Nearby to Georgina.
Issues with eating are an understandable reaction to difficult or traumatic circumstances. The word disorder is faulty as it implies that it is a single person's disorder. However, the disorder is one of society. Due to limitations and restrictions of society, institutions, media, and groups, we have learned to restrict and or indulge ourselves in food. It is my goal to explore the emotional and cognitive roots of your issues with food as well as to figure out just how these limitations and restrictions of our society and/or families have affected you. In discovering the roots of the struggle, we can then collaboratively work towards health and healing.
![Philip Starkman, MSW, RSW](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/philip-starkman.jpg)
Eating Disorder Counselor
Philip Starkman, MSW, RSW
Registered Psychotherapist
Available for Online Therapy
Eating disorders benefit from the same or similar approach used for all addictive behaviours. One of the main therapeutic approaches I use is Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy. The relationship to food can be quite complex involving societal or cultural pressures, self-image, past traumas, addictive non-nutritious junk food, media images, social media pressures, bullying. Shame and guilt need to be addressed along with peer pressures. The most common eating disorders are: Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge Eating, Pica, Rumination Disorder, Avoidance/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID), Orthorexia, Purging Disorder etc. The benefits of therapy are enhanced self-image, health and well-being.
![Steve Rose, PhD](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/steve-rose.jpg)
Eating Disorder Counselor
Steve Rose, PhD
Addiction Counsellor
Available for Online Therapy
I help clients overcome addictive relationships with food. Like all addictions, the behavior is the tip of the iceberg, used to cope with underlying thoughts and emotions. Through collaborative conversations, clients gain insight into underlying concerns, gaining coping skills to more effectively navigate these issues. I draw on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI), helping clients achieve a sense of freedom and control over their lives, leading to long-term change.
![Ricky Giesbrecht, MA, RP, CCC](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/ricky-giesbrecht.jpg)
Eating Disorder Counsellor
Ricky Giesbrecht, MA, RP, CCC
Registered Psychotherapist
In L3V 3E9 - Nearby to Georgina.
There are effective psychotherapy treatments for eating disorders to help you get back to normalized eating and feeling better. Eating disorder treatment requires specialized knowledge since it typically involves nutritional education and specialized treatment plans. Contact me if you're interested in learning more about the services I have to offer.
![Dianne Scott, MDiv](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/dianne-scott.jpg)
Eating Disorder Counsellor
Dianne Scott, MDiv
Registered Psychotherapist
In L4P 3K9 - Nearby to Georgina.
While counselling clients with eating disorders, it is often discovered that the cause is from childhood and relationship challenges. While I suggest you have a doctor and nutritionist on your team, sessions with me can include a safe place for you to share thoughts and feelings and explore coping strategies. Topics such as body image, self-esteem, anxiety and anger, and depression can be explored in sessions to help you understand yourself and your eating disorder in your unique circumstances.
![Ryta Marie Peschka, RP](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/ryta-marie-peschka.jpg)
Eating Disorder Counselor
Ryta Marie Peschka, RP
Registered Psychotherapist
Available for Online Therapy
While I do not offer support for eating disorders, at Psychotherapy Collective, we have other therapists who are well positioned to support you. Eating disorders are not really about food. They involve complex emotional issues that have significant impact on ones physical, emotional and social health. If you are preoccupied with your weight, focused on body image, size, or shape, compelled to perform specific rituals around food, obsessive about food, or deem foods as “safe” or “unsafe” to eat you may be engaging in disordered eating. Schedule a free 15-minute consultation with a member of our team today https://www.psychotherapycollective.ca/our-team
![Shyamala Kiru, DMin, RP](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/shyamala-kiru.jpg)
Eating Disorder Counsellor
Shyamala Kiru, DMin, RP
Registered Psychotherapist, Clinical Director at Kiru Wellness Clinic
In L3Y 1K5 - Nearby to Georgina.
Shyamala's approach to working with eating disorders is to address the underlying issues that often perpetuate disordered eating: anxiety, perfectionism and a need for control. In helping clients build confidence and explore alternative ways of managing the underlying issues, clients are able to move towards a life that is no longer controlled by food and body image.
![Melissa Letourneau, RP](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/melissa-letourneau.jpg)
Eating Disorder Counselor
Melissa Letourneau, RP
Registered Psychotherapist
Available for Online Therapy
While I do not offer support for eating disorders, at Psychotherapy Collective, we have other therapists who are well positioned to support you. Eating disorders are not really about food. They involve complex emotional issues that have significant impact on ones physical, emotional and social health. If you are preoccupied with your weight, focused on body image, size, or shape, compelled to perform specific rituals around food, obsessive about food, or deem foods as “safe” or “unsafe” to eat you may be engaging in disordered eating. Schedule a free 15-minute consultation with a member of our team today https://www.psychotherapycollective.ca/our-team