Eating Disorder Counsellor
Sharon Purcell, MSW, RSW, SEP
Somatic Experiencing Psychotherapist, Coach, and Counselor
In M2R 2A8 - Nearby to Whitchurch Stouffville.
Our relationship with food is inescapable. Overeating/denial patterns reflect an effort to combat isolation and the absence of equilibrium in relational dynamics. We are biologically engineered for connection and resonance. When that basic need is not met, we strategize survival in unique ways. By addressing all levels of experience, you can track the sequences relating to choice and absence of choice, be more present to your own emotions, cultivating a deeper connection with your body and yourself which naturally progresses into empowered relationships. Family members can learn to connect and resonate effectively, reducing isolation and creating the longed for feeling of belonging.
Eating Disorder Counsellor
Carrie Fleetwood, M.Ed. Registered Psychotherapist
Registered Psychotherapist
In L3P 7P2 - Nearby to Whitchurch Stouffville.
I have been working with eating disordered clients since working in a college setting over 30 yrs ago and I am still using a two-track approach: helping an individual change their behaviour and life-style on the one hand, and then walking with them through many of the underlying emotional and spiritual issues that drive the eating disorder on the other. Compulsive eating, anorexia and bulimia have a tight grip on so many women (and some men) but if you are one of them, I want to assure you that your future is not hopeless. I would be glad to help you get free from this. Call me today with any questions you may have regarding my experience and approach.
Eating Disorder Counsellor
Tony Miller, RP
Registered Psychotherapist
In M5H 2N2 - Nearby to Whitchurch Stouffville.
For many Christians it can be beneficial to their success in therapy to have a therapist that holds an understanding and respect for their religious and spiritual beliefs. While I do not offer Christian counseling services, at our clinic Psychotherapy Collective, one of our therapists Sarah works with Christian clients to combine evidence based psychotherapeutic techniques with piety, humility, forgiveness, faith development, spiritual development, and community. Schedule a free 15-minute consultation with Sarah to see if she is a good fit for your journey https://www.psychotherapycollective.ca/our-team/therapist/sarah-glinski
Eating Disorder Counsellor
Shyamala Kiru, DMin, RP
Registered Psychotherapist, Clinical Director at Kiru Wellness Clinic
In L3Y 1K5 - Nearby to Whitchurch Stouffville.
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.
Eating Disorder Counsellor
Bianca Pungartnik, MSc
Registered Psychotherapist and Clinical Counselor
In M5G 2R3 - Nearby to Whitchurch Stouffville.
My approach to Eating Disorder Counseling and Treatment is based on a compassionate and holistic perspective that acknowledges the complex emotional, psychological, and physical factors that contribute to disordered eating. My aim is to create a safe and non-judgmental space where clients can explore their relationship with food, body image, and underlying emotions. Through a combination of evidence-based therapies and a collaborative approach, I assist clients in developing practical tools to manage triggers, regulate emotions, and foster healthy coping mechanisms. I strive to empower my clients to develop a positive sense of self and a healthier relationship with food and their bodies.
Eating Disorder Counsellor
Ingrid Dresher, RP, MSc(hon)
Registered Psychotherapist (College of Psychotherapists of Ontario)
In M9M 1B9 - Nearby to Whitchurch Stouffville.
Eating disorders are connected to the value that society puts on appearance. In North American and European cultures, the ideal is to be thin. Being overweight is obvious to the world and viewed by society as a shameful condition. This is a demoralizing position to be in. Eating disorders are predominantly an issue for women, who naturally go through changes in their weight. But this is also an issue for men, who can hurt just as deeply if they feel unworthy of love by virtue of their appearance. My approach is to help people feel good from the inside out. I recognize that weight issues can be the source of shame, bullying and marginalization. These are often the areas we work on in therapy.
Eating Disorder Counsellor
Amelia Perri, RN, BScN, MC
RN, Psychotherapist
In L7B 1L5 - Nearby to Whitchurch Stouffville.
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.
Eating Disorder Counsellor
Kate Paul, BA (Hons), MACP
Registered Psychotherapist, Individual & Couples Therapist
In M2N 1M7 - Nearby to Whitchurch Stouffville.
Disordered eating has served a purpose in your life. Together we will not only restore your healthy eating practices, we will determine the root cause of your eating disorder. This is essential to ensure we respect your emotional needs and enable you to maintain healthy eating patterns lifelong. I will provide us with the compassionate and supportive dynamic essential to your journey of creating the life experience you desire.
Eating Disorder Counsellor
Michelle Gibson, MSW,RSW | Gibson & Associates
Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist
In M5A 3X9 - Nearby to Whitchurch Stouffville.
A sense of self is easily interrupted by stress, change, and trauma. Maybe you feel like you have never really known yourself and have always been focused on others. Or, maybe, you feel like you have lost a sense of self due to big changes in your life. This could all be tied in with how you feel about your body, especially if it has gone through a change as well. We can offer support for this, including help for: • Body image concerns • Low self-esteem or self-worth • Questioning self-purpose and plan • People pleasing, rescuing and fixing • Chronic guilt, regret and shame
Eating Disorder Counsellor
Lori-Ann Wesley, M.A., R.P.
Registered Psychotherapist
In M4P 1G8 - Nearby to Whitchurch Stouffville.
Eating disorders appear to result from multiple factors including cultural, social, family and emotional pressures; personality disorders; genetics and biological factors. Some research has shown a connection between child sexual abuse and subsequent development of eating disorders. Eating disorders typically begin during adolescence. Moreover, up to 90 per cent of eating disorders occur in women, though men are being diagnosed more. Helping have a healthy relationship with oneself, gaining tools for coping, healing past issues is some of the therapy focussed on.
Eating Disorder Counsellor
Winnie Lai, MDiv, RP, CCFT, RMFT-SM
Registered Psychotherapist, Certified Couple and Family Therapist, Registered Marriage and Family Therapist, Supervisor Mentor
In L3R 5B4 - Nearby to Whitchurch Stouffville.
Winnie has walked with clients to understand their root cause of their binging and purging. It is not just the compulsion of binging. Your body and your emotional well-being are also strongly impacted by it. Being aware that you may have some symptoms of Eating Disorders is a giant step. With self awareness, you can learn about what is Eating Disorders, and learn different coping strategies to help yourself. You can make a change! You can break the cycle of binging and purging!
Eating Disorder Counsellor
Brian Stather, MRE BEd, RP, CSFT, MFT
Registered Psychotherapist
In M1H 1B2 - Nearby to Whitchurch Stouffville.
With the fast pace and challenges of life, you do not have to face them alone. Sometimes you need a helping hand and a friendly ear to talk to. It's my passion to help people. I offer counselling and psychotherapy for individuals, couples and families. I work with clients to improve their resiliency, and uncover their strengths using a client centered approach and different modalities to meet needs .
Eating Disorder Counsellor
Gabriela Vilar, MA Counselling
Spanish Bilingual Psychotherapist
In L1S 2E9 - Nearby to Whitchurch Stouffville.
I offer individual counselling to support your efforts to lose weight based on the diet of your choice. Stress, depression, or anxiety due to hormonal changes, cravings or emotional difficulties may lead some individuals to overeat. Being overweight alters the functioning of the whole body plus may hurt emotionally as well. The psychological component of a successful weight loss is just as important as nutrition and exercise. Counselling supports you by identifying the emotional factors that affect your weight by rebalancing your lifestyle in a holistic way. We also work on improving your relationship with food, with your body and to learn to respond in a different and compassionate way.
Eating Disorder Counsellor
Liane Odze-Silver, MA, RP
Registered Psychotherapist
In M6C 3H1 - Nearby to Whitchurch Stouffville.
Work in therapy focuses on self-esteem, body image, eating patterns and how to move towards healthy eating, "what is healthy eating", obsessional thoughts about food, weight, shape and body image, media and peer pressure, also on perfectionism, issues with control, mental health issues, interpersonal problems; and, when the client wishes, on family problems and childhood issues such as trauma and abuse. We build a relationship where it is safe to explore issues that you choose to bring. You decide what is discussed. This is a place where there is no pressure to be a certain way. You are free to explore your ideas about what you would like to change, and I work to understand and hear.
Eating Disorder Counselor
Sarah Glinski, RP (Qualifying)
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Available for Online Therapy
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 or uncomfortable participating in social activities involving food (such as getting dinner with friends) you may be engaging in disordered eating. I offer free consultations to answer your questions and help you determine if therapy will be beneficial for you. I look forward to hearing from you.
Eating Disorder Counsellor
Sarah Stapleton, RP (Qualifying)
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
In M1L 4R9 - Nearby to Whitchurch Stouffville.
Eating is a part of our daily lives, but for many people, it is an enormous stressor. I am a Health At Every Size advocate and support clients with eating disorders in finding ways of eating that support their lifestyle, goals, and well-being. Through gentle and compassionate care, we work to re-build your lifelong relationship with food, eating, and body image, allowing you to move forward with food freedom.
Eating Disorder Counselor
Kevin Fleming, Ph.D.
Coach/Change Agent/Consultant
At Home or Private Discreet Intensives
While most eating disorder issues are treated by cognitive behavioral methodologies or specialized outpatient/inpatient programs, Grey Matters International and the work of Kevin J. Fleming, PhD provide relief first and foremost for the brain of one suffering from an eating disorder----without giving them medication. We believe that the neural circuitries responsible for the compulsive behaviors with eating are not necessarily only a neurotransmitter issue but of overused neural networks that affect the harmonization, balance, and decisions of the whole brain. Contact kevin@kevinfleminphd.com or 877-606-6161 to learn more about this safe and effective alternative.
Eating Disorder Counsellor
Robert T. Muller, Ph.D., C.Psych.
Clinical Psychologist
In M4Y 1E1 - Nearby to Whitchurch Stouffville.
Clients come to see me for psychotherapy in my practice in downtown Toronto. I work with women and men who are experiencing difficulties with eating-related disorders, including anorexia, bulimia, and over-eating. Sometimes there are associated conflicts within the family, as well as interpersonal problems including depression, anxiety-related problems, and difficulties coping with early traumas.
Eating Disorder Counsellor
Reflection Centre, MACP, RP, MSW, RSW
Registered Psychotherapists and Registered Social Workers
In L0H 1G0 - Nearby to Whitchurch Stouffville.
“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.
Eating Disorder Counsellor
David Fairweather, R.P, SWC, CHT
Registered Psychotherapist
In L4L 1A6 - Nearby to Whitchurch Stouffville.
In my experience, self acceptance and self esteem lie at the core of almost every eating condition, even when anxiety feels like the primary motivation for your behavior. Having said that, I never make assumptions about why you do what you do and what is motivating the relationship you have with food. I work hard in our relationship to understand what it feels like to be you so that we can both learn what it will take to change your eating habits for the better and encourage natural and healthy associations with both food and your body.
Eating Disorder Counsellor
Dianne Scott, MDiv
Registered Psychotherapist
In L4P 3K9 - Nearby to Whitchurch Stouffville.
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.
Eating Disorder Counsellor
Zahra Nafar, MACP
Registered Psychotherapist
In M2N 5W9 - Nearby to Whitchurch Stouffville.
Eating disorders are often symptoms of a bigger issue and the by helping you find the cause of your struggles, I can help you cope with those issues, learn healthy coping skills and provide you with effective, sustainable solution-focused strategies that provide you with tools that tackle issues that caused these issues in the first place. Your eating disorders do not have to be you, we can work together to overcome them.
Eating Disorder Counselor
Phil Naylor, MA, CH, RP
Registered Psychotherapist
Available for Online Therapy
Eating disorders can threaten physical health as well as mental health and may be associated with other disorders such as trauma, self esteem and body dysmorphia. I work from a comprehensive/holistic approach to eating disorders and often use the potent tool of hypnosis when working with these issues. I provided a safe and supportive environment in which to address these sensitive issues.
Eating Disorder Counsellor
Elaine Hoi Ling Lam, M.A., R.P.
Registered Psychotherapist
In L3R 9S2 - Nearby to Whitchurch Stouffville.
If you are reading this profile, you are probably concerned about yourself to the point that you want to seek help. You are likely to be "an emotional eater". You may have been battling with your weight and sense of self-image for a long period of time. You are constantly looking for a sense of control over the struggles on your feeling and your weight etc... With over 12 years of clinical experiences, I humbly and wholeheartedly want to support you in this battle. There are evident-based and effective therapeutic approaches to address your struggles. I offer integrative approaches to meet your needs. Please don't hesitate to reach out and start to get the help you need at this moment.
Eating Disorder Counsellor
Daniel Elias, MA
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
In M5C 1S2 - Nearby to Whitchurch Stouffville.
Our relationship with food is a central part of our health and relationships. Food can offer joy and relaxation, but also terror, self-hate, and disgust, sometimes over the course of a single meal. Together, we can explore your relationship with food and discover a path for food to become a source of nutrition, well-being, and joy in your life and relationships.
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Whitchurch Stouffville is located in Ontario, Canada. It has a land area of 206.22 square kilometers.  The population of Whitchurch Stouffville is 45,837 people with 15,355 households . The population ranking for Whitchurch Stouffville is #109 nationally and #44 for the province of Ontario with a density of 222.30 people per sq km. Whitchurch Stouffville therapists serve postal code: L4A.