Shelley Murphy, Food & Body Image Hypnotherapist (She/Her)
Hypnotherapist, BASc, Former RD
Online in
Multiple Canadian Provinces
Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland And Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon
(Online Only)
I believe that meaningful change doesn’t come from forcing or fixing yourself, it comes from understanding yourself more deeply, and learning how to work with your mind and body, rather than against them. In my work as a clinical hypnotherapist, I often meet people who are capable, thoughtful, and self-aware, yet feel stuck in patterns of anxiety, overthinking, emotional eating, or self-doubt. These patterns can feel frustrating, especially when you’ve “tried everything” to change them. What I’ve seen, time and time again, is that real, lasting change happens when we gently access the deeper parts of the mind where these patterns are held. This is where hypnotherapy can be incredibly effective; supporting you to shift not just how you think, but how you feel, respond, and experience yourself day to day.
Client Focus
Session Format: Group, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Senior, Teen, Young Adult
Demographic Expertise: Men, Women clients.
Languages: English
Treatment Approach
- Behavioral Therapy Uses learning techniques like reinforcement and practice to change unwanted behaviors. It is often applied to phobias, anxiety, and habits.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) One of the most widely used approaches, CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with healthier patterns. It is effective for anxiety, depression, and many other concerns.
- Experiential Therapy Involves hands-on activities to bring emotions into the present moment. It helps clients process feelings more deeply than through conversation alone.
- Hypnotherapy Uses guided relaxation and focus to access the subconscious mind. It is often used for habits, anxiety, and pain management.
- Integrative Therapy Combines techniques from multiple approaches into a customized plan. It adapts to each client’s unique situation and needs.
- Internal Family Systems (IFS) Helps clients heal by working with different ‘parts’ of themselves, like inner critics or wounded children. It fosters harmony within the self.
- Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) Combines mindfulness practices with CBT to prevent depression relapse. It helps people notice thoughts without judgment and respond more calmly.
- Motivational Interviewing (MI) A collaborative, client-centered approach that strengthens motivation for change. It is especially effective for addictions and health behaviors.
- Neuropsychology Examines how brain function affects thinking, memory, and behavior. It often involves assessment and rehabilitation strategies.
- Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) Emphasizes empathy, unconditional positive regard, and authenticity. It provides a safe space for self-discovery and growth.
- Psychoeducational Therapy Provides education and coping tools about mental health conditions. It empowers clients with knowledge and practical skills.
- Self Psychology Explores the development of self-esteem and identity. It emphasizes the importance of empathy in healing.
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) Focuses on solutions and future goals rather than past problems. It is practical, short-term, and goal-driven.
- Somatic Therapy Helps clients notice how emotions are stored in the body. It uses breath, movement, and awareness for healing trauma and stress.
Approach Description: My approach is collaborative, practical, and compassion-focused. Rather than focusing on willpower, restriction, or rigid food rules, I help clients understand the deeper patterns driving unwanted eating behaviours and stress responses. Using clinical hypnotherapy, nervous system regulation, behaviour change principles, and nutrition-informed insight, the work focuses on building awareness, creating safety within the body, and developing more supportive responses that feel sustainable over time.
Fees & Insurance
Fees
- Average Session Fee $159 CAD
- Affordable sliding scale therapy: apply if you may be eligible.
- Affordable self-guided hypnosis kits are available for those looking to begin this work at their own pace before pursuing individualized support. These tools are designed to provide practical, accessible support for emotional eating, food noise, stress responses, sleep disruption and behaviour change using guided hypnosis recordings and companion workbooks.
- Out of Network
Education & Credentials
Shelley Murphy, Food & Body Image Hypnotherapist BASc, Former RD
- Female
- Practicing Since 2023
Education: Bachelor of Applied Science (Honours) in Human Nutrition, Certified member of College of Registered Dietitians of Ontario from 1998-2025, National Guild of Hypnotists certified Hypnotherapy training 2022, Integrative Psychotherapy Certification (in process) with SOPHIA School
Shelley Murphy, Food & Body Image Hypnotherapist Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available Online for residents of Multiple Canadian Provinces Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland And Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon
- Online Therapy Details: Telehealth Zoom
A compassionate, nutrition-informed hypnotherapy practice supporting adults struggling with emotional eating, food noise, stress-driven patterns, and behaviour change. Services include self-guided hypnosis kits and limited individualized support, with a focus on nervous system regulation, sustainable change, and creating a more peaceful relationship with food and body.