Obesity therapists in Esquimalt, BC
Browse Obesity therapists in Esquimalt, British Columbia, Canada. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Obesity
Shelley Murphy, Food & Body Image Hypnotherapist
Hypnotherapist, BASc, Former RD
Shelley brings a rare combination of expertise as a former registered dietitian turned hypnotherapist. Most people who struggle with their weight already know what foods support health, what habits they “should” be doing and what hasn’t worked before. And yet, emotions trigger overeating, motivation fades, all-or-nothing thinking takes over and shame leads to giving up. This isn’t failure; it’s how the subconscious mind works. Patterns like emotional eating, cravings, and self-sabotage operate below conscious awareness. That’s why insight alone often isn’t enough. Hypnotherapy works by shifting the subconscious patterns that drive behaviour. Rather than forcing change through discipline, Shelley's non-diet approach with hypnotherapy helps your system feel safe enough to respond differently by calming the nervous system, interrupting automatic habit loops, strengthening internal cues of trust and regulation, and reducing the emotional charge around food and weight. So change becomes less effortful, and more sustainable.
3 Years Experience
Online in Esquimalt, BC (Online Only)
Obesity
Shay Galamiton
Counsellor/Therapist, RPC, MPCC
I work with individuals managing obesity in a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space. Together, we explore underlying challenges, build sustainable healthy habits, strengthen self-confidence, and work toward long-term physical and emotional wellness.
3 Years Experience
Online in Esquimalt, BC (Online Only)
Obesity
Mia Klassen
Licensed Professional Counsellor, MPCC #3875, CT #2438, LSCC
Weight isn't just about food—it's about pain, protection, trauma, and survival. Once we've built trust and safety, we'll gently explore what lies beneath: the emotional reasons your body holds onto weight, the ways food became comfort or control, the trauma that taught you to make yourself bigger or smaller. This isn't about dieting or shame. Our focus is your physical health and overall wellbeing, not achieving some ideal number. You'll learn to regulate emotions without using food, understand your body's signals, and address the root causes rather than just symptoms. Healing your relationship with your body means healing what's underneath.
10 Years Experience
Online in Esquimalt, BC
Obesity
Bonny Kaman Li
Counsellor/Therapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP
Body-related concerns are often connected to emotional and relational factors. Therapy focuses on self-compassion, emotional awareness, and sustainable change without shame.
12 Years Experience
Online in Esquimalt, BC
Obesity
Zain Abideen
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BSc, MACP
Struggles with weight can involve emotional, behavioural, and lifestyle factors. Therapy focuses on understanding the emotional relationship with food, stress, and self image while building healthier habits and self compassion.
2 Years Experience
Online in Esquimalt, BC (Online Only)
Obesity therapists in Esquimalt, BC Statistics
Obesity therapists in Esquimalt, BC average 10 years of experience and charge around $155 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (88%), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (75%), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (75%).
Average years in practice
10 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$155
Accept insurance
63%
Offer sliding scale
69%
Gender ID
| 76% |
Female |
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| 24% |
Male |
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Session Type
| 56% |
Online Only |
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| 44% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 88% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 75% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 75% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 69% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 69% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 63% | Multicultural Therapy |
| 56% | Behavioral Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 88% | Teen |
| 75% | Senior |
| 56% | Young Adult |
| 25% | Children |
Client Focus
| 75% | Men |
| 63% | Christian |
| 63% | Middle Eastern |
| 63% | Women |
| 56% | Asian |