Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors therapists in Kamloops, BC
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BFRB
Spencer Copland
Registered Psychotherapist, RCC, MCP
Body-focused repetitive behaviours can include hair pulling, skin picking, nail biting, or other repetitive actions that can feel difficult to control or stop. These behaviours are often coping strategies that develop in response to anxiety, stress, overwhelm, emotional distress, or nervous system dysregulation. While they may offer short-term relief, they can also lead to feelings of shame or frustration over time.
In our work together, we’ll gently explore the patterns and triggers that contribute to these behaviours, building greater awareness and understanding without judgment. This insight helps create space for change, while also supporting self-compassion and reducing the cycle of shame that often maintains the behaviour.
We’ll work on developing practical and sustainable strategies for anxiety management, emotional regulation, and nervous system support. I draw from somatic therapy approaches, IFS, ACT, Mindfulness-Based CBT, DBT, and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), tailoring our work to your needs and readiness.
I offer both in-person and virtual counselling sessions. You’re welcome to reach out or visit my website to book a free 20-minute phone consultation to learn more about my approach.
6 Years Experience
Online in Kamloops, BC
BFRB
Pegah Behbehani
Counsellor/Therapist, Registered Clinical Counsellor
My counselling style is influenced by trauma-informed therapy, strength-based therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), AEDP, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Bowen Family Systems, Narrative Therapy, and EMDR, Hakomi therapy, IFS therapy.
7 Years Experience
Online in Kamloops, BC
BFRB
Marjan Emami
Counsellor/Therapist, MD, RTC #3608, MPCC-Provisional #4797, ACTA #3122
I approach body-focused repetitive behaviors—such as skin picking, hair pulling, or nail biting—as meaningful responses, often serving as ways the body regulates tension or unmet emotional needs. Together, we explore what these behaviors are expressing and the patterns behind them. Through increased awareness and a more compassionate relationship with oneself, change can emerge in a way that is both sustainable and respectful.
2 Years Experience
Online in Kamloops, BC (Online Only)
BFRB
Denisa Zitnansky Caceres
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Living with a body-focused repetitive behaviour (BFRB), such as hair pulling or skin picking, can feel frustrating, isolating and embarrassing. It can feel like a never-ending struggle to try and refrain from the behaviour, only to find yourself picking or pulling again. Together we come up with a plan to use strategies to held reduce the behaviour.
20 Years Experience
Online in Kamloops, BC (Online Only)
BFRB
Selah Counselling, Mediation, and Training Center
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
If you find yourself pulling your hair, picking at your skin, biting your nails, or engaging in other repetitive behaviours that feel hard to stop, you are not alone. Body-focused repetitive behaviours often develop as a way to manage stress, anxiety, boredom, or nervous system overwhelm. They can provide temporary relief but leave you feeling frustrated, ashamed, or out of control afterward.
At Selah Counselling, we approach these behaviours with compassion and curiosity, not judgment. Together, we explore what is driving the behaviour beneath the surface. We examine triggers, emotional patterns, and nervous system regulation while developing practical tools to interrupt the cycle. Our work focuses on increasing awareness, strengthening coping skills, and helping your body feel safer without relying on habits that cause distress. The goal is not simply to stop the behaviour, but to understand it and support lasting change from the inside out.
29 Years Experience
Online in Kamloops, BC
Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors therapists in Kamloops, BC Statistics
Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors therapists in Kamloops, BC average 12 years of experience and charge around $162 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (88%), Behavioral Therapy (63%), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) (63%).
Average years in practice
12 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$162
Accept insurance
88%
Offer sliding scale
38%
Gender ID
| 80% |
Female |
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| 20% |
Male |
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Session Type
| 62% |
In Person and Online |
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| 38% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 88% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 63% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 63% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 63% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 50% | Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) |
| 50% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 50% | Somatic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 75% | Young Adult |
| 63% | Teen |
| 50% | Senior |
| 13% | Children |
Client Focus
| 50% | Women |
| 38% | Men |
| 25% | Asian |
| 25% | Black / African American |
| 25% | Christian |