Body Image therapists in Kelowna, BC
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Darren Williamson
Counsellor/Therapist, RCC (#23397)
Body image is still a massively understated issue in our society, for both women and men. Our culture privileges certain body types over others everywhere we look, to the point where body shame is ingrained in us from every direction. Hollywood, social media, and Photoshop have created unattainable ideals and told us we are doing something wrong by not attaining them. Our therapy will explore what "ideal" body image means to you, the implicit beliefs about appearance you may hold, as well as your relationship to your own body and health, all in a non-judgmental environment.
3 Years Experience
Online in Kelowna, BC
Body Image
Sofia Schuringa
Counsellor/Therapist, B.A. Psych, ADMH, RHC, RHNC
Taking a holistic approach, we will explore your core beliefs, automatic thoughts, and mental filters around body image. We can help support and guide you to a place of self-compassion and acceptance.
8 Years Experience
Online in Kelowna, BC
Body Image
Adam Manz
Licensed Mental Health Counsellor, Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC), MCP
Struggles with body image can quietly shape how you move through the world—affecting confidence, relationships, and the way you care for yourself. Whether your concerns stem from past experiences, cultural pressures, or long-standing patterns of self-criticism, therapy offers a space to understand these feelings with compassion rather than judgment. Together, we’ll explore the deeper roots of your relationship with your body, support nervous system regulation, and build a more grounded sense of self-worth that isn’t defined by appearance.
3 Years Experience
Online in Kelowna, BC
Body Image
Our Landing Place
Therapist, RCC, CCC, RSW, RP, RCT
The world around us can be hard on our self image, whether that be about our size, our shape, or our gender. We've got space for everyone and we recognize the ways these issues are structural and not just personal.
16 Years Experience
Online in Kelowna, BC (Online Only)
Body Image
Birgit Schreiber Dr
Psychologist, PhD and MA in Psychology
Body image problems are part of a constellation of challenges and problems, and are often embedded into other diagnoses. With therapy these can be addressed.
26 Years Experience
Online in Kelowna, BC (Online Only)
Kelowna is British Columbia's Okanagan Valley hub, a lakeside city whose combination of wine tourism, outdoor recreation, and rapid real estate growth has transformed it into one of BC's most sought-after places to live, with a correspondingly growing demand for mental health services. Interior Health provides public mental health services to the region, and a growing private therapy sector serves the city's mix of retirees, young families, tech workers, and seasonal residents. Wildfire risk has become an increasingly prominent source of climate anxiety and community stress as BC's fire seasons have intensified, and several local therapists have developed expertise in disaster trauma and environmental grief. Common therapy concerns include relocation and life transition stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, and the financial pressure of living in a market where housing costs have risen dramatically.
Body Image therapists in Kelowna, BC Statistics
Body Image therapists in Kelowna, BC average 9 years of experience and charge around $158 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (61%), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (61%), and Somatic Therapy (53%).
Average years in practice
9 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$158
Accept insurance
67%
Offer sliding scale
61%
Gender ID
| 79% |
Female |
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| 17% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 57% |
In Person and Online |
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| 43% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 61% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 61% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 53% | Somatic Therapy |
| 52% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 52% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
| 51% | Narrative Therapy |
| 49% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 73% | Young Adult |
| 65% | Teen |
| 61% | Senior |
| 18% | Children |
Client Focus
| 67% | Women |
| 51% | LGBTQ+ |
| 51% | Men |
| 42% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 35% | Black / African American |