Obesity therapists in Richmond, British Columbia BC, Canada CA
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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 Richmond, BC British Columbia (Online Only)
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 Richmond, BC British Columbia (Online Only)
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 Richmond, BC British Columbia
Obesity
Modern Mind Therapy, Mackenzie Fournier
Registered Psychotherapist, BSocSc, MACP, RP
I support clients struggling with weight-related concerns, emotional eating, and the mental and emotional patterns that make change feel difficult. Therapy focuses on reducing shame, understanding behaviors around food, and building sustainable habits that support both physical and emotional wellbeing.
3 Years Experience
Online in Richmond, BC British Columbia (Online Only)
Obesity
Semra Lamky, Emotional Peace Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (RP), MACP, Bsc
I support individuals in exploring the emotional, psychological, and behavioural aspects of their relationship with food, body image, and self-esteem. Obesity is often influenced by complex factors such as trauma, stress, anxiety, and societal pressure, and my approach is compassionate, nonjudgmental, and rooted in understanding each person's unique story. I help clients identify underlying emotional triggers, develop healthier coping strategies, and build a more positive and sustainable relationship with their bodies and overall well-being. My goal is to empower individuals to make meaningful changes while fostering self-acceptance and resilience.
3 Years Experience
Online in Richmond, BC British Columbia (Online Only)
Richmond, British Columbia is one of the most ethnically Chinese cities outside of Asia — with Chinese Canadians comprising a significant majority of the population and Mandarin and Cantonese widely spoken — creating a therapy community where demand for Chinese-language and culturally competent therapists far exceeds available supply. The city's proximity to Vancouver International Airport and its role as a gateway community for recent immigrants from Hong Kong, mainland China, and Taiwan shapes a therapy landscape particularly attuned to immigration stress, cross-cultural family dynamics, and the identity challenges of first-generation residents. Richmond Hospital provides institutional mental health resources alongside a private therapy community that is increasingly building capacity in Chinese-language care. Help-seeking stigma in some East Asian communities remains a significant barrier, and many therapists in Richmond invest considerable clinical energy in normalizing therapy as part of their work.
Obesity therapists in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada Statistics
Obesity therapists in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada average 9 years of experience and charge around $158 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (94%), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (88%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (82%).
Average years in practice
9 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$158
Accept insurance
71%
Offer sliding scale
71%
Gender ID
| 74% |
Female |
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| 21% |
Male |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 59% |
Online Only |
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| 41% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 94% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 88% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 82% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 71% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 65% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
| 65% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 65% | Narrative Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 88% | Teen |
| 76% | Senior |
| 59% | Young Adult |
| 35% | Children |
Client Focus
| 76% | Men |
| 65% | Women |
| 59% | LGBTQ+ |
| 59% | Middle Eastern |
| 53% | Black / African American |