Obesity therapists in Smithers, BC
Browse Obesity therapists in Smithers, British Columbia, Canada. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Obesity
Interactive Counselling
Counsellor/Therapist, RPC
Obesity counselling empowers you to break free from cycles of shame, emotional eating, and self-doubt, fostering sustainable health and self-compassion. Tailored for individuals, couples, or families, sessions integrate cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based eating awareness, and motivational interviewing to address root causes—stress, habits, or societal pressures—while building intuitive eating and movement joy. Learn practical tools: goal-setting without guilt, body positivity practices, and support networks for lasting change. From weight-focused struggles to holistic wellness, specialized guidance turns obstacles into triumphs, enhancing vitality and confidence. Redefine health on your terms; embrace a nourished life. Start your empowering path today.
12 Years Experience
Online in Smithers, BC
Obesity
Pamela Mekuz
Pre-Licensed Professional, RP (Q)
Living with obesity can be complex, involving far more than food choices or willpower. Weight can be influenced by a combination of biological, psychological, emotional, and environmental factors, and sometimes reflects underlying challenges that deserve greater understanding and care. I believe it's possible to work toward personal health goals while also developing greater self-acceptance and compassion for yourself along the way. Drawing on my background in eating disorder recovery coaching, I offer a nonjudgmental space to explore your relationship with food and your body, consider the emotional and behavioural patterns that may be contributing to your struggles, and better understand the factors influencing your well-being. Together, we can explore what health means to you and work toward a vision that reflects your own values, needs, and goals.
0 Years Experience
Online in Smithers, BC (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 Smithers, BC (Online Only)
Obesity
Jennifer Morley
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MA, BSc, BA, CCPA
We provide compassionate therapy for individuals navigating obesity and weight-related concerns. Our approach centres emotional wellbeing, self-compassion, and understanding the psychological and behavioural factors that influence health and change.
3 Years Experience
Online in Smithers, BC (Online Only)
Obesity
Nina Hopmeier
Licensed Professional Counsellor, Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC)
Weight gain can result in people feeling judged, insecure, and helpless in their ability to feel comfortable in their own skin. Weight gain is often associated with emotional distress and a perceived inability to manage hardships in a constructive and healthy way. The therapy process regarding obesity and weight gain will largely depend on the unique situation of the client. We will explore the history of your weight gain struggles; when it began and what was going on for you at the time. We will also explore the purpose of turning toward food. Food may have helped you to temporarily manage difficult emotions. Understanding the purpose and function of turning toward food is a fundamental part of the therapy process, as clients learn to view their difficulty through a compassionate and nonjudgmental lens. By gaining insight into the meaning that you attach to food we will collaboratively establish a treatment plan that aligns with your unique wants and needs.
15 Years Experience
Online in Smithers, BC (Online Only)
Obesity therapists in Smithers, BC Statistics
Obesity therapists in Smithers, BC average 10 years of experience and charge around $156 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (86%), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (79%), and Behavioral Therapy (71%).
Average years in practice
10 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$156
Accept insurance
64%
Offer sliding scale
64%
Gender ID
| 73% |
Female |
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| 27% |
Male |
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Session Type
| 57% |
Online Only |
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| 43% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 86% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 79% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 71% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 71% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 71% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 64% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 57% | Multicultural Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 86% | Teen |
| 79% | Senior |
| 57% | Young Adult |
| 21% | Children |
Client Focus
| 71% | Men |
| 64% | Women |
| 57% | Middle Eastern |
| 50% | Asian |
| 50% | Black / African American |