Obesity therapists in Vancouver, BC
Browse Obesity therapists in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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 Vancouver, 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 Vancouver, BC (Online Only)
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 Vancouver, BC
Obesity
Sanofer Ansari
Licensed Mental Health Counsellor, MACP
Approach: Compassion-focused, CBT, emotion-focused and behavioural approaches.
I explore the psychological and emotional factors that may contribute to difficulties with weight, including stress, emotional eating, self-esteem, body image, and learned behavioural patterns. The focus is on reducing shame, developing healthier coping strategies, and supporting sustainable well-being.
7 Years Experience
Online in Vancouver, BC
Obesity
Kimberly Davidson | Katalyst Integrated Trauma Treatment
Counsellor/Therapist, RCS, MTC, RTC, SEP, CCTP, CCISM, CFRC, CATP, NARM
Most obesity issues come from trauma - single or complex. That is long before society or other industries get involved. This is not your fault and you are worthy of healing and to see yourself differently and to let your body heal also. There are things you can do to change this for yourself, with understanding and help, to then also address who you are, when facing the rest of the world from this new perspective.
20 Years Experience
Online in Vancouver, BC (Online Only)
Obesity therapists in Vancouver, BC Statistics
Obesity therapists in Vancouver, BC average 9 years of experience and charge around $156 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (87%), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (80%), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (73%).
Average years in practice
9 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$156
Accept insurance
67%
Offer sliding scale
60%
Gender ID
| 75% |
Female |
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| 25% |
Male |
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Session Type
| 60% |
Online Only |
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| 40% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 87% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 80% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 73% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 73% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 67% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 67% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 60% | Multicultural Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 87% | Teen |
| 73% | Senior |
| 60% | Young Adult |
| 27% | Children |
Client Focus
| 73% | Men |
| 67% | Women |
| 60% | Middle Eastern |
| 53% | Asian |
| 53% | Black / African American |