Weight Loss therapists in Amherst, NS
Browse Weight Loss therapists in Amherst, Nova Scotia, Canada. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Weight Loss
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 food and 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 Amherst, NS (Online Only)
Weight Loss
Birgit Schreiber Dr
Psychologist, PhD and MA in Psychology
Weightloss can be a life long challenge, by exploring our relationship with food, the complexity around it and how to truelly loose the weight will be our focus.
26 Years Experience
Online in Amherst, NS (Online Only)
Weight Loss
Evonie Johnson, EJ Counselling and Coaching
Registered Social Worker, BA (Psychology), BSW, MSW, RSW
Weight management continues to be a struggle for most people, even though now we are equipped with more knowledge and understanding of fitness and nutrition than ever before. For many people, weight loss does not simply involve balancing physical activity, and food intake. For those who use food to cope with stress and distress, having the capacity to handle distressing emotions effectively is vital to weight management. Counselling and coaching can help you address and understand your relationship with mood and food, enabling you to be in control of your body and mind.
22 Years Experience
Online in Amherst, NS (Online Only)
Weight Loss
Jennifer Morley
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MA, BSc, BA, CCPA
We support individuals navigating weight-related concerns with a compassionate, non-judgmental approach. Therapy focuses on emotional wellbeing, behaviour patterns, and developing a healthier relationship with food, body, and self.
3 Years Experience
Online in Amherst, NS (Online Only)
Weight Loss
Interactive Counselling
Counsellor/Therapist, RPC
Lasting weight loss involves more than just dieting; it's about addressing the emotional and psychological factors that influence eating habits. Counselling for weight management offers a non-judgmental space to explore your relationship with food, identify triggers for emotional eating, and cultivate mindful eating practices. Therapists help you reframe negative thought patterns and develop healthier coping mechanisms for stress, leading to sustainable and compassionate lifestyle changes. The goal is to build a positive body image and increase your overall well-being, moving beyond a cycle of guilt and restriction toward lasting health.
12 Years Experience
Online in Amherst, NS
Weight Loss therapists in Amherst, NS Statistics
Weight Loss therapists in Amherst, NS average 10 years of experience and charge around $153 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (83%), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (58%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (50%).
Average years in practice
10 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$153
Accept insurance
42%
Offer sliding scale
42%
Gender ID
| 69% |
Female |
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| 31% |
Male |
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Session Type
| 58% |
In Person and Online |
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| 42% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 83% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 58% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 50% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 42% | Hypnotherapy |
| 33% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 33% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 33% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 75% | Teen |
| 67% | Young Adult |
| 58% | Senior |
| 17% | Children |
Client Focus
| 75% | Women |
| 67% | Christian |
| 67% | Men |
| 58% | Hindu |
| 58% | LGBTQ+ |