Obesity therapists in Sydney, NS
Browse Obesity therapists in Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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 Sydney, NS (Online Only)
Obesity
Kevin Jones
Psychologist, MACP
My approach to supporting clients managing obesity focuses on creating a compassionate, non-judgmental space to explore the physical, emotional, and behavioral factors that influence weight and health. I help clients identify patterns related to eating, activity, stress, and self-image while supporting them in developing realistic, sustainable strategies for behavior change. Using evidence-informed approaches, including cognitive-behavioural techniques and motivational support, I work with clients to build confidence, enhance self-care, and improve overall well-being. My goal is to empower clients to make lasting lifestyle changes while fostering a positive relationship with their body and health.
7 Years Experience
Online in Sydney, NS
Obesity
Zain Abideen
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BSc, MACP
Struggles with weight can involve emotional, behavioural, and lifestyle factors. Therapy focuses on understanding the emotional relationship with food, stress, and self image while building healthier habits and self compassion.
2 Years Experience
Online in Sydney, NS (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 Sydney, NS
Obesity
Trickett Psychotherapy & Counselling
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapists , Counsellors
Obesity is a complex health condition influenced by many factors, including emotional well-being, stress, trauma, habits, lifestyle, and physical health. It is not simply a matter of willpower. Many people struggle with emotional eating, low self-esteem, anxiety, or depression that can make lasting change difficult. At Trickett Psychotherapy & Counselling, we provide compassionate, evidence-based therapy to help adults understand the emotional factors affecting their health, develop healthier coping strategies, and build sustainable habits that support both physical and emotional well-being. We offer therapy for obesity and emotional eating in Guelph and secure online therapy across Ontario. Contact us today to book your consultation and begin your journey toward a healthier, more balanced life.
18 Years Experience
Online in Sydney, NS
Sydney is the urban centre of Cape Breton Regional Municipality and the primary city on Cape Breton Island, a former industrial centre whose steel industry collapsed across the 1960s–2000s, leaving behind one of Canada's most contaminated industrial sites—the Sydney Tar Ponds—and a community that has grappled with the environmental, economic, and psychological legacy of industrial decline and contamination for generations. The Cape Breton Regional Hospital provides mental health services, and the community's tight-knit social fabric—Cape Breton is known for its Celtic cultural traditions, music, and community solidarity—provides genuine protective factors against isolation. Cape Breton University contributes to a modest growth in the regional knowledge economy alongside a student mental health dimension. Common therapy concerns include economic grief and community loss following industrial decline, environmental trauma, seasonal depression in an Atlantic climate, and the mental health challenges of a community that has shown remarkable resilience while confronting genuinely difficult circumstances.
Obesity therapists in Sydney, NS Statistics
Obesity therapists in Sydney, NS average 7 years of experience and charge around $169 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (78%), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (56%), and Behavioral Therapy (44%).
Average years in practice
7 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$169
Accept insurance
67%
Offer sliding scale
67%
Gender ID
| 60% |
Female |
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| 40% |
Male |
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Session Type
| 56% |
In Person and Online |
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| 44% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 78% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 56% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 44% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 44% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 44% | Gottman Method Couples Therapy |
| 44% | Hypnotherapy |
| 44% | Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 78% | Senior |
| 67% | Teen |
| 67% | Young Adult |
| 22% | Children |
Client Focus
| 78% | Men |
| 67% | Christian |
| 67% | Middle Eastern |
| 67% | Women |
| 56% | Asian |