Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors therapists in Fergus, ON
Browse Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors therapists in Fergus, Ontario, Canada. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
BFRB
Trickett Psychotherapy & Counselling
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapists , Counsellors
Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviours (BFRBs), such as hair pulling (trichotillomania), skin picking (excoriation disorder), or nail biting, are more than just habits. These behaviours often develop as a way to cope with stress, anxiety, or overwhelming emotions and can become difficult to control. At Trickett Psychotherapy & Counselling, we help adults and young adults understand the underlying triggers, develop healthier coping strategies, and reduce the cycle of shame and frustration. We offer therapy for Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviours in Guelph and secure online therapy across Ontario. Contact us today to book your consultation and take the first step toward lasting change.
18 Years Experience
In-Person Near Fergus, ON
Online in Fergus, ON
BFRB
Tamara Daniszewski
Registered Social Worker, M.ED, MSW, RSW
Hair pulling, skin picking or other repetitive behaviours are not just “bad habits.” They are often ways the nervous system tries to cope with stress, anxiety or overwhelm. Therapy focuses on reducing shame, increasing awareness and building healthier coping tools that actually work.
13 Years Experience
In-Person Near Fergus, ON
Online in Fergus, ON
BFRB
Edan Tasca
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, Qualifying
We treat BFRBs—hair pulling, skin picking, nail biting—using Habit Reversal Training, stimulus control, and shame-free coaching. You’ll track urges, practice competing responses, and celebrate micro-wins. Change is measurable and compassionate.
10 Years Experience
Online in Fergus, ON
BFRB
Shelley Murphy, Food & Body Image Hypnotherapist
Hypnotherapist, BASc, Former RD
Unwanted body focused repetitive behaviours often originate in the subconscious mind as coping mechanisms for stress, boredom, or emotional discomfort. Hypnosis works by accessing that subconscious space and helping to reframe the mind’s association with the habit, release the need for it, and create new mental pathways that support calm, awareness, and control.
3 Years Experience
Online in Fergus, ON (Online Only)
BFRB
Sanofer Ansari
Licensed Mental Health Counsellor, MACP
Approach: CBT-informed, emotion-focused and mindfulness-based strategies.
I help clients identify emotional, sensory, and situational triggers associated with behaviours such as hair pulling or skin picking. We work on increasing awareness, reducing shame, understanding the function of the behaviour, and developing alternative coping responses.
7 Years Experience
Online in Fergus, ON
Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors therapists in Fergus, ON Statistics
Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors therapists in Fergus, ON average 9 years of experience and charge around $177 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (94%), Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) (76%), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) (76%).
Average years in practice
9 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$177
Accept insurance
76%
Offer sliding scale
65%
Gender ID
| 57% |
Female |
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| 27% |
Male |
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| 8% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 8% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 71% |
In Person and Online |
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| 29% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 94% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 76% | Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) |
| 76% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 76% | Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) |
| 76% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 71% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 71% | Behavioral Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 88% | Young Adult |
| 82% | Teen |
| 76% | Senior |
| 41% | Children |
Client Focus
| 88% | Women |
| 82% | Men |
| 76% | Black / African American |
| 71% | Asian |
| 71% | LGBTQ+ |