Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors therapists in London, Ontario ON, Canada CA
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Selah Counselling, Mediation, and Training Center
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
If you find yourself pulling your hair, picking at your skin, biting your nails, or engaging in other repetitive behaviours that feel hard to stop, you are not alone. Body-focused repetitive behaviours often develop as a way to manage stress, anxiety, boredom, or nervous system overwhelm. They can provide temporary relief but leave you feeling frustrated, ashamed, or out of control afterward.
At Selah Counselling, we approach these behaviours with compassion and curiosity, not judgment. Together, we explore what is driving the behaviour beneath the surface. We examine triggers, emotional patterns, and nervous system regulation while developing practical tools to interrupt the cycle. Our work focuses on increasing awareness, strengthening coping skills, and helping your body feel safer without relying on habits that cause distress. The goal is not simply to stop the behaviour, but to understand it and support lasting change from the inside out.
29 Years Experience
In-Person Near London, ON
Online in London, ON Ontario
Yasmin Rombola-Bacchus
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), Dipl. Psych.
I provide strategies to challenge negative self-perceptions, build self-esteem, and foster self-acceptance. My approach focuses on exploring the underlying factors contributing to your concerns and developing practical techniques to enhance your experience. Together, we work towards breaking free from harmful pressures, and achieving a balanced and fulfilling life.
3 Years Experience
Online in London, ON Ontario
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 London, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Durham Psychotherapy (In-person + Direct Billing Available)
Registered Social Worker, MSW,RSW
HRT-based treatment for hair pulling, skin picking, and nail biting. We track urges, build competing responses, and reduce shame. Small wins you can measure.
16 Years Experience
Online in London, ON Ontario
Rikki-Lee Epp
Therapist, Registered Psychotherapist, RP, BA, Dipl. Psych.
I work with Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (like hair pulling or skin picking) by exploring the emotional and relational roots of these symptoms. Through a psychodynamic lens, we look at how these behaviors may unconsciously serve to manage overwhelming feelings, self-criticism, or unresolved inner conflict. Our work supports deeper self-understanding, emotional regulation, and gentler ways of relating to the self.
3 Years Experience
Online in London, ON Ontario (Online Only)
London, Ontario is home to Western University and one of Canada's leading teaching hospitals — London Health Sciences Centre — which together make it a significant hub for medical education and mental health training, feeding a well-developed private practice community. The city's large student population, combined with a substantial healthcare and professional workforce, drives consistent demand for therapists working with academic stress, young adult identity, and the pressures of high-achieving careers. London's growing immigrant community — including large South Asian, Middle Eastern, and African populations — is increasing demand for culturally informed and multilingual therapists. The city's relatively affordable cost of living compared to Toronto and Hamilton makes private therapy accessible to a broader cross-section of the population.
Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors therapists in London, Ontario, Canada Statistics
Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors therapists in London, Ontario, Canada average 9 years of experience and charge around $175 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (93%), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) (80%), and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) (80%).
Average years in practice
9 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$175
Accept insurance
80%
Offer sliding scale
73%
Gender ID
| 60% |
Female |
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| 30% |
Male |
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| 5% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 67% |
In Person and Online |
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| 33% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 93% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 80% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 80% | Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) |
| 73% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 73% | Narrative Therapy |
| 73% | Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) |
| 67% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 93% | Young Adult |
| 87% | Teen |
| 80% | Senior |
| 53% | Children |
Client Focus
| 80% | Women |
| 73% | Men |
| 67% | Black / African American |
| 67% | LGBTQ+ |
| 60% | Persons with Disabilities |