Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors therapists in London, ON
Browse Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors therapists in London, Ontario, Canada. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
BFRB
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
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
Online in London, ON
BFRB
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
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 London, ON
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 London, ON
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, ON Statistics
Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors therapists in London, ON average 9 years of experience and charge around $175 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (94%), Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) (75%), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) (75%).
Average years in practice
9 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$175
Accept insurance
75%
Offer sliding scale
63%
Gender ID
| 63% |
Female |
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| 27% |
Male |
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| 5% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 69% |
In Person and Online |
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| 31% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 94% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 75% | Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) |
| 75% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 75% | Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) |
| 75% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 69% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 69% | Behavioral Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 88% | Young Adult |
| 81% | Teen |
| 75% | Senior |
| 38% | Children |
Client Focus
| 88% | Women |
| 81% | Men |
| 75% | Black / African American |
| 69% | Asian |
| 69% | LGBTQ+ |