Eating Disorders therapists in London, Ontario ON, Canada CA
Eating Disorders
Kathy Roberts, London, Ontario
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Anorexia nervosa. Binge eating. Bulimia. ARFID. Pica. Orthorexia. These aren't just diets or lifestyle choices; they are complex mental health conditions characterized by dysfunctional eating behaviors and thoughts about food and weight. They can be dangerous to our mental and physical health. They are notoriously difficult to treat, and the road to recovery can be long. The earlier an eating disorder is detected and treated, the greater the chance of recovery.
To treat an eating disorder, it is best to have a team that includes the person with the the eating disorder (and their parents and/or partner), a doctor (who may prescribe medicine), a dietician with expertise in eating disorders, and of course, a therapist. Usually, the immediate priority is behavioural change (e.g. eating less restrictively, reducing the frequency of purging or binging). During this stage, the role of the therapist is to support the journey toward tangible change, to help you manage your mental health and validate your feelings.
As behaviours improve, a therapist can help you understand the contributing factors that led to the eating issues and body image problems; examine the thoughts, feelings and actions that maintain negative behaviour cycles; identify and gain insight into your triggers and how to manage them; improve your eating habits, self image, confidence, and resilience; and develop personalized coping strategies to replace negative behaviours like bingeing, vomiting, use of laxatives and diet pills, and over-exercise.
The therapy part is what I do. I'm a compassionate, experienced and highly qualified counsellor. And eating disorder therapy is not just a sideline for me. For 9 years, my private practice has significantly focused on helping teens and young adults who are struggling with body image or eating challenges. I'm also connected; I know London's eating disorder resources, including local dieticians who specialize in eating disorders. If you or someone you love is struggling with these challenges, I can definitely help!
My website [ krcounselling.ca/eating-disorders ] has lots of great information about the types of eating disorders, possible signs, common food rituals, and how eating disorders are treated. It also explains the role of talk therapy when dealing with an eating disorder ... and what to look for in an ED therapist.
36 Years Experience
Eating Disorders
The Cohen Clinic
Psychologist, Psy.D.
At The Cohen Clinic, we have a Registered Dietitian and Psychotherapist who will work with you to develop a more positive relationship with food, body image, disordered eating and gut issues.
10 Years Experience
Eating Disorders
Shauna Wallace (Equilibrium Psychotherapy)
Registered Psychotherapist, BAS, MA
I am passionate about working with individuals who struggle with disordered eating, exercise, and body image. I support folks in recovering from binge eating, vomiting, laxative use, restriction, compulsive overexercising, and more. These all-consuming thoughts and behaviours do not need to define you.
3 Years Experience
Eating Disorders
Lorna Barnes, Oak Tree Counselling
Licensed Professional Counsellor, CT, CPC
Eating disorders can develop when a child lacks validation, nurture and support and when they've experienced bullying, neglect or abuse. Counselling will look to validate and build self-worth, to encourage clients to find an accountability partner, to get medical care, and possibly a treatment program specializing in eating disorders.
21 Years Experience
Eating Disorders
Jess Erb
Registered Psychotherapist, DPsychotherapy
For many years working both at the university and in a practice in Edinburgh, UK, I have specialised in helping women and men overcome eating distress and concerns, getting to the bottom of what may be triggering this relationship with food.
10 Years Experience