We understand that you may be struggling with a variety of issues such as worry thoughts, self-doubt, relationship difficulties, disordered eating, body dysmorphia, compulsive behaviors, perfectionistic behaviors, and many more.
Our approach is to explore the complex pain that lies beneath these symptoms, as we believe that it is essential to address the root causes of your challenges. These underlying pains may include fear of being a burden or being "too much," fear of being "not enough," fear of being different from others, beliefs of being fundamentally broken, or the belief that one's feelings are not real, important, or valid. Additionally, we aim to address attachment trauma, physical and sexual abuse, chronic emptiness, shame, grief, self-hatred, and worthlessness, among other issues.
At Exhale Psychology, our goal is to provide a safe and nurturing environment where you can explore these deep-seated emotions and beliefs, ultimately leading to a more fulfilling and balanced life.
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We take a transdiagnostic approach to eating disorders, meaning that we don’t focus on specific diagnosis (eg. Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder) but instead focus on the disordered relationship with food and the body.
In addition to working on your relationship with food and your body, we believe that in order to achieve full recovery, you also need to address your underlying issues. We believe that eating disorders are not about food, weight, and shape, but that deep down they are really about pain and discomfort.
In this way the food and body image difficulties act like a mirror, reflecting a deeper, more complicated pain.
Some examples of common underlying issues that need to be worked through in order to achieve full recovery include:
- Perfectionism
- Self-doubt
- Inappropriate guilt and self-blame
- Poor sense of self (lack of identity)
- Trauma experiences
- Relationship difficulties (this can include family, friendships, and romantic relationships)
- Feelings of helplessness, hopelessness, or emptiness
- Feelings of unworthiness or inadequacy
- Ongoing pressure from others or yourself to achieve academically, in sports, or in other areas
- Difficulty managing and/or communicating feelings
- A strong need to be in control
Through addressing these underlying issues, you can work towards not only a positive relationship with food and your body, but a meaningful life that includes, joy, pleasure, flexibility, freedom, and spontaneity.
All clinicians at Exhale Psychology Centre are trained in a range of evidence based therapies to ensure that we can use the right therapy for you.
We offer:
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy - Enhanced (CBT-E)
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
CBT based Trauma Therapy
Schema Therapy
Schema based Trauma Therapy
Sensorimotor Psychotherapy
Mindfulness
Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)
Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT)
We specifically focus on chronic and complex mental health issues with a range of evidence based therapies that can be delivered in person or via telehealth
We are committed to providing treatment for clients and training for health professionals that is neurodiversity affirming, non weight-focused, weight-neutral / health at every size (HAES), trauma-informed, harm-reduction focused, LGBTQAI+ inclusive, intersectional, anti-oppressive, and guided by those with lived experience.
We do not offer a one size fits all but instead see each client as a whole person requiring an individualised approach.
View our servicesOur psychologists and dietitian are skilled in the areas of neurodivergence, eating disorders, & complex trauma.
Meet the teamOur approach is neurodiversity affirming, trauma-informed, weight neutral, and intersectional.
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