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Heal Your Relationship with Food

Make Peace with Yourself

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Compassionate Therapy for Those Struggling with Eating and Body Image Concerns.

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You might be exhausted from the constant chatter in your mind about food and your body.

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They are likely taking up too much space in your life -- affecting your mood, your health and well-being, and your sense of self-worth.

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Eating and body image struggles exist on a spectrum.

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Maybe you feel anxious about what you ate or how your body looks. Maybe you find yourself stuck in cycles of restricting, bingeing, or yo-yo dieting. Or perhaps you've developed an eating disorder such as anorexia or bulimia.

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No matter where you are on this spectrum, your struggle is real and valid -- and you don't have to face it alone.

You might recognize yourself in some of these:
  • Eating is loaded with anxiety, shame, and frustration.

  • You feel disconnected from your body or critical of your appearance.

  • You avoid eating as much as possible, or maybe you binge eat. Or both.

  • Diet culture has left you confused and unsure of what eating "normally" even looks like. 

  • Making food choices feels stressful, and cooking feels like too much. 

  • Your struggles affect your daily functioning, your self-worth, and your relationships.

It can feel lonely and painful as if the struggle will never end.

But healing IS possible. 

Therapy Can Help You Create a Peaceful Relationship With Food, Your Body, and Yourself.

 

Imagine a life where food isn't a source of stress, but a way to care for yourself. A way to feel nourished, grounded, and connected to your body.

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Together, in therapy, we can:

  • Heal the root causes of your eating struggles.

  • Develop self-compassion while overcoming unhelpful eating patterns and critical thought loops.

  • Learn to eat in a way that feels nourishing, flexible, and free from guilt.

  • Quiet the harsh inner critic and foster a gentler, more accepting relationship with yourself and your body.

  • Learn new ways to cope with stress, emotions, and overwhelm -- so food doesn't have so much power over you.

  • Reconnect with your needs, values, and a deeper sense of who you are -- beyond food or your appearance.

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You're Not Alone In This Struggle. Or In The Healing That Awaits You.

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As someone with lived experience with disordered eating, I understand first-hand how difficult and complex this healing journey can be. I struggled for a long time until I overcame my struggles with food and body image.

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This is why I'm so passionate about helping others -- I know how hard it is, and I also know that healing is possible.

My approach:

My approach draws from humanistic therapy, narrative therapy, and family systems theory.

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These approaches are grounded in a deep respect for your unique situation and your inherent capacity for growth and healing.

I work from an attachment based lens:

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I understand how early relationship wounds often shape how you feel about yourself and how this frequently contributes to eating issues.

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Clients describe me as:

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Supportive, compassionate, and authentic. 

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I'll meet you where you are and respect your choices and inner wisdom. I'll also gently direct you when needed, especially when old patterns are getting in the way of the life you want. 

Take the first step towards healing.

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You don't have to do this alone. 

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Whether your struggles with food and your body have been lifelong or are more recent, therapy can support you in creating a life with more ease, freedom, and self-compassion. 

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I offer a free 20 minute inquiry call where we can discuss what's been going on for you and how I might be able to help.

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I offer sessions both virtually and in-person in North Vancouver, BC.

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Aliya Esmail

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