ALEXANDRIA BUTTERFIELD THERAPY
Registered Clinical Counselling for BC Residents
DISORDERED EATING AND BODY IMAGE CONCERNS
It may have started out as a healthy lifestyle plan or a diet, but you have found yourself thinking about your food and body to the point is impacting your life. You've reached a point where you are fed up and want to change. You are motivated and determined, but feel stuck in how to separate your body image and food choices from your self worth.
One of my greatest passions is helping individuals develop tools and gain insight so that they no longer lean on disordered eating behaviours and create change through an anti diet lens. I also work with individuals in recovery from an eating disorder who want to maintain recovery. In my private practice, I use a HAES (health at every size) aligned approach, meaning not putting the focus on weight but instead on values, strength and feeling better in your body.
WHAT SESSIONS MAY LOOK LIKE
IDENTIFYING AND REFRAMING NEGATIVE THOUGHTS AROUND FOOD AND BODY
EXPLORING TRIGGERS AND FACTORS TO DISORDERED EATING HABITS
TACKLING BEHAVIOURS IN A COMPASSIONATE AND PROACTIVE MANNER
INCORPORATING HUMOUR AND CREATIVITY INTO THE THERAPUTIC/RECOVERY PROCESS
A BIT ABOUT ARFID
Avoidant Food Intake Restrictive Disorder
For those struggling with ARFID, finding support can be difficult due to the stigma and lack of education around food intolerance. Many clients find individual counselling helpful in feeling validated and making goals tailored to their specific needs. Would you like to incorporate a few more foods into your diet, or find strategies to eat out with a loved one? Do you want to practice food exposures in session, or do you need a place to talk about anxiety and stress related to eating?
I have received training and ongoing clinical supervision in CBT, mindfullness and meal support for clients presenting with ARFID. I am happy to talk more about your specific needs and hopes for counselling.
