Binge Eating Disorder (BED) can feel like an exhausting cycle of overeating, emotional overwhelm, and guilt or shame afterward. You may turn to food to cope with stress, sadness, loneliness, or difficult emotions—but this is not about a lack of willpower. BED is often connected to deeper emotional pain, unmet needs, or past experiences that deserve understanding and care, not judgment.

In therapy, I provide a compassionate, supportive space where we can explore the emotional patterns behind binge eating and work toward a healthier relationship with food and yourself. Using evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and trauma-informed care, we’ll build practical tools for managing urges, coping with emotions, and supporting lasting healing. Recovery is not about perfection—it’s about learning to respond to yourself with greater compassion, balance, and self-trust.

Areas of Focus

• Binge eating patterns and emotional eating

• Shame, guilt, and self-criticism

• Stress, anxiety, and depression linked to eating behaviours

• Trauma-related coping patterns

• Emotional regulation and distress tolerance

• Body image and self-esteem concerns

• Impulsivity and coping strategies

• Relationship between food and emotions

Client Populations

I support youth and adults who are:

• Struggling with binge eating or loss of control around food

• Experiencing emotional eating or stress-related eating patterns

• Navigating anxiety, depression, or trauma alongside eating concerns

• Feeling stuck in cycles of shame and restriction

• Looking to build a more balanced and compassionate relationship with food

I offer in-person counselling in Kelowna, BC, and online counselling and psychotherapy throughout BC and Ontario.