Nourishing the Mind and Body
The Benefits of Eating Disorder Therapy
Specialized and Experienced Therapists
Our team consists of specialized therapists and counsellors with extensive experience in working with individuals struggling with eating disorders. They possess a deep understanding of the complex nature of eating disorders and employ evidence-based techniques to support individuals in their recovery journey.
Personalized Treatment Plans
We recognize that each person's experience with an eating disorder is unique. Our therapists develop personalized treatment plans that address your specific needs, challenges, and goals. We work collaboratively with you to create strategies that promote healing, empower you to make positive changes, and foster a healthy relationship with food.
Virtual Therapy for Convenience
Our virtual therapy option allows you to receive therapy from the comfort and privacy of your own space. Through secure and confidential video sessions, you can access treatment conveniently, eliminating concerns about travel or scheduling conflicts.
In-Person Therapy for Personalized Support
We offer in-person counselling services at our offices in Mississauga, Toronto, and Milton, and offer the convenience of home-visits across the GTA for a more immersive therapeutic experience.
Professional Guidance and Support
Eating disorder therapy offers professional guidance and support from therapists who specialize in treating eating disorders. These therapists have expertise in understanding the unique challenges and complexities of these conditions. They provide a safe, non-judgmental environment where individuals can express their concerns, fears, and emotions related to food, body image, and their eating disorder. Having a therapist who understands and validates their experiences can be incredibly empowering and beneficial.
Developing Coping Strategies and Skills
Eating disorder therapy helps individuals develop effective coping strategies and skills to manage the challenges associated with their disorder. Therapists teach techniques such as mindfulness, stress reduction, emotion regulation, and self-care practices. These skills can help individuals navigate triggers, manage negative thoughts and emotions, and develop healthier ways of coping with stress, anxiety, and body image concerns.
Addressing Underlying Issues
Eating disorders are often rooted in underlying emotional, psychological, and interpersonal issues. Eating disorder therapy provides an opportunity to explore and address these underlying issues. Therapists help individuals identify and understand the factors contributing to their disordered eating patterns. By addressing these issues, individuals can gain insight into the root causes of their eating disorder and work towards resolving them, leading to long-lasting recovery.
Restoring a Healthy Relationship with Food and Body
Eating disorder therapy focuses on helping individuals restore a healthy relationship with food and their bodies. Therapists work with individuals to challenge and modify distorted thoughts, beliefs, and behaviours related to food, weight, and body image. Through therapy, individuals can develop a more balanced and realistic perception of their bodies and learn to nourish themselves with a positive and intuitive approach to eating.
Developing Self-Compassion and Positive Self-Image
Eating disorder therapy fosters the development of self-compassion and a positive self-image. Therapists help individuals challenge self-critical thoughts and beliefs and promote self-acceptance and self-care. Through therapy, individuals can cultivate a kinder, more compassionate relationship with themselves, focusing on their strengths and unique qualities rather than solely on their appearance or weight.
Education and Relapse Prevention
Eating disorder therapy offers education about eating disorders, their consequences, and the process of recovery. Therapists provide information on nutrition, meal planning, and balanced eating. They also assist individuals in developing relapse prevention strategies, teaching them how to recognize warning signs and manage potential triggers. Education and relapse prevention strategies empower individuals to sustain their progress and maintain long-term recovery.
Improved Quality of Life
Eating disorder therapy ultimately aims to improve individuals' overall quality of life. As individuals progress in their recovery, they can experience increased self-esteem, improved body image, reduced anxiety and depression, enhanced relationships, and a greater sense of well-being. Therapy helps individuals reclaim their lives from the grip of the eating disorder, allowing them to experience life beyond the shell.
Embark on your transformative journey alongside our team of compassionate therapists and counsellors
Shani Hussain
Clinical SupervisorBrooke Cunningham
Social WorkerRayya Brown
Social WorkerMarina Stamatakos
Registered PsychotherapistTin Man Cheung
Social WorkerYasmine El-Garhy
Registered PsychotherapistStephanie M.
Cuddle TherapistDabeer H.
Cuddle TherapistHinnah Khan
Client Experience AdviserKevin Kameoka
Office AdministratorFees
Fees are on a sliding scale and depend on staff qualifications and experience, as well as the billing method.
Out-of-Pocket:
$100-$160
Private Insurance:
$150-$200
In order to claim the cost of your session please check your policy and ensure that the type of therapist you wish to see (e.g., Psychotherapist, Behaviour Analyst, or Social Worker) is listed under your coverage.
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Mark M2024-07-29I initially booked an appointment at Hatch-Me to deal with some personal issues I was having. Through my first discussions with my therapist, a number of new things have come up that I decided I should also work on. Needless to say, my therapy sessions have been evolving and I now have a list of items I am addressing with a goal of improving my life. I am very grateful to have found Hatch-Me and my therapist Marina. Through the ups and downs I am happy to say that my life, my satisfaction with my life and how I conduct myself in difficult situations has been trending upwards towards a way I am more proud of. I have been skeptical about therapy, and know that successful therapy depends heavily on a good match between patient and therapist, but I'm SO glad to have jumped in at Hatch-Me. The team at Hatch-Me is compassionate, attentive, insightful and just an all around pleasure to deal with. To anyone reading this who is considering therapy, just do it. It's difficult to explain how it has benefited me, but I look forward to every appointment I have coming up. Shani is an absolute pleasure to deal with as well.K2024-07-23My life was completely different before I met Marina Stamatakos. I remember when I first came to Marina, being anxious about absolutely everything as I am a pretty anxious person, and she was the one who helped me. Throughout our sessions she became not only a therapist for me, but a coach and a friend. I have not met a person with whom I would be able to speak so easily and fairly. Marina helped my mental health a lot; she helped to change my vision of different things and showed me plenty of strategies to help myself in stressful situations. I will be forevermore thankful to Marina, to wonderful Shani, one of the kindest people I have ever met, and to the whole community of Hatch-Me. You are saving people and you are saving our mental health!Jessica Ayyoub2024-07-15Rayya at Hatch me, has been a huge part of my success with my relationship and has given both of us a renewed sense of hope for our future with her enthusiasm and perspectives. We have been gifted with her insights from her education and wonderful inspiration.Areeba Khanshan2024-07-14I was misdiagnosed and had wasted years of my life going to therapists that did nothing to help me. Just cliche empathy statements and nothing useful. Shani truly breaks the mold as a therapist. He helps even when I’m in a crisis and text him last minute. He sacrifices his time to make sure I’m safe. If you have depression, anxiety, or literally any hardship and need solid guidance, choose Shani! My friend had another therapist from this company and loved her too. I recommend everyone to hatch meJackie Vainberg2024-04-25Shani is amazing at what he does, he’s incredibly knowledgeable, caring, and an amazing support to have on your healing journey. Also especially great with neurodivergence which I appreciate a lot.Shivani Gore2024-04-16Supportive kind and heard me out - strategies were great to boost my daily routine and productivity and helped me understand myself….. Thanks for the kindness and support….Michael A.2024-02-23Shani is incredible, he was by my side in an uphill battle and helped me prevail. Thank you Good Sir.Arshveer Singh2023-10-05This may not be the place where I started my self-healing era, but it is the place where I made the most progress. I was referred to this place, and specifically to Shani, and I was told that in his therapy he was kind, understanding, knowledgeable, and practical. Shani is all that and more. He is also generous, straightforward, empathetic, compassionate, and most of all curious. Shani's one and only goal is to make sure that his patients are able to stand on their own two feet again, and face life, and all it's challenges head-on with confidence and belief in themselves; I have not known him to judge, presume, or invalidate. In our sessions, Shani made sure to first fully understand my challenges; what I faced, and how it affected me; and only after he had that understanding did we discuss a tailored treatment and next steps. That is only part of what I am willing to share, but know that if you truly want to heal and make concrete changes to your life, Shani is the therapist you want, period.Shelly Sj2023-09-01I am extremely thankful for having Shani during our challenging time,he is immensely supportive and helpful, a friend a brother to my loved one who had hard time trusting others. He is always a compassionate and positive influence for my loved one who now always looks forward to meeting Shani .He provides a comfortable and empathetic guidance. He is a friend and big support to us all . Thank you so much Shani .Gillian F.2023-07-12I am grateful to have had Shani be a resource and support during a difficult transition in my life. I had enough self-awareness to google 'therapy' and Hatch-Me came up. It was the reviews that led me to finally submit a request to connect with someone, and I met Shani. I understand why he encourages his patients, once we are in a better headspace, to share our experiences here in order to potentially attract other souls searching for support. There is no pressure, but an understanding of how reviews drive awareness - I am here for it. If you are looking for some guidance, support, or a path to a better headspace, I encourage you to check HM out and meet with anyone on the team. Shani - you are an angel. You provided appropriate therapeutic support and relevant guidance to me during a dark time in my life. Your dedication is unparalleled. You are so accommodating, work around my timings, when I'm late, hungry or when I am in a situation where I need a call or text - you do your best to be there, and you are. It tells me that you actually care about me, my wellbeing, and you want to see me thrive. I hope I am fortunate enough to know you forever. I can assure you I will continue to visit HM whenever I need to kick my negative thoughts in the 'behind'and focus on budling the life I know I deserve because, I Love myself enough to try a little more each day. Thank you for that. From my experience, Shani is patient, but he will also confront your thought patterns when needed. He will support you with reassurance and also challenge you to move outside of a comfort zone. He will be clear and forthright about what one needs to do (unique to them) for overall health and wellbeing. If you care and love yourself enough to want to make some positive changes in your headspace, I encourage you to make an appointment. I can assure you, you won't regret it. Thank you again Hatch-Me and Thank you always Shani. Love, an exposed Gill.