Disordered Eating

What Is Disordered Eating?

Disordered eating refers to a range of unhealthy eating patterns that may include restricting food, overeating, obsessing about weight or appearance, or feeling out of control around food. Unlike a diagnosed eating disorder, disordered eating can look subtle from the outside while still causing significant emotional, physical, and mental stress. Therapy helps individuals explore these patterns, reduce harmful behaviours, and rebuild a healthy relationship with food and their body.

Who Does Disordered Eating Affect?

Disordered eating can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender, or body type. It often appears in people dealing with stress, body image concerns, perfectionism, low self-esteem, trauma, or pressure from sports, work, school, or social expectations. It can also develop gradually from dieting, restrictive rules, or emotional coping strategies that become hard to break. Many individuals experiencing disordered eating feel shame, secrecy, or confusion, which makes supportive, non-judgmental therapy essential.

Common Symptoms

Signs of disordered eating can vary widely, but common indicators include:

• Frequent dieting or rigid food rules

• Skipping meals or restricting food intake

• Episodes of overeating or feeling out of control with food

• Obsessive thoughts about weight, calories, or body shape

• Using food to cope with stress, sadness, or anxiety

• Guilt, shame, or distress after eating

• Avoiding social events involving food

• Fluctuations in weight or changes in mood, energy, or sleep

Our Approach

I believe therapy should feel comfortable and down to earth. My goal is to meet you exactly where you are, with warmth, curiosity, and compassion. You can expect that I’ll show up authentically in each session, giving you permission to bring your whole Self too.

At the core of my work is a foundation of mindfulness and self-compassion. These are approaches that invite you to understand yourself, rather than judge yourself. Through this lens, healing becomes less about “fixing” and more about coming home to who you truly are.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does online therapy with Jessy work?

All sessions are held virtually for clients across Ontario using a secure video platform. Once you book through JaneApp, you’ll receive a private link and can join from any laptop, tablet, or phone.

What issues does Jessy support clients with?

Jessy works with adults (16+) navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, disordered eating, self-esteem challenges, neurodivergence, relationship issues, and cycles of codependency. She also supports couples of all genders and relationship structures.

What therapeutic approaches does Jessy use?

Her work integrates mindfulness, self-compassion, CBT, DBT, psychodynamic perspectives, and Internal Family Systems (IFS). Sessions are collaborative, gentle, and grounded in curiosity.

Is online therapy effective for relationship or attachment issues?

Yes. Jessy provides attachment-based therapy and structured dialogue to help couples and individuals understand patterns, communicate more openly, and build healthier, more secure connections - all effectively delivered online.

Are therapy sessions covered by insurance?

Jessy is a Registered Psychotherapist (CRPO). Many extended health plans cover RP services. While Boudreau Counselling does not bill insurers directly, we provide receipts for clients to submit for reimbursement. Please contact us if you have any questions about insurance coverage for registered psychotherapy services.

What can I expect in a session with Jessy?

Expect a warm, down-to-earth, and collaborative space where you are met with curiosity, humor, and compassion. Each session blends mindfulness, self-compassion, evidence-based tools, and IFS-informed exploration to help you understand yourself rather than judge yourself.

Schedule a Session

Schedule a complimentary call today to see if Boudreau Counselling and Psychotherapy feels right for you.