Weight Loss Program in London, Woodstock, Port Stanley, and online
Combining Food Addiction Counselling, CBT, Hypnotherapy, EMDR and SFBT Weight Counselling in order to: overcome the past, establish a new starting point and create a life change to the future.
Introducing:
- The Emotionally Focused Eating Program
- Emotionally Focused Eating for Couples
- Emotionally Focused Eating for Parent and Child
- Emotionally Focused Eating for Teens
Does food and your weight control you?
There is something missing from the traditional and trendy weight loss programs out there. Until you understand the fundamentals of your thoughts and the influence of those thoughts over your emotions and resulting behaviours, your unhealthy habits will continue to be detrimental to your goals.
What the Emotionally Focused Eating program offers you is:
- Group Counselling Sessions
- Psycho-education and weekly goal setting
- Individual Counselling Sessions
- Hypnotherapy Sessions
- Determining Dysfunctional Thoughts
- Examining the past and preparing for a successful, healthier future
- Establishing New Core beliefs
- Healthy Food and Activity Challenges
- Monitored Check-ins to stay on track
- Understanding the connection between Thought and Behaviour
- Creating a new Self-image and a new, healthier Lifestyle
Make the changes you have longed for and understand what has stood in your way to achieving a healthier body and a healthier you.
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Consultants
Say hello to your weight loss consultants! Dr. Laurie, Christie, and Emerald will be available to help you through the program with any questions or concerns at anytime.
Sandeep Bains, Weight Loss Specialist & Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Welcome! I’m Sandeep Bains, a weight loss specialist and counsellor with a passion for helping individuals achieve sustainable, healthy weight loss while fostering a positive relationship with food and body image.
With 19yrs of experience in the health sector and my personal weight loss journeys, I focus on personalized, science-backed strategies that not only promote physical wellness but also address the mental and emotional aspects of weight management. My approach combines nutritional guidance, behavior modification, and emotional support to ensure that my clients build healthy, lasting habits.
My Approach:
1. Personalized Weight Loss Plans: Everybody is different. I tailor my weight loss programs to fit your unique lifestyle, dietary preferences, and fitness goals.
2. Emotional Support & Counselling: Weight loss isn’t just about physical changes; it’s a mental and emotional journey. I provide one-on-one counseling to help you overcome emotional eating, body image issues, and self-sabotage.
3. Mindful Eating & Nutrition: I emphasize the importance of a balanced, healthy diet that you can maintain long-term, helping you develop a positive relationship with food.
4. Behavioral Change: We work together to identify and change unhealthy behaviors, setting you up for long-term success.
Who I Work With:
I work with individuals of all ages and backgrounds who are ready to make positive changes in their lives. Whether you are struggling with weight loss, emotional eating, or simply want to feel better in your body, I’m here to guide and support you every step of the way.
Why Choose Me?
1. Holistic Support: I address the mind and body, focusing on overall well-being, not just numbers on a scale.
2. Sustainable Results: My goal is to help you achieve weight loss that lasts, without crash diets or extreme restrictions.
3. Empathy & Understanding: I provide a compassionate, non-judgmental space where you can explore your challenges and triumphs.
4. Let’s work together to create the healthiest, happiest version of you. Reach out today to start your journey!
Why Choose Mind Over Food Mood?
Choosing Mind Over Food Mood refers to prioritizing mental and emotional regulation over impulsive eating driven by emotions. Here are a few reasons why it’s beneficial to adopt this mindset:
1. Healthier Coping Mechanisms
When we prioritize our mental approach over emotional eating, we’re choosing healthier ways to deal with stress, anxiety, or sadness. This prevents using food as a temporary fix for emotional discomfort.
2. Preventing Emotional Eating
Emotional eating often leads to consuming unhealthy foods, which can result in guilt, overeating, and eventually poor physical and mental health. Choosing mindfulness over food mood can help break this cycle by recognizing when emotions, not hunger, are driving the desire to eat.
3. Long-term Well-being
Mental clarity and mindfulness contribute to more balanced food choices, which benefit long-term well-being. When you make food decisions from a place of thoughtfulness rather than emotional reactivity, you’re more likely to maintain a balanced diet.
4. Better Relationship with Food
Choosing mind over food mood cultivates a healthier relationship with food. Instead of viewing food as a solution for negative emotions, it becomes a tool for nourishment, helping us stay in tune with hunger and fullness cues.
5. Improved Self-Control
Practicing mindfulness strengthens your ability to resist impulsive cravings. It fosters self-awareness, allowing you to respond rather than react to emotional triggers, ultimately improving self-control in various aspects of life.
6. Mental Health Support
Mindfulness and mental well-being are directly linked. By choosing mind over food mood, you are promoting mental health practices such as emotional regulation, self-awareness, and stress reduction, which contribute to overall psychological resilience.
My Weight Loss Journey: A Story of Transformation, Resilience, and Self-Love
Hi everyone! I wanted to take a moment to share a deeply personal story with you—my journey towards achieving a healthier weight and mindset. Like many, my relationship with food and body image hasn’t always been easy. But through perseverance, learning, and a whole lot of self-compassion, I’m proud of where I’ve arrived today.
The Beginning: Struggling with Weight and Self-Esteem
For most of my life, I struggled with my weight. I tried countless diets, from juice cleanses to extreme calorie cutting, only to find myself stuck in a cycle of short-term results and long-term frustration. My self-esteem was deeply tied to how I looked, and every setback felt like failure. The number on the scale seemed to determine my worth, and that mindset was incredibly exhausting.
The Turning Point: Shifting My Mindset
It wasn’t until I realized that my approach to weight loss needed to change from the inside out that things started to shift. I began focusing less on losing weight fast and more on taking care of my body and mind. This meant ditching the fad diets and extreme restrictions, and instead, embracing healthy habits that I could maintain long-term.
I also sought support—both emotional and professional. Having someone to talk to about my struggles with food and body image was a game changer. It helped me reframe how I viewed weight loss. No longer was it just about looking different; it became about feeling different—feeling strong, confident, and in control of my choices.
The Journey: Building Healthy Habits
From there, I started to make small, sustainable changes. I found ways to enjoy movement through activities I actually liked—whether it was walking, yoga, or dancing in my living room. I learned to eat mindfully, focusing on nourishing my body rather than depriving it. And most importantly, I started practicing self-compassion. I stopped beating myself up for “bad” days and allowed myself to celebrate the small victories along the way.
The Results: More Than Just Weight Loss
Over time, the weight did come off, but more importantly, I felt more connected to myself. I had more energy, a better mood, and a renewed sense of confidence. I realized that my worth wasn’t tied to a number, but to how I treated myself. Today, I’m at a place where I’ve not only achieved a healthy weight, but I also have a healthier relationship with food, exercise, and my body.
My Message to You
If there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that weight loss is about so much more than just shedding pounds—it’s about reclaiming your life, loving yourself enough to make positive changes, and staying patient with yourself in the process. The journey isn’t always linear, and that’s okay. If you’re on your own weight loss path, know that you are capable of achieving incredible things, one step at a time.
Thanks for reading and remember: it’s never too late to start prioritizing your health and well-being.
With love,
Sandeep Bains
Menopause Counselling Program
A menopause counselling program can provide crucial support, education, and guidance for individuals navigating this significant life transition. Here’s an outline of what such a program might include:
Program Objectives
- Empower through Education: Help clients understand menopause, its stages (perimenopause, menopause, post menopause), and associated physical, emotional, and psychological changes.
- Build Coping Strategies: Teach stress management, self-care techniques, and coping mechanisms to deal with challenges like mood swings, sleep disturbances, and anxiety.
- Improve Quality of Life: Address specific symptoms (e.g., hot flashes, weight gain, libido changes) and recommend lifestyle adjustments to enhance well-being.
Core Components of a Menopause Counseling Program
- Initial Assessment:
- Discuss the client’s physical, emotional, and lifestyle concerns.
- Review medical history and symptoms.
- Set goals for the counseling journey.
- Educational Sessions:
- Explain the hormonal changes of menopause.
- Discuss common symptoms and misconceptions.
- Offer information on treatment options, such as hormone replacement therapy (HRT), natural remedies, and medical interventions.
- Psychological Support:
- Address mood swings, depression, and anxiety.
- Foster a positive mindset and acceptance of the life stage.
- Use cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) or mindfulness techniques to help with emotional regulation.
- Lifestyle Counselling:
- Nutrition: Focus on bone health, weight management, and foods that can alleviate symptoms.
- Exercise: Recommend physical activities to maintain strength, balance, and cardiovascular health.
- Sleep Hygiene: Provide tips for better sleep, especially for those experiencing insomnia.
- Support Network Building:
- Encourage participation in peer support groups.
- Offer family counseling to help loved ones understand and support the client.
- Stress and Self-Care:
- Teach relaxation techniques like yoga, meditation, and breathing exercises.
- Emphasize the importance of hobbies, social connections, and “me-time.”
- Customized Action Plans:
- Develop personalized strategies for managing symptoms.
- Set achievable goals to track progress.
- Monitoring and Follow-up:
- Schedule regular check-ins to reassess symptoms and adjust strategies as needed.
- Provide ongoing encouragement and resources.
Resources:
- Workshops: Group sessions on specific topics, such as natural remedies, skincare during menopause, or sexual health.
- Consultation with Healthcare Providers: consultation with gynecologists, nutritionists, or therapists.
- Digital Tools: Use apps or online platforms to track symptoms, access resources, or stay connected.