In Flow Counselling

02/12/2026

Physical sensations can be some of the most activating parts of eating disorder recovery.

Fullness, bloating, hunger, warmth after eating… these aren’t just “sensations.” They can carry a history of fear, control, and judgment.

If sensations feel overwhelming in recovery, it often means your nervous system is adjusting to being tuned into your body after a period of disconnection. Cues may feel louder before they start to feel neutral.

02/09/2026

Anxiety and eating struggles are deeply connected. When the nervous system doesn’t feel safe, food rules can feel like relief. Over time, however, these rules often increase fear rather than soothe it.

When we learn to work with and better understand the anxiety rather than trying to fight or control it, internal safety grows and food often feels less charged.

02/09/2026

02/04/2026

If you’re worried about someone you love, it makes sense to feel unsure about what to say.

You don’t need perfect words. Care, curiosity, and patience matter more than getting it “right.”

Support is possible, for them and for you. 💛

02/02/2026

This year during Eating Disorders Awareness Week, we’re challenging diet culture and weight stigma and reminding ourselves that health isn’t defined by appearance 💜

01/30/2026

✨Noticing glimmers isn’t about forcing or fixing anything.
It’s about gently guiding your nervous system to recognize moments of safety.

They are often small.
They are often brief.

You don’t have to do anything with them. Sometimes just noticing is enough. ✨

01/26/2026

In weight-neutral therapy, care is guided by your experiences, behaviours, and well-being, not the number on a scale.

Eating disorders are complex mental health struggles.
They can exist in any body.
And they deserve care without conditions.

01/23/2026

Eating disorders are widely misunderstood. These common myths and misconceptions can result in an increase in shame and delayed care.

EDs are not about looking a certain way, having “enough” symptoms, or lacking willpower. They are complex, adaptive responses to distress and are shaped by environment, biology, and lived experiences.

If any of this resonates for you or someone you care about, know that help is available and you don’t have to meet a stereotype to deserve support. 💙

01/21/2026

Body image struggles don’t come from nowhere.

In Internal Family Systems (IFS), we understand that there is often a protective part that closely monitors the body. Not because it wants you to feel bad, but because it learned that bodies are treated differently in the world.

In a culture shaped by weight stigma, this part learned that:
• appearance can impact safety
• size can affect belonging
• being “acceptable” can reduce harm

That isn’t vanity. It’s survival.

This is why forcing body positivity often doesn’t work. A part of you may not feel safe letting go of vigilance yet.

IFS and weight-neutral, HAES-aligned work doesn’t ask you to love your body. It invites something gentler:
➡️ less fear
➡️ more respect
➡️ greater internal safety

When protective parts feel understood and supported, they don’t have to work as hard and body image often softens naturally.

You are not broken.
You are protected.

12/19/2025

The holidays can bring up a lot for those living with or in recovery from an eating disorder.
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Since activated eating disorder parts are often associated with a hijacked nervous system and difficulty tuning into Self, it may feel helpful to have some reminders, affirmations, or mantras ready to go to help ground you back into a more centred recovery mindset.
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12/12/2025

✨Book your free 15-minute consultation✨

This conversation is a great opportunity to see if we would be a good fit in your healing journey. I’ll chat more about my approach and style of counselling and you’ll be welcomed to ask any questions that feel important before committing to a first counselling session. Looking forward to connecting with you! 🪴

Message or e-mail for any questions or to book your free 15-min consultation!

justine@inflowcounselling.ca
www.inflowcounselling.ca

12/12/2025

Hi, I’m Justine! I’m a Registered Clinical Counsellor specializing in eating disorders, body image, anxiety, and support for the queer/LGBTQIA+ community. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and rooted in non-diet, HAES, trauma-informed, and queer-affirming care.

I bring my full, authentic self into this work, including my lived experience recovering from an eating disorder. My goal is to provide safety, trust, and a space where you can feel truly seen.

If you’re ready to begin or continue your healing journey, I’m here to support you. 💛

📩 Message to learn more or book a session. Link in bio.

www.inflowcounselling.ca
justine@inflowcounselling.ca