Patricia Kelly, MA, (C)OACCPP

As a psychotherapist in private practice for 20 years, my primary focus is eating disorders, body image concerns and other related concerns. I also help people deal with anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues and stress.

I am a cofounder of New Realities Eating Disorders Recovery Centre, a private centre that provides psychotherapy for individuals with the full spectrum of disordered eating and their families. New Realities also offers Experiential Clinical Training in the Treatment of Eating Disorders for healthcare professionals or anyone who is interested in learning the theory and skills for working with eating disordered clients and their families.

I hold a Masters degree in Counselling Psychology from the Adler School of Professional Psychology, an undergraduate degree in nutrition (University of Guelph) and a post graduate diploma in community in nutrition (University of Toronto). I am a Certified Clinical Member of 0ACCPP.

I offer a gentle, empathic approach that allows you to make the choices you need to make to find the right answers for you. I believe that it is possible to develop a trusting, peaceful relationship with ourselves, our bodies and our food. With the use of guided imagery and meditations, role play, art and body awareness techniques along with talking, I will guide you to meeting yourself at a deeper level, accepting the parts of yourself you might not want to acknowledge and recognizing your own amazing uniqueness.