Services

We offer a variety of treatment options for individuals struggling with eating disorders, families wanting to support their child and athletes wanting to optimize their nutrition. 

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Individual counseling treatment options

We offer both nutrition counseling and psychotherapy to support you with your needs. Our individual counseling services connect you one-on-one with a registered dietitian or licensed psychologist to develop a treatment plan tailored to your unique goals and lived experience. Whether you’re seeking guidance with recovery from an eating disorder, optimizing your nutrition for sport and/or  a safe space for mental health support, we provide flexible options designed to meet your specific needs.

Individual nutrition counseling

Service offered for eating disorders, sports nutrition and gentle nutrition

  • Initial appointments are 1 hour – $130 *
  • Follow up appointments are 45 minutes – $115*

* The base rate refers to our minimum fee. Fees may differ depending on the professional who you choose to work with and their level of experience

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FBT Informed Nutrition Counseling

Family Based Treatment (FBT) is a specialty treatment and the gold standard for adolescents or young adults with eating disorders. Our team of registered dietitians is trained in FBT and provides FBT Informed Nutrition Counseling

  • Initial appointments are 1 hour – $130 *
  • Follow up appointments are 1 hour – $130*

* The base rate refers to our minimum fee. Fees may differ depending on the professional who you choose to work with and their level of experience

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Individual Psychotherapy

Service offered for eating disorders and other mental health concerns

  • Initial appointments are 1 hour – $195 *
  • Follow up appointments are 45 minutes – $160*

* The base rate refers to our minimum fee. Fees may differ depending on the professional who you choose to work with and their level of experience

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Family Based Treatment for adolescents (FBT)

This is a specialty treatment for adolescents or young adults with eating disorders. Some of our psychologists are trained in FBT and provide this service.

  • Initial appointments are 1 hour – $195 *
  • Follow up appointments are 1 hour – $195*

* The base rate refers to our minimum fee. Fees may differ depending on the professional who you choose to work with and their level of experience

Schedule an Family based Treatment Consult

Our team of eating disorder specialists is committed to walking alongside you in your healing process.

Our team will gladly listen to your story and recommend the best treatment option for you. 

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Group treatment options

Here are examples of groups that are either currently being offered or have been offered in the past. Contact us to inquire about groups that are currently running or to learn more. 

This group is led by a Registered Dietitian and offered for individuals diagnosed with eating disorders or individuals who have disordered eating patterns.

An in-person food exposure support group that helps explore and reframe narratives and fears surrounding challenging foods at restaurants.
 
Commitment: Drop-in (registration required)
When: Once a month
Where: Around the Plateau Mont Royal area (starting point is the Sööma’s Plateau Mont Royal office)
Language: bilingual

This group is led by a Registered Dietitian and offered for BIPOC-identifying individuals (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) experiencing an eating disorder or disordered eating.

This group will focus on discussions around the emotional and physical impacts of culture and experiences on the recovery process, one’s relationship with food (food rules, narratives and fear foods) , body image and values.
Participants will explore how to move towards their own definition of recovery and what that may look like.
 
Commitment: Closed group, 6 sessions every 2 weeks (registration required)
Where: Virtual
Language: English

This group is led by a Registered Dietitian and offered for individuals diagnosed with eating disorders or individuals who have disordered eating patterns.

A virtual meal support group that incorporates principles of ACT to guide participants towards a relationship with food that aligns with their values. Participants will be:

Exploring how eating disorder thoughts can hook us and pull us away from actions or foods that we want to pursue.

Identifying values around food and practicing how to move towards alignment with them.

Pivoting away from unworkable behaviors and practicing acceptance to help create a more meaningful life.

Commitment: Closed group, 6 sessions every 2 weeks (registration required)
Where: Virtual
Language: English

 

This group is led by a Clinical Psychologist and a Registered Dietitian and is offered for individuals with eating disorders or disordered eating

This group has a rolling admission and uses an ACT approach in order to explore emotional experiences through the life cycle, how eating disorders serve clients in managing pain and how engaging in eating disorder behaviors prevents individuals from leading a meaningful life aligned with their values.

Commitment: Closed group, 6 sessions every 2 weeks (registration required)
Where: Virtual
Language: English

This group is led by a Registered Dietitian and is offered for individuals with eating disorders, a chronic dieting history or disordered eating

Inspired by Caroline Dooner’s book (F*ck it Diet) and Christy Harrison’s book (Anti Diet), individuals will use the books as a guides for conversations surrounding diet culture, body weight, self worth and chronic restriction.

Commitment: Closed group, 6 sessions every 2 weeks (registration required)
Where: Virtual
Language: English
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Click on the link below to see which groups are currently running

If there’s a group running that you’re interested in, but can’t sign up for, please contact our team. 

Groups presently offered at Sööma

Sports Nutrition Workshops

Our team has collaborated with various schools, sports teams and organizations in order to provide evidence-based information tailored to athlete’s, coaches and their sport. 

Our team has collaborated with various schools, sports teams and organizations in order to provide evidence-based information tailored to athlete’s, coaches and their sport. 

Workshops for teams

In person or virtual presentations that can vary in length depending on the organization's needs

Examples of Topics:

  • Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport
  • Injury Prevention
  • Fueling for Performance
  • Disordered Eating Patterns in Athletes
  • Hydration and Its Impact on Performance
  • Sport Specific Fueling Strategies

Workshops for Coaches

In person or virtual presentations that can vary in length depending on the organization's needs

Examples of Topics:

  • Coaching through an Inclusive Lens
  • Preventing Disordered Eating Patterns in Athletes
  • How to Talk to Athletes about Fueling and Their Bodies
  • Identifying and Preventing Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport
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Eating Disorder Training for Teams and Individuals

Working with individuals with eating disorders requires specialty training, both in terms of being able to screen if someone may be experiencing an eating disorder and understanding the nuances and complexities of providing nutrition counseling and psychotherapy for this population. Our team is committed to collaborating with healthcare professionals to increase awareness and knowledge in the treatment of eating disorders and disordered eating. 

Training for Healthcare Teams

In person or virtual presentations that can vary in length depending on the organization's needs​

Examples of Topics:

  • Providing Inclusive Care
  • Providing Trauma-Informed Care
  • Screening for an Eating Disorder
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On Demand Self-Paced Trainings

In order to make our specialties and knowledge more accessible to professionals, we've developed various trainings that can be purchased and accessed at any time.

Trainings Include:

Contact us to learn more

Individual and Group Supervision

Supervision is a form of support to allow Dietitians and Psychologists to grow and develop professionally and personally. Sööma offers:

  • Individual Supervision
  • Group Supervision
Learn more about supervision

Teaching and Guest Speaking

Annyck Besso, founder of Sööma and Registered Dietitian, is a McGill Affiliate member and has been a guest speaker in the Clinical Nutrition 3 class since 2021. She offers 5 hours of teaching on the topic of eating disorders.

If your school would like a member of our team to teach about eating disorders, please reach out to us for more information.

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See what real people think of Sööma

Annyck is a joy to work with! She has a beautifully natural way of balancing kindness, directfulness, and intellect when working with her peers and her clients. Professionally, Annyck has taught me valuable new skills to use during client sessions, she has guided me through challenging cases, and she has taught me business skills like how to pivot and optimize my time. She does all of this with empathy, so I feel like I can authentically share without judgement. There is no doubt in my mind that I will have Annyck as my supervisor for years to come!
MollyRegistered Dietitian
Washington, D.C.
Molly
As a psychologist in the eating disorder field collaborating with a dietitian is imperative. I consider myself lucky to be able to collaborate with such a professional, knowledgeable and compassionate dietitian. The many patients that I have shared with Annyck speak very highly about her and are fortunate to be working with her!
NehaPsyD, Clinical Psychologist
Washington, D.C.
Neha
I trust Annyck with even the most complicated of cases. She is a knowledgeable, humble, and skilled provider who prioritizes collaboration with all members of a client’s treatment team. She has a warm, direct, and empowering clinical style that makes my clients feel heard and supported from the very first session. I’ve also had the privilege to co-lead nutrition therapy groups with her to see her unique approach in action. Annyck is my go-to referral and collaborator across a range of eating disorder presentations.
AbbyPsyD, Clinical Psychologist
Washington, D.C.
Abby
Annyck is a pearl. I consulted with many dietitians before beginning my work with her and I could not be more grateful. Thanks to the work i’ve done with Annyck, I’ve developed a healthy relationship with food. Her listening skills, her support and her adaptability have meant that I still use the tools that I acquired with Annyck today. I recommend working with Annyck to all those who would like to better understand and improve their relationship with food, all in an environment free of judgement and filled with compassion.
AndréanneSherbrooke, Québec
Andréanne
In Annyck, I found a dynamic, positive partner full of smiles to accompany me on my journey. At each meeting, I felt that we were taking a step in the right direction. In the most difficult times, I felt supported. At the best of times, I felt encouraged. Annyck has provided me with sustainable tools, tools that I still use today. The process was long, she showed patience and kindness. Thank you for everything my dear Annyck, it was a real pleasure to walk with you!
CarolineMontréal, Québec
Caroline
“I can’t do smoothies- the texture rolls in my mouth” Is one of Annyck’s sentences that I will always remember. This was during a time when I was obsessed with eating well and I was in a constant struggle with my body. This simple sentence brought me out of my isolation and put an end to my feeling of shame around my food choices. In our follow ups, Annyck helped me heal my unhealthy relationship with food and allowed me to no longer perceive my body as my enemy. I am now kind to myself, I have a flexible diet without guilt and I listen to my body.
JacintheMontréal, Québec
Jacinthe
Annyck was recommended to me and I understand why! Annyck is professional and attentive, she asks the right questions. For me, this was necessary because I had never worked with a dietitian before. I was almost nervous! In addition, my knowledge of the world of performance nutrition was limited. Annyck made me comfortable from the first minute. She adjusted her recommendations to my needs. The precious advice during my marathon preparation was exactly what I was looking for. Thanks to Annyck, I ran my first marathon healthy and at the top of my game! In our follow ups, Annyck helped me heal my unhealthy relationship with food and allowed me to no longer perceive my body as my enemy. I am now kind to myself, I have a flexible diet without guilt and I listen to my body.
JacintheTrois-Rivières, Québec
Jacinthe
Annyck is a valuable resource for me as a coach of endurance athletes. She is able to help me understand the nutritional concepts I need to know to support the athletes I coach, and is always willing to dig deeper into individual cases to find the right solution. In our follow ups, Annyck helped me heal my unhealthy relationship with food and allowed me to no longer perceive my body as my enemy. I am now kind to myself, I have a flexible diet without guilt and I listen to my body.
JohnRunning Coach
Montréal, Québec
John
Working with Annyck has been an enlightening and rewarding experience. My initial expectations were that a dietitian would provide me with some very clinical evidence to reshape my way of thinking around food, and by extension set me up with a rigid meal plan which would result in weight loss, my main desired outcome when I first reached out. Instead she started working through my hardened conceptions of what health was. By introducing me to Intuitive Eating, Annyck has helped me find a way to make peace with food, and nourish my body in my own way without feelings of guilt or shame. I can’t recommend Annyck enough and wish I would have pursued her services years ago.In our follow ups, Annyck helped me heal my unhealthy relationship with food and allowed me to no longer perceive my body as my enemy. I am now kind to myself, I have a flexible diet without guilt and I listen to my body.
TessaNorth Bay, Ontario
Tessa
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