Cynthia Johnston Counselling and Consulting Services

Cynthia Johnston Counselling and Consulting Services Cynthia Johnston is a registered clinical counsellor and a registered social worker who has specialized in eating disorders for 25+ years. www.cjccs.com

I am a registered clinical counsellor and registered social worker who has trained and specialized in psychotherapy and eating disorder treatment for over 25 years. However, I also see clients who struggle with a diversity of other concerns, including narcissistic abuse, mild drug and alcohol abuse disorder, sexual assault and abuse, workplace harassment, depression and anxiety. I have worked in a variety of capacities in both in the public and private sectors, including having been Clinical Director of Sheena's Place; Clinical Counsellor for Toronto Metropolitan University, the Fraser South Eating Disorder Program and the Dr. Peter Centre for People with AIDS; and the Director of the Eating Disorder Resource Centre of British Columbia. I am a member of the Eating Disorder Association of Canada, and I am registered member of the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors and the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers.
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Cynthia Johnston Counselling and Consulting Services
Annex, Toronto / Video Everywhere
Website: www.cjccs.com

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01/16/2026

🔷 DBTSkills : Interpersonal Effectiveness. D.E.A.R.M.A.N

🔷 Learning to get along with others while looking after our own needs can be difficult to balance.

🔷 This DBT skill can be valuable in getting our needs met, asking for our needs to be met, and communicating effectively.

🔷 Learning new skills takes time & practice.

🔷 Implementing new skills once we've learned them is highly effective & very rewarding.

🔷 D.E.A.R.M.A.N is one of several DBT acronyms used to help us remember and learn the skills.

Infographic by Therapist Aid

01/15/2026
01/15/2026
I have worked with many individuals struggling with eating disorders / disordered eating in in their 40s, 50s and 60s (a...
01/14/2026

I have worked with many individuals struggling with eating disorders / disordered eating in in their 40s, 50s and 60s (and a few older). Many have believed that it was too late to change, or that they had been told by a health care professional that they would "always have an eating disorder." The first step, no matter how ambivalent and unready for change, is to find support to help you through the readiness and recovery process (and it is always up to you if you decide to make changes). https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1C2K8gjjyK/

01/14/2026

Registration is now open for our next free lunch and learn!

Join us on February 5th at 12 pm EST for Helping Caregivers Overcome Their Weight Bias! This will be a discussion about how caregivers can foster more supportive environments for their loved ones experiencing eating disorders.

Register today at NIED.ca/events!

01/14/2026
01/14/2026

NOTE: This is by no means a comprehensive list of disordered eating or eating disorder behaviors. If you are have symptoms that aren't on this list, that doesn't make your experience any less valid.

The terms "disordered eating" and "eating disorder" are sometimes used interchangeably. It's important to understand that while these fall on the same spectrum, there is a difference between the two. While it's possible that disordered eating behaviors can develop into an eating disorder, that's not *always* the case. Both disordered eating and eating disorders can share similar signs and symptoms.

These common behaviors are signs of disordered eating that can snowball into an eating disorder (which is why early identification and help is key):

➡️ Skipping meals
➡️ Avoiding certain food groups (e.g., carbohydrates, fats)
➡️ Limiting eating to only certain times of day
➡️ Using exercise as a means of “burning” or “earning” food
➡️ Assigning moral value to food choices (“good” or “bad”)
➡️ Frequently dieting
➡️ Imposing food rules
➡️ Avoiding events involving food
➡️ Feeling anxiety surrounding food choices
➡️ Restricting certain food choices to specific days/times
➡️ Eating large amounts of food at one time
➡️ Being rigid about exercise routines
➡️ Preferring to eat alone

If you're struggling, know that we're here to help. Our comments and inboxes are open — drop us a line and we can get you connected to the support you need. 💙

01/12/2026

The DSM states that restriction isn’t present in binge eating disorder — a claim rooted in weight stigma.

It assumes people with BED are always in larger bodies and always eating too much.

That assumption is fatphobic, inaccurate, and leaves out the real experiences of many people with BED.

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01/09/2026

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DBTSkills. Opposite Action. See our photo album ; Module 3. Interpersonal Effectiveness' for further insights & information on Opposite Action.

Infographic by 2024 MHCK, LLC . Copyright owned by 2024 MHCK, LLC

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01/08/2026

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If you are struggling with bulimia, or other disordered eating, you have likely promised yourself time and time again that this will be the last time that you engage in these behaviours, assuring yourself that you know what to do and that you can stop anytime. You may have managed a few days, weeks or months symptom-free, but the behaviours have always returned. Although it may be difficult to imagine getting through life’s ups and downs without your disordered eating, I can help you to develop new ways of coping and to achieve lasting recovery.

I believe that bulimia and other disordered eating exist for good reasons (albeit perhaps not the most functional or healthiest), and that with education, treatment and learning new ways of coping, you can let go of your unhealthy behaviours. I work in collaboration with my clients in a respectful and inclusive manner, and help to facilitate change when, and if, they are ready to do so.

I have been told that my approach helps to inspire hope and motivation, as well as to reduce the stigma and shame of having, and seeking help for, an eating disorder or any other mental health issue.

I am a psychotherapist, registered clinical counsellor and registered social worker who has trained and specialized in the treatment of eating disorders for over 20 years. However, I also see clients who struggle with a diversity of other concerns, among other issues including drug and alcohol abuse, sexual assault and abuse, workplace harassment, depression and anxiety. I have worked in a variety of capacities in both in the public and private sectors, including having been Clinical Director of Sheena's Place; Clinical Counsellor for Ryerson University, the Fraser South Eating Disorder Program and the Dr. Peter Centre for People with AIDS; and the Director of the Eating Disorder Resource Centre of British Columbia. I am a member of the Eating Disorder Association of Canada, and I am registered member of the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors as well as the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. ______________________________ Cynthia Johnston Counselling and Consulting Services Annex, Toronto / Video Counselling Everywhere Website: www.cjccs.com Psychology Today: http://therapists.psychologytoday.com/216053 Linkedin: http://ca.linkedin.com/pub/cynthia-johnston/45/981/485 ______________________________