BEING AND BECOMING COUNSELLING AND WELLNESS SERVICES
Eating Disorder Referrals for Healthcare Professionals
Fee-for-service (not covered by MSP)
Specialized, integrated eating disorder treatment for adolescents and adults in Burnaby, BC — accepting referrals from physicians, dietitians, and mental health professionals. Services available in-person and online across BC.
In-Person Appointments Along the Burnaby-Vancouver Border & Virtual Appointments Available Across BC
About Being and Becoming
Being and Becoming Counselling and Wellness Services is a psychologist-led group practice located in Burnaby, BC at the Burnaby-Vancouver border, offering specialized outpatient eating disorder treatment for adolescents and adults. Our team includes psychologists, registered clinical counsellors, and a registered dietitian, allowing us to provide integrated care that addresses both the psychological and nutritional dimensions of eating disorder recovery within a single practice.
Our approach is trauma-informed, HAES-aligned, and weight-inclusive. We work collaboratively across disciplines to provide cohesive, evidence-based care — and we welcome referrals from physicians, pediatricians, psychiatrists, dietitians, and mental health professionals who are seeking a specialized outpatient eating disorder provider for their patients or clients.
What We Offer
Services are fee-for-service and are not covered by MSP. Fees vary depending on the type of service provided (e.g., counselling, dietitian support, or combined care). Some services may be eligible for coverage through extended health benefits depending on the individual’s insurance plan.
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Our registered psychologists and registered clinical counsellors provide evidence-based individual therapy for a range of eating disorder presentations. Treatment approaches include:
Enhanced Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT-E)
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Emotionally Focused Family Therapy (EFFT)
Mindfulness-based approaches
Somatic and attachment-based approaches
Compassion Focused Therapy for Eating Disorders (CFT-E)
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Our registered dietitian provides individualized nutrition counselling using a non-diet, weight-inclusive approach. Nutrition services can be accessed independently or as part of an integrated treatment plan alongside therapy.
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Where clinically appropriate, clients can work simultaneously with a therapist and our registered dietitian within the same practice. Our clinicians communicate and collaborate to ensure cohesive, coordinated care.
Referral Criteria
Who We See
We accept referrals for adolescents and adults presenting with:
Anorexia Nervosa
Bulimia Nervosa
Binge Eating Disorder
ARFID
Disordered Eating
Other eating disorder concerns
We also work with clients presenting with co-occurring anxiety, depression, and trauma alongside an eating disorder presentation.
Medical stability: Clients should be medically stable and have basic medical monitoring in place prior to referral. If you are unsure about your patient's medical stability, please consult with their physician prior to referring.
Who We Do Not See
To ensure the best possible match between client needs and our level of care, we are not able to accept referrals for clients who:
Require inpatient or residential level of care
Are not medically stable
Are experiencing active psychosis
Are experiencing active suicidal ideation or non-suicidal self-injury requiring a higher level of care
Are actively engaging in substance abuse
If you are unsure whether your patient is appropriate for outpatient treatment, please contact us and we would be happy to discuss.
Our Referral Process
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Step 1 — Submit a referral
Complete our secure online referral form. You will receive an automatic confirmation upon submission.
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Step 2 — We contact your patient
Our intake coordinator will reach out to your patient by phone within 48 business hours to discuss our services and begin the matching process.
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Step 3 — Matching and scheduling
We match your patient with the most appropriate clinician based on their presenting concerns, preferences, and availability. Your patient will be notified of their match and first appointment directly.
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Step 4 — Follow-up
With your patient's written consent, we will notify you once they have been matched with a clinician and their first appointment has been scheduled.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes — individuals may also contact us directly through our main website. This referral pathway is intended primarily for healthcare professionals to facilitate coordinated care and streamlined intake.
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Availability varies by clinician. We aim to contact referred patients within 48 business hours. Wait times for ongoing treatment depend on clinician availability and service type. If there are urgent clinical concerns, please indicate this clearly on the referral form so we can triage appropriately.
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Yes. Reduced-fee counselling may be available with supervised doctoral practicum clinicians, depending on current capacity. These services are intended for individuals who require lower-cost psychotherapy options. Please indicate this on the referral form if relevant.
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Yes. Our registered dietitian accepts independent referrals. Nutrition counselling may be accessed with or without concurrent psychotherapy depending on clinical needs and treatment goals.
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Yes. We provide eating disorder treatment for both adolescents and adults along the Burnaby-Vancouver border, with virtual services available across British Columbia. Please include the patient’s date of birth on the referral form to support appropriate clinician matching and triage.
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If you are uncertain whether outpatient treatment is appropriate, you are welcome to contact us prior to referral for consultation. We are also familiar with regional higher-level care pathways, including PATSED at St. Paul’s Hospital, and can support coordination when needed.
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We are unable to accept outpatient referrals for patients who are not medically stable. In these cases, we recommend coordination with the patient’s physician and/or referral to appropriate urgent or higher-level medical care services. Once medical stability is established, we welcome re-referral.