Dr. Sarah Royal

Psychologist

Populations seen: Adults

Dr. Royal practices in the area of clinical psychology. She received extensive training and supervision in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). She helps clients identify unhelpful patterns and learn new skills to meet their long term goals. Her therapeutic approach is warm, direct, non-judgmental, and collaborative.

Dr. Royal provides evidence-based assessment and treatment to adults with various concerns, including:

• Eating disorders, such as Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder, and Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder

• Concerns related to eating and body image in the context of obesity

• PTSD and other trauma-related concerns

• Perinatal mental health concerns

• Depression and anxiety

• OCD and related disorders (e.g., hair pulling and skin picking)

• Difficulties with emotion regulation and impulsivity

 Dr. Royal completed her PhD at Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University). She holds staff psychologist positions at University Health Network in Toronto in the Bariatric Surgery Program and Eating Disorder Program. She previously worked in the Borderline Personality Disorder Service at St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton and completed her predoctoral residency at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health in the Borderline Personality Disorder Clinic and Work, Stress and Health Program.

Professional memberships:

• Ontario Psychological Association (OPA)

• Canadian Association of Cognitive and Behavioural Therapies (CACBT)