Jillian Walsh, RD, RP
Founder & Clinical Lead
Jillian is the founder of Change Creates Change Eating Disorder Care. She is currently registered with the College of Dietitians of Ontario, the College of Psychotherapists of Ontario and Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association.
Education
Acadia University
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition and Dietetics
Graduated in 2013
Eastern Health
Dietetic Internship
Graduated in 2014
Yorkville University
Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology
Graduated in 2019
Regulatory Body
College of Dietitians of Ontario
License number 14794
Registered since 2017
College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario
License number 8900
Registered since 2020
Newfoundland and Labrador College of Dietitians
License number 0354
Registered since 2023
Eating Disorder Experience
Years of Practice: 9
Client Population: Children, youth, parents and caregivers with a child living with an ED, ED-DMT1, athletes living with an ED
Jillian graduated from Acadia University with a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and completed a 11-month dietetic internship at Eastern Health in St. John’s, Newfoundland. Several years later she returned to university, graduating with a Masters of Arts in Counselling Psychology and completing an 8-month practicum at the London Health Sciences Centre Adult Eating Disorders Service. Jillian is experienced in delivering both individual nutrition counselling and group psychoeducation to children, adolescents and adults and has worked in various eating disorder programs at hospitals in British Columbia and Ontario. Jillian has worked in eating disorders since 2013 and is experienced in Family Based Therapy, Emotion-Focused Family Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, the Maudsley Model and more.
Jillian’s Speaking Engagements Include:
- CTV Morning Live: Improving Body Image
- The Globe and Mail: ‘Shadow Pandemic’ of young people with eating disorders a challenge for health networks to treat
- Cat & Nat: Eating disorders with Jillian Walsh
- Canadian Pediatric Society: CPS Annual Conference 2022 (Montreal)
- Horizon Health: New Brunswick National Child Day
- Ask Dr. Cam: Eating disorders and body image with Jillian Walsh
Jillian recognizes her level of privilege as a white, thin, cis-gendered, educated, able-bodied, middle-class woman. She acknowledges that her privilege has paved the way to where she is today.
What Other Professionals Are Saying
"I have had the privilege of working with Jillian over the past 2 years while working with hospital and community Eating Disorder clients. I have worked with many dietitians over my 17 years of practice and have never come across a practitioner that embodies all of the skills, competence, dedication and successful outcomes that Jillian encompasses."
"Jill has that unique ability that often eludes even more seasoned clinicians to identify and connect with clients while at the same time be able to provide clear and concrete boundaries. As a result, the individuals she deals with not only respect her but they listen and are willing to work together to develop a successful plan of care."
"I have had the absolute privilege of getting to know Jillian as a colleague. She has supported me in increasing my competence working with people with eating disorders. She is incredibly knowledgeable, kind, and skilled. For anyone looking to heal from disordered eating, I would recommend her in a heartbeat!"
"Jillian is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to eating disorder care, and the support she provides to children and their caregivers is immeasurable."
Together, we tire out the eating disorder.
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