Deirdre Swede LL.B, DBS, DipION, mBANT, CNHC
About me
I am a registered Nutritional Therapist working from a beautiful clinic in Welwyn, Hertfordshire. I also conduct consultations by Skype.
I combine nutritional therapy and positive lifestyle choices to help my clients look and feel their best. Deirdre Swede Nutrition was founded to provide a focus on female hormonal health . My mission is to help women live healthier, better balanced lives, particularly during their life transitions. I am passionate about working collaboratively with my clients to restore harmony and balance. As a busy working mother, I understand the challenges faced by women today and I devise a realistic, achievable nutrition and lifestyle plan that fits into my clients' busy lives.
Some of the health concerns I support include hormonal health, weight management, gut health and autoimmunity. I help my clients live happier, healthier lives as a result of nutritional and lifestyle changes. My focus is on building long lasting and meaningful relationships with my clients.
I regularly attend courses for continued professional development and to ensure that my knowledge is up to date. All programmes are evidence based, taking into account the latest and most respected scientific research.
Alongside my private consultations, I also run online and attendance group programmes to reconnect my clients with good nutrition and healthy lifestyle habits, as well as regular workshops on Eating for Hormonal Balance and other topics.
If you would like to find out more about how we can work together to optimise your health and wellbeing, please email me nutrition@deirdreswede.co.uk to arrange a 15 minute free consultation call.
Training, qualifications & experience
Diploma in Nutritional Therapy (Distinction) from the Institute for Optimum Nutrition.
Registered with BANT (The British Association for Applied Nutrition and Nutritional Therapy).
Registered with CNHC (Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council).
Member organisations
British Association for Applied Nutrition and Nutritional Therapy
The British Association for Applied Nutrition and Nutritional Therapy is the professional body for Nutritional Therapists.
There are different BANT membership classes, including Full Member, Fellow Member and Student Member.
All BANT practitioners must have met the required standards of training, be fully insured and adhere to the BANT Code of Ethics and Practice.
Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council
The CNHC encompasses many types of alternative therapy, including massage, aromatherapy and nutrition.
In order to be admitted to the register a practitioner must have studied to the National Occupational Standards for that profession/discipline, or have reached the equivalent of the National Occupational Standards through other relevant training or at least three years of experience and been assessed by their peers.
A practitioner must also have professional insurance and agree to abide by the CNHC Code of Conduct, Performance and Ethics.
Accredited register membership
Accredited Register Scheme
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of nutrition deal with
If you have been diagnosed or suspect you may have this medical condition, you should consult your GP for advice, diagnosis and treatment and always inform your health professional before starting any alternative or additional therapies, treatments or making any major changes in your diet or exercise programme.
Fees
Fees vary according to services required. Please contact me to arrange a free no obligation 20 minute consultation call during which I can assess your Nutritional Therapy needs and provide further information about my consultation packages and programmes as required.
Published articles
Further information
I am also available to give wellness talks, conduct workshops and can offer small healthy eating cookery demonstrations and classes.
