Melanie Smith
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This professional is available for new clients.
About me
I am a passionate nutritionist living with Crohn's, and I specialize in gut health. I understand the challenges of navigating conflicting advice, and I'm dedicated to helping others improve their health. As a qualified counsellor, I also address the emotional aspects of food and mental health. I offer guidance on transitioning to plant-based diets, including a new weight-loss program. I provide one-on-one consultations online, as well as in-person sessions at The Dorset Practice (Mondays and Fridays) and in London (Tuesdays to Thursdays).
I specialize in supporting clients with:
Gut Health: Managing conditions like I.B.S (explaining the low FODMAP diet), Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Crohn’s & colitis), Diverticular Disease and Fatty Liver.
Healthy Eating: Providing advice on general nutrition and addressing nutritional deficiencies.
Weight Loss: Offering guidance for weight management and support.
Malnutrition: Assisting those who are underweight or need help with weight gain and nutrition support.
Plant-Based Diets: Supporting individuals on vegetarian or vegan diets or those transitioning to plant-based eating.
If you would like to book a free 15 minute call with me, please follow the link to my website
Here are some lovely things my clients have said about working with me:
'I am a mature lady who had a weight problem, but with Melanie's help and advice I am slowly becoming a mature lady without a weight problem.'
'Thank you Melanie for all your help and advice. The nutritional analysis helps me stay on track with my vitamins and minerals.'
'I went along to my session not knowing quite what to expect but Melanie immediately put me at ease. Her knowledge and sense around food and nutrition has helped me change how I eat for the better. I feel healthier more energised and have a healthy eating plan that is easy to stick to and fits our busy family life. Thank you Melanie!'
Training, qualifications & experience
Nutrition
- BSc (Hons) Nutrition
- BA (Hons) Health Studies
- London Centre for Intuitive Eating - applying intuitive eating and non-diet approaches in practice
- Member of the Association for Nutrition
Counselling
- CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (TC-L4)
- CPCAB Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies (CST-L3)
- CPCAB Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills (CSK-L2)
- NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Children and Young People's Mental Health
- NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Autism (non CR)
Counselling Tutor - An Introduction to Online and Telephone Counselling - Member of the NCPS
I am fully accredited with the Association For Nutrition which is a voluntary register of competent, qualified nutrition professionals who meet the rigorously applied standards for scientifically sound evidence-based nutrition and its use in practice.
I currently work with Early Years Alliance which works alongside nurseries giving nutritional guidance to the setting. I also work for The Sheiling School in Ringwood helping with staff training in nutrition, student diets and catering guidance.
I have qualified as a counsellor to give my clients a more holistic service.
Member organisations
The Association for Nutrition is the professional body for the regulation and registration of nutritionists, including public health nutritionists, exercise nutritionists, and animal nutritionists.
The Association aims to protect the public and promote wellbeing by admitting to the UK Voluntary Register of Nutritionists (UKVRN) only those who demonstrate high ethical and quality standards, founded on evidence-based science.
It sets proficiency and competence criteria, promotes continuing professional development and safe conduct, and accredits university undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
Nutrition topics
info Information about health conditions (*)
Nutritional therapy can help enhance the well-being of individuals diagnosed with serious medical conditions, but should not take the place of medical treatment and advice. If you have been diagnosed with - or suspect you may have - any of these conditions, please speak to your doctor before starting nutritional therapy or making any major changes to your diet or lifestyle.
Fees
£60.00 - £80.00
Free initial telephone session
Additional information
Initial 1 hour face-to-face or video consultation is £80.00. Every follow up session is £60.00.
6 month support programmes are available for £360.00 (works out to £60 per month).
I offer a free 15 min introduction chat.
When I work
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I am available face to face on Mondays as well as Fridays in Dorset. I am available face to face on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays in London. I am available online Monday to Friday.
Further information
I am also a qualified counsellor. I am offering an Emotional eating package with incorporates Nutrition, behaviour and emotions. Please contact me for further details.
I will offer empathy and not pity. I will be genuine and real. I will also have unconditional positive regard, whereas I will provide a safe space to talk freely and without judgement.
