About me
With over 25 years of clinical experience, I am a UK Registered Dietitian providing evidence-based nutrition support tailored to individual medical, lifestyle and behavioural needs.
My clinical background includes working in leading NHS hospitals including St George's Hospital, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, Ulster Hospital and Northern Ireland Cancer Centre. I have also worked within community health initiatives, lectured at undergraduate and postgraduate level, and advised elite and professional athletes.
Alongside clinical practice, I work in the field of microbiome research translation and co-authored the first Clinical Guide to Probiotic Products Available in the UK, developed in collaboration with microbiome researchers at the Universities of Reading and Leeds. The guide has been recognised in the Chief Scientific Adviser’s Annual Report for the Food Standards Agency and featured in The Times.
I am also currently researching and authoring the first international Clinical Guide to Prebiotic Products, an evidence-based website resource designed to help healthcare professionals and consumers better understand the clinical applications of prebiotics and commercially available products.
In addition, I work closely with GPs prescribing GLP-1 weight loss medications and researched and authored a Nutrition Support Guide to help support patients using these treatments safely and effectively alongside dietary and lifestyle change.
My specialist areas of interest include:
Gastroenterology and gut health
Probiotics and prebiotics
Hormone and metabolic health
GLP-1 weight management support
Neurodiversities including ADHD and autism
Disordered eating and complex relationships with food
I take a compassionate, non-judgemental and trauma-informed approach to care. I have experience working with individuals with complex psychiatric histories, eating disorders, neurodiversities, chronic health conditions and longstanding difficulties with food, weight and body image.
Many of the people I work with have previously felt dismissed, overwhelmed or misunderstood within healthcare settings. My aim is to help patients feel supported, understood and equipped with realistic, evidence-based strategies that can work in real life.
Consultations are available both in-person in Bangor, Northern Ireland, and online via Zoom.
Dietitians are legally bound by a professional code of conduct, and are qualified to assess, diagnose and treat nutrition related medical problems.
Training, qualifications & experience
Member of:
- British Dietetic Association
- Health & Care Professions Council
- BDA Gastroenterology Specialist Group
- BDA Mental Health Group
- British Menopause Society
Qualifications:
- BSc Physiology (1999) - University of Bristol
- MSc - Nutrition & Dietetics (2001) - University of Ulster
- Accredited Sports Dietitian (2003)
- Low FODMAP Diet trained (2014) - King's College London
Co author of "Clinical Guide to Probiotic Products Available in the UK" and author of "Clinical Guide to Prebiotic Products Available in the UK"
Board representative for the eating disorders charity FightED.
Regular contributor to magazines - Cycling Plus, Healthy Eating Magazine, Trail Runner Magazine.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
The HCPC are an independent, UK-wide health regulator. They set standards of professional training, performance and conduct for 14 professions.
They keep a register of health professionals who meet their standards, and they take action if registered health professionals fall below those standards. They were created by a piece of legislation called the Health Professions Order 2001.
Registration means that a health professional meets national standards for their professional training, performance and conduct.
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 - £120.00
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
Initial 1 hour consultation: £120
This includes (as appropriate for the client): assessment of pre appointment questionnaire; 1 hour consultation; individualised Nutrition Plan/written information; recipes; any other useful information e.g. apps, websites, recommended books
Follow up appointments: £60
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