Sarah Danaher BSc MSc Registered Dietitian
About me
I am an experienced Registered Dietitian currently practising part time at the Ulster Hospital and providing private face-to-face appointments. FaceTime and Skype appointments also available.
- 18 years experience helping people with nutrition
- NHS - Ulster Hospital, Guy's & St Thomas', Chelsea & Westminster, St George's (London)
- Lecturer at St Mary's University, London
- Private Practice
Specialist Areas:
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease - Crohn's and Colitis
- IBS - experienced in the Low FODMAP Diet
- Eating Disorders - anorexia nervosa, over-eating, bulimia, orthorexia
- Allergies/intolerances
- High Performance Sports Nutrition
I can also help you if you have any health issues which can be affected by food and nutrition: overweight, diabetes, cancer, heart disease, hormonal issues etc.
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 the British Dietetic Association, Health & Care Professions Council, BDA Gastroenterology Specialist Group, BDA Mental Health Group.
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
- Highly experienced in management of gastrointestinal issues, disordered eating, food allergies/intolerances
- Experience with adults and children in major London teaching hospitals (St George's, Chelsea & Westminster, St Thomas')
- Board representative for the eating disorders charity FightED
- Regular contributor to magazines - Cycling Plus, Healthy Eating Magazine, Trail Runner Magazine.
Member organisations
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.
Health and Care Professions Council
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
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
Initial 1 hour consultation: £70
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: £45
No unexpected extra costs. If I recommend a supplement I will suggest a number of choices, as I do not sell or promote any particular brand or product.
Health insurance: Recognised Dietetic Practitioner by BUPA, AXA PPP Healthcare, PruHealth and Simplyhealth. Please ensure that you check your eligibility with your provider for fee payment prior to treatment.
