Nourishing Confidence: What to Expect from Working Together
Over the past ten years working as a Registered Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and Intuitive Eating Counsellor, I've encountered a few misconceptions about what my role entails.
Perhaps you too have questioned what nutrition support is about. You could think that seeking help from a nutrition professional means ‘outsourcing’ your food choices to someone else. Perhaps it involves lecturing about nutrition or following an impossible or boring meal plan with the ‘food police’ on your back?
The thought of entrusting someone with your relationship with food can be nerve-wracking, especially if previous experiences with dietitians, nutritionists, or healthcare providers have left you feeling disempowered or disillusioned.
To help you understand what you can expect from my support as a practitioner working in domain of personalised Nutritional Therapy and Intuitive Eating, I want to share more about what working together really looks like, and hope you might find the approach refreshing…
You Take CentrE Stage
At Gut Reaction, I believe that you are the real expert of your own body. You bring the wisdom of your unique experiences, and I’m here to listen, understand, to help you learn to unlock and trust your own insights and intuition, and provide gentle guidance around nutrition as it can benefit you personally. There's no one-size-fits-all approach as each person is unique.
A WEIGHT INCLUSIVE AND WEIGHT NEUTRAL APPROACH
I work within a different health paradigm to many nutrition professionals. Rather than operating from the old model of health which priorities weight-loss as the key to unlocking health, I understand that health is complex and multifaceted, and weight is just one piece of the puzzle.
Long-term studies show that focussing on weight can be harmful in the long-run. Instead my approach values your emotional and physical wellbeing so you can get on a path to living a healthier life in harmony with food and your body.
ALL FOODS FIT
Bid farewell to the notion of good and bad foods. At Gut Reaction, all foods are welcome to the table. This might surprise you, but I’m not here to sow fear about eating choices. Instead, I’ll help unravel any misleading nutrition myths that have impacted your food choices, and introduce you to evidence-based nutritional insights. My approach values nutrition, nourishment and the joy of eating, whilst connecting your with your body.
Learning Through Mistakes
What you might label as mistakes are actually stepping stones to growth. I endeavour to nurture a non-judgemental and compassionate space where your slips become opportunities for learning rather than reasons for disappointment.
A COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIP
Nutrition Therapy is an integral part of your journey and specific dietary enhancements and natural supplements may be recommended inline with your health goals if that is part of our work together. But rather than taking a dictatorial approach, decisions about the scope of the changes you are making are always collaborative. As I draw from Intuitive Eating Counselling and Acceptance & Commitment Coaching, as well as Nutritional Therapy, consultations can sometimes feel like heart-to-heart conversations with a trusted friend.
Welcome to Your Wellness Journey
Whether you are seeking to improve your relationship with food, manage a health condition, or both, I’m here to walk this path alongside you. Essentially, I aspire to create a space where you are feel valued, respected and understood as we work towards helping you reconnect with your health on your terms.
Take a nourishing step forward today
Are worries about food, weight, or overeating draining your time, energy, and peace of mind? Are you struggling with low mood, food cravings, gut health, or digestion challenges?
Old mindsets and habits can be hard to shift on your own. If you are looking to reset your eating patterns, make peace with your body, and reclaim your energy, I can help you.
Please check out my private programmes here, or book an exploratory chat to find out more.
