Nutrition

Food isn’t just “fuel” — it’s information for your brain, hormones, gut, immune system, and energy regulation.

If you’re dealing with low mood, stress, stubborn weight changes, blood sugar swings, digestive discomfort, pain / inflammation, perimenopause / menopause symptoms, or fatigue, nutrition support can be a practical (and empowering) place to start.

We offer evidence-informed nutrition coaching on its own or combined with complementary therapies (aromatherapy, auricular acupuncture, hypnotherapy or CBT coaching) to help you build changes that actually stick — without perfectionism or shame.

Why Support Matters

1) Mood, motivation, and resilience

Diet quality is consistently linked with mental health outcomes, including depression risk, and dietary improvement has shown benefit as an adjunct approach for some people experiencing depression. What this means in practice: small, repeatable shifts (regular meals, protein and fibre at breakfast, omega-3-rich foods, colourful plants, fewer ultra-processed “quick hits”) can support steadier energy and a more stable emotional baseline.

2) Weight, appetite regulation, and long-term health

Weight change is rarely “just willpower.” Appetite signals, sleep, stress hormones, routine, medication effects, pain, and metabolic health all play a role. NICE guidance emphasises interventions that address diet + physical activity + behaviour change — because sustainable change is behavioural as much as nutritional.

3) Behaviour change is the missing link

Knowing what to do is one thing — doing it under real-life pressure is another. Evidence supports structured behaviour-change approaches (including CBT-informed methods and motivational interviewing-style coaching) to improve weight-loss outcomes and support maintenance.

Free & Simple Tools for Better Nutrition

Quick Guide to A Healthy Diet

Our Clinic Nutrition Guide

3 Day Mood Food Plan for Winter

Our Therapeutic Approach

Nutrition & Aroma-Acupuncture (stress & appetite support)

Best for: stress-eating, anxiety-driven snacking, low motivation, disrupted sleep, cravings, and “wired-and-tired” nervous system patterns.

Why combine?
When stress is high, the body often nudges you toward quick energy and comfort-seeking habits. Pairing nutrition coaching with a calming, body-based approach can make change feel less like a fight.

What the combined approach looks like

Nutrition plan that prioritises satiety and stability (protein + fibre + timing)
Aroma support to reinforce routines (e.g., an evening wind-down anchor, pre-meal pause, or “reset” moment)
Auricular acupuncture/auricular stimulation as a support for appetite /craving regulation and stress support.

Outcome focus: reduced stress-driven eating loops, improved sleep routine support, and more consistency with nourishing choices.

1:1 Nutrition Coaching (evidence-informed, realistic, supportive)

Best for: low mood (especially in winter), energy dips, perimenopause support, digestive discomfort patterns, inflammation/pain support, weight management, and “I know what to do but can’t stay consistent.”

What you can expect

A detailed intake: symptoms, health history, meds/supplements, routine, stress, sleep, preferences, cooking confidence, budget
A tailored plan built around your life (not a rigid diet)
Simple targets: meal structure, protein/fibre goals, hydration, blood sugar steadiness, and “minimum effective” weekly habits
Review and refine: we track what works, troubleshoot what doesn’t, and keep it achievable

Outcome focus: steadier energy, fewer crashes, more predictable appetite, improved confidence with food choices, and a plan you can maintain.

Best for: emotional eating, binge-restrict cycles, all-or-nothing thinking, confidence issues around food, and long-standing behaviour patterns.

Why this works (when appropriate):
CBT-informed approaches support weight loss and maintenance by targeting the thoughts, emotions, and cues that drive eating behaviours — not just the food itself.
Hypnotherapy can be helpful where stress responses, automatic habits, or gut–brain patterns are central. For example, gut-directed hypnotherapy shows benefit for IBS symptoms in research (useful when digestive symptoms and anxiety are intertwined).

What you can expect

Identify triggers (such as stress, fatigue, social situations, sensory cravings, and reward patterns)
Build replacement responses (such as urge surfing, “if–then” plans, and compassionate self-talk)
Hypnotherapy sessions to reinforce calm, confidence, and identity-based change (“I’m someone who looks after myself consistently”)
Clear nutrition structure so your brain isn’t trying to make food decisions under stress

Outcome focus: fewer “auto-pilot” choices, more self-trust, calmer relationship with food, and sustainable routines.

Nutrition & Hypnotherapy or CBT (for habits that won’t shift)

Important note: If we suspect an eating disorder or you’re experiencing red flags (e.g., rapid unintended weight loss, persistent GI bleeding, severe restriction, purging, fainting, or significant mental health risk), we’ll recommend GP-led assessment and/or specialist care in line with NICE guidance.

Our Treatment Fees

Our Client Experience

Winter mood & energy crashes

Starting point (info gathering):
A 42-year-old with low winter mood, afternoon fatigue, carb cravings, and poor sleep. Intake shows irregular meals, low protein at breakfast, long gaps between meals, and high reliance on quick snacks during stressful workdays.

Plan:

Week 1–2: Stabilise mornings (protein + fibre breakfast), add a planned lunch, and a mid-afternoon “bridge snack”
Week 3–6: Build a simple “comforting but balanced” dinner rotation; introduce omega-3-rich foods and colourful plants
Add-on: Aroma anchor for evening wind-down + “pause cue” before snacking

Outcome:
By week 6–8, the client reports fewer energy crashes, improved sleep routine consistency, fewer cravings, and more stable mood. The focus stays on repeatable habits, not perfect eating — and we keep adjusting based on real life.

Stress-eating & stubborn weight changes

Starting point (info gathering):
A 55-year-old in perimenopause/menopause transition with stress-eating, poor appetite regulation in the evenings, and a long history of dieting. Intake highlights all-or-nothing thinking (“I’ve blown it, so I may as well…”), high stress load, and inconsistent meal structure.