Cherish Nutrition and Dietetics
How I Can Help You I specialise in introducing a balanced, holistic approach, establishing dietary tolerance and healthy sustainable eating that promotes health. Once you have decided to recover from an eating disorder, the journey can be a long and complicated process. However, I encourage you to view your recovery with a renewed sense of curiosity and discovery. Everyone's recovery process is different; you can always learn important information about situations affecting you. Each person's expectations and desired outcomes are unique to you. Now is the time to suspend all preconceived ideas and allow new insights to reveal a new you. People can progress through this phased approach by making simple changes to their dietary intake or eating behaviours. The process can have a fundamental impact in giving time and nutrients to heal your physical self, preparing you to be exposed to the challenges ahead. Recovery takes tremendous courage to fight back against the rigidity and rules that the eating disorder as imposed. I welcome lots of questions, and I ask that you assume that nothing you believe at the moment is entirely accurate. There is always more to discover, and I hope to enlighten your insights by being open with yourself and finding a new you and sustained quality of life. I look forward to hearing from you!
Referral Criteria & Process
I accept self-referrals, as well as referrals from healthcare professionals.
The process usually begins with a comprehensive initial assessment, followed by an agreed plan of support. This may include:
A set number of follow-up appointments, or
A flexible block of hours, depending on individual needs and goals
Appointments can be tailored to suit you, whether face-to-face or online, and are designed to work at your pace.
Additional assessments
I am able to offer bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) as part of your assessment, where appropriate.
BIA is a simple, non-invasive measurement that helps assess aspects of body composition, such as:
Muscle mass
Fat mass
Hydration status
This information can provide additional insight into your nutritional status and help guide personalised care. It is always used sensitively and only where it supports your goals and wellbeing.
Qualifications
In 2017, I completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Eating Disorders at Leeds Beckett University, under the teaching of Ursula Philpot, which strengthened my specialist knowledge and therapeutic approach in this area.
Training
I am committed to ongoing continuing professional development (CPD) and regularly update my practice to ensure it reflects current evidence and best practice. I have a particular interest in the gut–brain axis, including the role of the microbiome and its relationship with mental health and the production of neurotransmitters.
I have a particular interest in supporting individuals with complex presentations, including those with eating disorders, ARFID, and neurodivergent needs.
Experience
I am a Registered Dietitian who qualified in 2014, with extensive experience supporting individuals with eating disorders across both Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) and adult services since 2016.
Since 2017, I have worked within NHS specialist eating disorder services, in both inpatient and community settings, giving me a broad understanding of the different stages and complexities of recovery.
My approach combines clinical expertise with a compassionate, individualised understanding of each person’s experience, recognising the complex interaction between physical health, nutrition, and emotional wellbeing.