Toddler & Child Sessions

Looking at the whole child.

Our children are our future and nutrition plays a very important part in a child's growth, development and behaviour.

Food is only one part of the picture.

When I work with a child, I consider their diet alongside their digestive health, symptoms, medical and family history, growth and development, sleep, lifestyle, medications and supplements, sensory preferences and relationship with food.

For neurodivergent children, I also consider factors such as sensory processing, appetite awareness, food predictability and the additional challenges that can make eating a varied diet more difficult.

Rather than simply handing you a list of foods your child should be eating, we'll look at what is realistic for your child and your family and decide where changes are likely to be most helpful.

Does any of this sound familiar?

You might be looking for support because your child:

regularly struggles with constipation, diarrhoea, bloating, reflux or tummy aches
eats a very limited or repetitive range of foods
is a fussy or selective eater
avoids particular tastes, textures or food groups
has a restricted diet due to allergies, intolerances or other dietary requirements
has ADHD, autism or other neurodivergent traits that affect appetite, sensory preferences or eating
seems tired or struggles with energy and concentration
experiences recurrent skin or immune concerns
has had antibiotics, gastrointestinal infections or ongoing digestive difficulties
has suspected or identified nutrient deficiencies
simply isn't eating as varied a diet as you would like.

Children's nutrition isn't about creating a “perfect” diet. My aim is to understand your individual child, what they're currently eating, their health history and the practical realities of family life before deciding what may actually be useful

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Children's gut and digestive health

Supporting children's gut health

Digestive symptoms are common in childhood, but that doesn't mean they should simply be ignored.

I regularly work with families around concerns such as constipation, diarrhoea, reflux, bloating, abdominal discomfort and changes in bowel habits.

We can look at factors such as fibre and fluid intake, food variety, eating patterns and the wider diet alongside your child's symptom history and any relevant medical investigations.

Where symptoms require medical assessment, I will always recommend that you speak to your child's GP or appropriate healthcare professional.

ADHD and neurodivergent children

Neurodivergent children can face additional challenges around food, from sensory sensitivities and restricted food preferences to forgotten meals, appetite changes and difficulty recognising hunger and thirst.

Nutrition isn't about trying to change who your child is. My focus is on helping you understand whether their current diet is providing the nutrients and energy they need and finding practical strategies that work with, rather than against, your child.

Depending on the child, we may look at meal patterns, blood sugar balance, protein and fats, key micronutrients, hydration, digestive health and ways to support nutritional adequacy when food variety is limited.

Fussy and selective eating

When eating becomes difficult

There is a big difference between a child going through a typical phase of fussy eating and a child who finds food genuinely difficult.

Sensory preferences, digestive discomfort, constipation, appetite, previous experiences with food and neurodivergence can all influence what and how a child eats.

My approach is not about putting pressure on a child to eat more foods. Instead, we can assess whether their current diet is meeting their nutritional needs while exploring practical, appropriate ways to increase variety where possible.

Testing

Does my child need testing?

Not necessarily. Testing isn't where I automatically start.

A detailed health and dietary assessment can often tell us a great deal about where support may be needed. Where testing could genuinely add useful information, I can discuss appropriate options with you.

Depending on your child's individual circumstances, this may include nutritional or gut microbiome testing. Testing is always considered alongside symptoms, diet and health history rather than interpreted in isolation.

Child Consultations

What happens when we work together?

Here I'd make the process incredibly easy for a parent to understand.

1. Before your appointment

You'll complete a health questionnaire and food/symptom information so I can understand your child's health history and current diet before we meet.

2. Your consultation

We'll discuss your concerns, your child's diet, symptoms, eating patterns, lifestyle and relevant health history.

3. Your personalised plan

You'll receive practical recommendations tailored to your child and family. These might include food changes, meal or snack ideas, lifestyle strategies and, where appropriate, supplements or further testing.

4. Follow-up support

Children's needs change, so follow-up appointments allow us to review progress, troubleshoot what's proving difficult and adapt the plan where necessary.

Children's Nutrition Consultation

Initial consultation — £100

A consultation package consists of:

1x initial 40 minute consultation

1x 30 minute follow up

Before your 40 minute consultation you will be sent a detailed health questionnaire to fill out about your child and send back before we meet.
A written diet and lifestyle plan emailed to you within a week of your consultation.
Supplement recommendations if needed
15% supplement discount