That First Step transitioned into a deep interest in health, particularly food, and I re-trained in nutritional therapy, qualifying in 2005. Since then, I’ve focused my ongoing postgraduate training around eating behaviour, food choice, and change management. These include training in Intuitive Eating with Evelyn Tribole; appetite re-training with Dr Helen McCarthy; clinical hypnotherapy and, more recently, in the Eating Freely method.

There’s no escaping it, change can be messy, especially when it comes to something as emotionally charged as food and eating or when you take a leap of faith away from the “one size fits all” messages.  Sometimes, change comes readily, usually when there’s a health crisis of some sort; other times, you need a little help. It’s always easier when you’re ready for it, and it’s more likely to stick if it’s quieter, stealthier, on-target, and more flexible. A bit like a Ninja.

My approach to health behaviour updating is simple, practical and grounded in science. Together, we switch up your choices and create a plan that works for you – no-one else, just you. This may be a little different, but maybe it’s time for a something new.