Children's Health & Complex Paediatric Nutrition
Helping children thrive, whatever their challenges
As a mum of two boys, I know how worrying it can be when something isn't quite right with your child, particularly when you're not sure where to turn or what might help.
I work with children facing all sorts of challenges, from selective eating, digestive issues and nutritional deficiencies to autism, ADHD, anxiety and more complex conditions such as PANS/PANDAS.
Over the years, I've become particularly interested in how nutrition, gut health, the immune system and the brain all connect. It's an area I'm passionate about, especially when children are experiencing several seemingly unrelated symptoms.
My approach is to look at the bigger picture, understand what's going on for your child and work out where we can make a difference. Sometimes that means making simple changes to their diet, and sometimes it means taking a more structured, longer-term approach.
Above all, I want families to feel listened to, supported and confident that there's a plan in place that works for their child.
What I can help you with
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Selective Eating & ARFID
Whether your child is going through a fussy eating phase or has a very limited range of accepted foods, mealtimes can become incredibly stressful. I help families understand what's behind their child's eating difficulties, address nutritional gaps and gently build confidence around food, without pressure or battles at the dinner table.
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Neurodiversity
I work with children with autism, ADHD and sensory differences, supporting challenges such as anxiety, emotional regulation, sleep difficulties and digestive issues. We look at how nutrition and gut health may be influencing their overall wellbeing, always working with your child's individual needs rather than trying to change who they are.
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Complex Health & Hello World
I have a particular interest in supporting children with complex and overlapping symptoms, including PANS/PANDAS, OCD, tics and immune-related difficulties. My approach looks at the connections between nutrition, gut health, immune function and the nervous system, helping families make sense of the bigger picture and build a manageable plan forward.
For children needing more structured, ongoing support, I've developed Hello World, my four-stage nutritional therapy programme.
Which Approach Is Right for My Child?
Every child is different, and knowing where to start isn't always easy. See what sounds familiar.
Individual Nutritional Consultations
Are mealtimes becoming a daily source of stress?
Perhaps your child eats a very limited range of foods, refuses anything new or you're worried they're simply not getting what they need.
Does your child regularly struggle with constipation, tummy aches, bloating or unpredictable bowel movements?
Maybe you've tried different approaches but still haven't quite got to the bottom of what's going on.
Are you constantly reaching for the eczema cream, only for the flare to come back again?
Or perhaps allergies, sensitivities or recurring illnesses are leaving you wondering whether nutrition could play a part.
Are you worried about your child's growth or nutrient intake?
Perhaps blood tests have identified a deficiency, their diet is very limited or you'd simply like reassurance that they're getting what they need.
Sometimes you just need someone to take a proper look.
Individual consultations give us the opportunity to explore your concerns, understand your child's nutritional needs and put together a practical plan, with follow-ups as and when you need them.
Hello World
Does it feel like there's always something else going on?
Sleep, anxiety, emotional outbursts, digestive issues or restricted eating. Perhaps you're struggling to know where to start.
Is your child autistic, ADHD or suspected to be neurodivergent?
Maybe you're also navigating sensory differences, anxiety, sleep difficulties or emotional regulation.
Has eating become extremely restricted?
Perhaps their accepted foods are becoming fewer, eating causes significant distress or ARFID has been diagnosed or suspected.
Have you noticed a sudden or significant change in your child?
New tics, OCD-type behaviours, intense anxiety, aggression or regression, sometimes following an infection.
Have you tried so many things but still feel like you're missing something?
Perhaps you're navigating PANS/PANDAS or several overlapping challenges and are exhausted by trying to piece everything together.
Sometimes you need a more structured, ongoing approach.
Hello World is my four-stage nutritional therapy programme, allowing us to look at the bigger picture, build gradually and adapt support as your child progresses.
Unsure? Get in touch or book a free 20-minute discovery call to see if working with me could benefit you