Registered Nutritional Therapist & Nutritionist in Bristol
Move past the exhaustion and the guesswork: expert nutrition coaching to help you feel lighter, brighter, and back in control.
Staying in this cycle doesn't just keep you tired; it keeps you "playing small" when you know you have so much more to give.
Nutritional Therapy in Henleaze, Westbury-on-Trym, and across Bristol
You’ve tried the elimination diets, the generic supplements, and the “drastic” lifestyle changes.
Now, it’s time for an approach that finally honours your unique biology and gets to the root cause of your symptoms. I offer compassionate, non-judgmental sessions virtually across the UK and can meet in-person at my private practice in the Henleaze area of Bristol.
3 Steps to Reclaiming Your Vitality With Nutritional Therapy
1.
One-to-one Consultation
We begin with an in-depth consultation and strategic testing to understand exactly why your gut issues, pain, and fatigue are happening (even if previous tests were “normal”).
2.
Expert Analysis & Testing
We use dietary analysis or simple functional tests to find the “why” behind your health concerns. Interpreting these results correctly is the “missing link” that can have an enormous, positive impact on how you feel.
3.
Sensible, Practical Steps
I’ll translate the science into a personalised roadmap with manageable goals. You’ll get a plan that fits your real life, helping you take appropriate action and finally reclaim your health for the long term.
Nutritional Therapy Services
Invest in yourself & take charge of your health
When our energy is low, we are out of shape and our digestion isn’t what it should be, there are some major imbalances that need to be addressed. We are highly complex and biochemically unique, and my goal is to unravel the complexities so that you can experience a breakthrough in your day-to-day life.
In my experience, it takes a minimum of 3 months to bring about lasting change and embed positive healthy habits. We will work together, following a plan that is tailored specifically to you.
I offer different levels of support to achieve this, with consultations starting from just £95 for an hour session. If this is more than you can manage, we can discuss it as I do offer some concessional slots. If you are simply looking for a health MOT and are not on a concoction of medication, I can offer you a one-off session.
Nourish: The Foundation
Best for those ready to commit to specific health goals or a professional ‘Health MOT’.
- The Focus: Support for those confident in following a dietary plan but needing expert direction.
- What’s Included: One 90-minute initial deep dive + three 45-minute follow-ups.
- The Goal: Embed positive habits and gain clarity on your unique nutritional needs.
Energise: The Momentum
Best for those ready to take back control and overcome personal barriers to change.
- The Focus: Regular, personalized support every two weeks to keep you on track.
- What’s Included: Initial 90-minute consultation + a mix of 60 and 45-minute coaching sessions.
- The Goal: Identify personal challenges and build the stamina you’ve been missing.
Transform: The Breakthrough
Best for complex health concerns or those who benefit from a more nurturing service.
- The Focus: Deep-level work with weekly encouragement and accountability as well as regular coaching.
- What’s Included: Initial 90-minute consultation + 6 follow-up sessions + 6 dedicated support calls.
- The Goal: A total health reset with the highest level of personalized care and access.
In Her Own Words...
Nutritional therapy has been transformational to my life. I have consulted many doctors and was becoming more and more ill. All my symptoms have either greatly improved or disappeared, just by changing and adapting my diet.
I am now able to live a ‘normal life’ and not feel sick, have pain or be exhausted.
Looking for something else?
If you are looking for a one-off session or would like to discuss concessional slots, please get in touch.
I believe everyone deserves support, and we can customize a plan that works for you.
Is Nutritional Therapy the Right Path for You?
“If you are tired of unrealistic diets and frustrated by symptoms that no one can explain, you’re in the right place. Nutritional Therapy is an evidence-based approach that moves beyond generic healthy eating guidelines to find a personalized program tailored to you.
This approach is for you if:
- You want to address the underlying cause of your gut issues and health problems, not just mask the symptoms.
- You are struggling to understand which foods trigger your gut issues, bloating, or discomfort.
- You’ve lost your “spark” and wish you had more energy, stamina, and better sleep.
- You are ready to take control of your health with a plan that considers your lifestyle, time, and cooking ability.
Is Nutritional Therapy Right for You?
- You are tiered of unrealistic and unsustainable diets.
- You are ready to take control of your health.
- You feel frustrated that you don’t know what is causing your symptoms or health concerns.
- You don’t know what foods trigger your gut issues or make you feel bloated and uncomfortable.
- You are struggling to lose weight or to maintain a healthy weight.
- You wish you had more energy and stamina.
- You can’t sleep properly.
- You want to address the underlying cause of your problems.mask your symptoms
What is Nutritional Therapy?
Nutritional Therapy uses an evidence-based approach to create personalised nutritional programmes that are tailored to your individual requirements. All recommendations are made in a holistic and wellbeing focused manner, meeting you where you are currently at. Nutritional Therapy takes into consideration your health goals, lifestyle factors and food preparation ability/time.
What I offer?
During a 1:1 consultation, I will look at how your diet and lifestyle are impacting you. As a qualified nutritional therapist and nutritionist, I can help you to understand how nutritional imbalances may be contributing to your specific symptoms.
Nutritional Therapy is more than just giving you guidelines for healthy eating; what is good for one person doesn’t necessarily work for everyone!
I offer dietary analysis or testing services depending on your issues. Often tests are simple and cost very little. Interpreting the results correctly and taking appropriate action can have an enormous beneficial impact on your health. I look at the bigger picture and suggest sensible, practical steps towards helping you reclaim your health.
The Difference: Personalised Science, Not Generic Advice
Tailored to Your Biology
What works for one person doesn’t necessarily work for everyone. As a qualified Nutritional Therapist and Nutritionist in Bristol, I look at how your unique diet and lifestyle are impacting your health. We don’t just guess; we look at the bigger picture.
Root-Cause Testing
I offer dietary analysis and functional testing services that provide deep insights into your health. Often, these tests are simple and low-cost, but interpreting the results correctly is the key to taking the right action.
Sensible, Long-Lasting Change
Nutritional Therapy isn’t about restriction; it’s about reclaiming your health. I suggest practical, manageable steps that help you move from feeling overwhelmed to feeling refreshed and in control.
I also support those looking for preventative care, such as healthy ageing, pregnancy & fertility, and sustainable weight management.
From My Heart to Your Health: A Personal Journey to Root-Cause Healing
I didn’t just study nutritional therapy; I lived it through the people I love most.
My path began when my husband faced a debilitating autoimmune condition. I saw firsthand how a ‘normal’ diet was failing him and how a specialized approach (the low-FODMAPS diet) finally brought him relief.
Later, I watched my daughter struggle with severe anxiety and sensory issues that left her—and our family—at a breaking point. Despite ‘normal’ GP results, private functional testing revealed a deep-seated gluten sensitivity and a ‘leaky gut.’ Within weeks of a targeted protocol, she was back to herself.
My biggest learning? If your tests come back as ‘normal’ but you still feel wrong, trust your body. You aren’t imagining it, and you don’t have to settle for just ‘getting by.’ I am here to help you find the answers that standard tests often miss.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Nutritional Therapists, Dieticians & Nutritionists?
There are many different professions working within the broad field of nutrition. Only practitioners in Nutritional Therapy and dieticians are trained in clinical practice to give one-to-one personal advice.
Nutritional therapists
Nutritional therapy practitioners who have been trained in nutritional therapy and who are registered with a professional body. They are fully independent professionals who assess the whole health status of the individual and take account of the unique dietary and nutritional needs of their clients. They recognize the biochemical individuality and the potential flaws in transferring population guidelines to recommendations for optimising individual health.
They often work with clients who have chronic health problems that conventional medicine sometimes finds difficult to treat. These include allergies, digestive and bowel disorders, hormonal imbalances, fatigue, depression or stress, auto-immune conditions, migraine and skin disorders. Increasingly, parents with an overweight child and/or a child with learning and behavioural difficulties may seek to support their child with nutritional therapy.
Dietitians
Dietitians work principally in the National Health Service and are regulated by the Health Professions Council. A dietician uses the science of nutrition to devise eating plans for patients with various medical conditions. Their evidence is based on national dietary guidelines for a ‘normal’ population. They work to promote good health by helping to facilitate a positive change in food choices amongst individuals, groups and communities based on these guidelines. They may also specialise in the field of artificial nutrition support, or work in the medical nutrition industry or in private practice.
Nutritionists
Nutrition scientists (nutritionists) often work outside of the clinical context, in research, industry or education. The Nutrition Society is a learned society whose aim is to advance the scientific study of nutrition and its application to the maintenance of human and animal health. There is a national voluntary register for nutritionists who are qualified to provide general information about food and healthy eating but are not trained in clinical practice or to give specific information about individual therapeutic diets. No specific qualifications are required to set yourself up as a nutritionist and registration with a professional body is optional.
How many sessions will I need?
This depends entirely on why you have come to me and what you are trying to resolve. If you are on a healthy diet and, for instance, have discomfort following food we may find a resolution within one session if all your diet required was a tweek. But it isn’t always obvious in which case it may require a few sessions. It has been said that for every year that you’ve been living with a condition or health concern, you will require a month to resolve it. Sometimes this is the case but not always – I have been able to resolve long-term issues within just one session.
It also depends to what degree there is a psychological component to the issue. Coaching can be used to support those struggling to implement change. Some clients benefit from more frequent sessions.
How would nutritional therapy help if I can't cook?
Don’t worry if you can’t cook! Even making small changes to your diet such as introducing healthy options that don’t require cooking can make a big difference. If you are someone who likes to eat out a lot or who likes to buy ready meals, getting guidance on what to chose can be really helpful.
What is BANT? What is CNHC?
What is BANT?
The British Association for Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine is the UK’s professional body for Nutritional Therapists and those working in the nutrition profession. It represents the seal of excellence for nutrition health professionals in promoting the highest standards of education, training and qualification with Nutritional Therapy. It also ensures that all members are fully insured and follow a strict code of practice. For more information on BANT please go to: www.bant.org.uk
What is CNHC?
The Complementary and Natural Health Care Council (CNHC) is the national voluntary regulator, developed with support from government funding, to ensure that its members offer a consistent, professional and safe experience to the public when seeking the advice of a qualified Nutritional Therapist. For more information on CNHC please go to www.cnhc.org.uk
What happens in a nutritional therapy session?
If you are looking to feel more energised, more vibrant and comfortable in your body, making small changes to your diet and lifestyle can make a big difference to how you feel. If you have been living with dis-ease for a number of years, it may take a few months to bring about lasting change. We are all unique and our requirements likewise. From my experience, if you are looking to bring about lasting change, committing to a package that provides you with the support you need is the way forward!
- All packages include an initial 90 minute Consultation to go over your medical questionnaire and 3-day food diary which you will have completed prior to the session in order to get as clear a picture of your particular situation. We will review your symptoms, medical history, family history, and a dietary and lifestyle assessment.
- A full body composition analysis will be carried out: weight, BMI, visceral and body fat%, muscle mass, bone mass, hydration and metabolic age (unless you don’t want to know!).
- A personalised nutrition and lifestyle plan appropriate to your particular situation will be devised. Practical ideas for recipes and menus will be discussed with you and these will be reviewed in follow-up sessions.
- Your goals will be negotiated at each session in order to support you to achieve your aims for health or weight-loss and coaching to support you to make the changes and to help you feel empowered to make the adjustments.
- E-mail support is offered in all packages with regards to supplement use.
- Supplements and testing will be discussed if appropriate. This could be as simple as a test to establish vitamin D status or zinc status to testing for parasitic infections, hormone testing, gluten or food intolerance testing. There are dozens of tests that could be carried out to help ascertain the presence of any suspected underlying conditions if required.
- Any supplements or functional testing suggested to fast forward progress are offered with a discount on RRP.
Health isn’t just about eating well. It’s also about changing habits and that can be hard and it can take time. Give me a call to discuss how we can work together!
Will nutritional therapy work for me given my busy schedule?
However busy you are, you still need to eat and preserve your health to ensure you can work as efficiently as possible! I can help you with time saving tips and guide you as to what healthy options you could select that don’t require spending lots of time in the kitchen or shopping.
What my clients say about working with me....
I'm really grateful for your help. I'm overall eating and drinking far better than before which has resulted in a lot less pain and therefore I'm taking less painkillers. I've also lost a little weight and I really don't think I'd manage to do all I am doing without the tools you've given me to manage my fibromyalgia & possible arthritis. And most of all, I have learned to adopt a different mindset, a more positive and proactive approach to solving any problems. All of this is due to your help and guidance, so thank you very very much!
I was extremely impressed by the fact Lucy bases almost everything she recommends on current scientific research. Her wealth of knowledge and experience in nutrition is formidable yet she clearly also keeps up to date with current research. The inflammation in my hip and shoulder joints has been reduced significantly. I still need to determine whether it’s the nutritional supplements that have made the difference, or the elimination of certain foods; or a bit of both. Yet without a doubt, the inflammation/pain has now receded into the background.