Support that starts with listening
I work with adults from all backgrounds, whether you're managing a health condition, looking to improve your general wellbeing, or simply want clear, evidence-based guidance from a qualified dietitian. That includes people with a diagnosed medical condition and those without one, anyone looking to better understand their relationship with food, their diet, or their lifestyle. Young people are considered individually, to make sure the right support and approach is in place for their age and needs.
What is a dietitian?
A dietitian is a regulated healthcare professional, medically trained to assess, diagnose, and treat diet and nutrition problems across chronic and acute medical conditions, as well as general lifestyle and dietary needs, at both an individual and wider public health level. Becoming a dietitian requires a minimum of a university degree in dietetics (or a related science degree plus postgraduate qualification), including a period of supervised clinical practice. In the UK, "dietitian" is the only nutrition-related title protected by law, meaning only those registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) can legally use it.
What does a dietitian do?
Dietitians work across a wide range of areas, from weight management to chronic conditions such as diabetes, IBS, IBD, renal disease, and cardiovascular disease. This can involve assessing nutritional needs, developing personalised dietary plans, and working as part of a multidisciplinary team (MDT) alongside GPs, consultants, and other healthcare professionals to support someone's wider care. Just as importantly, dietitians look at the whole person, not just the condition, taking into account the everyday factors that shape how someone eats and lives, from routine and finances to culture and mental wellbeing, because these all influence what's realistic and sustainable for each individual.
How does a dietitian differ from a nutritionist?
"Dietitian" is a legally protected title, requiring a recognised degree, supervised clinical practice, and registration with the HCPC. "Nutritionist" isn't a protected title in the UK, so anyone can use it regardless of qualification, though many hold a voluntary register credential instead. In practice, this means dietitians are trained and regulated to work with medical conditions as well as general diet and lifestyle, while the training and scope behind the nutritionist title can vary considerably.
How can I check someone is a genuinely registered dietitian?
You can check anyone's registration status for free on the HCPC's public register. If someone is using the title "dietitian" without being on that register, it's against the law, and you can report it directly to the HCPC.