Qualifications

BSc (Hons) Dietetics, Registered Dietitian

Advanced Diploma in the Applications of Integrative and Relational Approaches to Transactional Analytic Counselling & Psychotherapy

Professional Memberships: British Dietetic Association, Institute of Transactional Analysis, Eating Disorders Association

I first became interested in diet as a teenager when I suffered with irritable bowel syndrome and I struggled to maintain my weight; consequently I decided to train as a dietitian. Since I qualified as a Dietitian, I’ve worked in research environments looking at the role of nutrition and diet in food allergy, inborn errors of metabolism, schizophrenia and gastrointestinal disorders. I have also worked as a dietitian within the National Health Service for several years covering a variety of specialities in both adults and children, including eating disorders. I have also specialised in paediatric nutrition, providing advice and training on dietary needs and feeding problems in children.

As a dietitian, I am aware that eating is often about so much more than food. In certain conditions, such as obesity, diabetes and eating disorders, a healthy eating plan can only be achieved by exploring the reason as to why people eat too little or too much and then identifying alternative approaches to resolve these issues.

Dietary advice mainly focuses on the foods eaten and rarely looks at the underlying problems. With this in mind I decided to undertake training in psychotherapy to complement my dietetics and set up CAREFREE EATING. I recognised that by combining dietetics and psychotherapy, I would be able to offer a more integrated approach, providing dietary advice and support to help people to resolve the psychosocial issues surrounding their eating behaviour and pattern.

For more information contact kchugg@carefreeeating.co.uk or telephone Karen on 01392 422362

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