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Common Questions

How is your approach different from a nutritionist/therapist?

 

Most nutritionists focus on what, when, and how much to eat, but often overlook the emotional and behavioural patterns behind eating. And while counselling can help you process feelings, it may not offer practical steps to change your habits.My approach combines compassionate binge eating support with action-focused nutrition coaching. I help you explore why you eat the way you do and guide you in building habits that actually fit your real life. We go beyond food rules or meal plans — working together to shift your relationship with food, break the binge eating cycle, and support lasting change.Whether you're struggling with emotional eating, food anxiety, or binge eating, I offer a non-diet, weight-inclusive space where you can find both insight and direction — from someone who truly gets it.

What does ''food freedom'' mean?

 

Food freedom means letting go of rigid food rules, guilt, and the constant mental battle over what you should or shouldn’t eat, often fueled by diet culture and the pressure to lose weight quickly. The first thing you'll learn with me is how to break free from the “diet mentality” that tells you restriction is the only way to reach your goals. In my programmes, there are no “good” or “bad” foods, no “clean” eating or “cheat” meals. Instead, we focus on gentle nutrition, which allows you to enjoy the foods you love without guilt while building sustainable, healthy habits that actually work for your life.

Does it mean I get to eat junk food all the time?

 

Not at all! Think of it like an all-inclusive buffet on holiday.

At first, it’s exciting, and you might overeat just because it's available. But after a few days, you start craving foods that make you feel better. It’s the “forbidden fruit” effect: when foods are restricted, they become more tempting. Once you know you can have them whenever you want, the urge fades, and you can choose what truly nourishes you.

Do you only help people struggling with binge eating?

 

Binge eating is one of the main struggles I support clients with, but it’s not the only one. I also work with people who feel stuck in cycles of restriction, emotional eating, food guilt, or obsessive thoughts about food and body. If your relationship with food feels overwhelming or exhausting, we can work on that together—whether or not you identify with binge eating.

Why do I think about food all the time?

 

Your body might still feel deprived, even if you’re eating.
This can happen after years of dieting, emotional stress, food rules, or simply not giving yourself enough permission to eat what you really need. Your mind stays busy with food when your body doesn’t fully trust that more is coming.

Thinking about food all the time isn’t just something to “push through.” There’s a reason it’s happening, and there is a way out.

Check this post out - You deserve to feel calm, nourished, and at ease with food again.

Got More Questions?

We’ll use the opportunity to answer your questions and make sure we’re the perfect fit before you commit.

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