Fiona Hamlin

Registered Dietitians are the only qualified health professionals that assess, diagnose and treat dietary and nutritional problems at an individual and wider public health level. They work with both healthy and sick people. Uniquely, dietitians use the most up-to-date public health and scientific research on food, health and disease which they translate into practical guidance to enable people to make appropriate lifestyle and food choices. Dietitians are the only nutrition professionals to be regulated by law, and are governed by an ethical code to ensure that they always work to the highest standard.

HOW I WORK WITH SELECT PSYCHOLOGY

I work closely with Select Psychology to provide a role in the nutritional assessment, treatment, monitoring and education of certain medical conditions including eating disorder, autism spectrum condition, malnutrition and weight management. As an advocate of evidence-based science, I will serve as an important resource of nutrition knowledge and will be working collaboratively with the patient, patient’s family and therapist to develop the nutritional aspect of the treatment plan.

For example, in eating disorders, I can provide support in safe refeeding, weight restoration, meal planning, food shopping and supporting the patient in challenging certain food rules and beliefs. In autism spectrum condition, the patient may experience sensory issues around eating that lead to an inadequate balance of the right nutrients. I can support the team in providing practical advice around mealtimes, ensuring adequate nutrition and exploring new foods.

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE

I am passionate about educating and promoting good health and wellbeing through nutrition. I have over 10 years clinical experience working in the National Health Service, and worked in a range of settings including, eating disorders, weight management, ADHD, autistic spectrum condition, diabetes and gastroenterology. My philosophy is to provide nutritional advice that is based on sound science, practical and realistic to help clients meet their own health goals. I am skilled in behaviour change counselling and motivational interviewing and have a specialist interest in Eating Disorders (including Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorders and Diabulimia).