Expert Nutrition Therapy & Counselling

Compassionate, evidence-based nutrition and counselling support for children, adolescents, adults and families.

How I Can Help

Children & Teen Nutrition – growth, appetite, balanced eating and sports nutrition
Fussy Eating, Feeding Challenges & ARFID
Eating Disorders & Disordered Eating
Women's Health & General Nutrition
Counselling & Family Support

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Helen Dean is a Registered Counsellor and Accredited Practising Dietitian.

Registered Counsellor and Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD)

Helen Dean is an Accredited Practising Dietitian and Registered Counsellor with over 25 years of clinical experience supporting children, adolescents, and adults.

She is known for her integrated approach, combining nutrition therapy with counselling to address both the physical and psychological aspects of eating challenges.

Helen works with individuals and families experiencing all eating disorders with expertise in ARFID, and complex feeding presentations, offering thoughtful, collaborative care that prioritises safety, trust, and lasting change.

Where Nutrition Therapy
Meets Counselling

Food and nutrition can become complicated for many different reasons. A child may be struggling with variety or appetite, a teenager may need support to fuel growth and sport, or eating may have become stressful because of anxiety, sensory differences, ARFID or an eating disorder.

My approach brings together nutrition expertise and therapeutic skills, allowing me to look beyond what someone is eating and understand the factors influencing how they eat.

I work with children, adolescents, adults and families across general nutrition, feeding concerns, ARFID, disordered eating and eating disorder recovery.

Support is practical, collaborative and tailored to the individual, without judgement or unnecessary focus on weight.

I also work closely with families and, where needed, alongside GPs, psychologists, paediatricians and schools to provide coordinated support.

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Our Services

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For Individuals and Families

Helen has a warm, gentle approach to counselling and works closely with individuals and families to provide a safe and supportive space.

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For Dietitian and Mental Health Practicioners

Helen offers both group and individual supervision tailored to your experience level, whether you are new to the field of eating disorders or a seasoned professional.

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Eating Disorders & Recovery Resources

Helping Your Child Overcome ARFID: Child ARFID Support for Families

When your child struggles with ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder), it can feel overwhelming and isolating. I understand how challenging it is to watch your child avoid foods, lose weight, or become anxious around mealtimes. But there is hope. With gentle support, patience, and the right strategies, you can help your child build a healthier relationship with food. This post offers practical guidance and compassionate advice to support your child’s journey toward

3 days ago4 min read

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST: ARFID CONNECT (a group for young people)

I’m simply seeking expressions of interest to see whether this is something young people and families would find helpful.

Aug 52 min read

Stories from the Clinic: What’s Really Going On?

Sometimes the reason a family seeks support sounds quite simple. “She only eats beige foods.”“He refuses to try anything new.” “We’ve stopped going out for dinner.” "Every mealtime ends in an argument.” But after more than 25 years of working with children, adolescents, adults and families, I’ve learnt that the presenting problem is rarely the whole story. Eating difficulties don’t happen in isolation. Food can become tangled with anxiety, sensory sensitivities, neurodivergen

Aug 32 min read

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Parents Recommended

HELEN S.

Helen is a very caring, dedicated, non judgemental therapist who quickly forms a positive relationship with her clients.

LOUISA D.

Helen has been a valuable resource through at times what can be a difficult journey which touches not only our young person but also our whole family unit.

NICOLE A.

Our daughter feels comfortable to contact Helen independently for advice and we feel 100% supported on this road to recovery.