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Signs Your Sensory Bucket is Overflowing
📅 Make an appointment today with a Dietitian & Counsellor experienced in supporting children, adolescents, and adults with ASD & ADHD ....
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Jun 8, 20251 min read


Free Online Q&A Sessions for Parents and Carers
Do you have questions about your child’s eating, nutrition, or mealtimes? I’m offering free online Q&A sessions where parents and carers...
hdean1974
Jun 6, 20251 min read


Meal Support
Making sense of meal times can be very challenging, new foods are also more likely to be accepted when the meal is a positive experience....
hdean1974
Jun 3, 20251 min read


Reflection from a Dietitian & Counsellor Specialising in Eating Disorders
Over the years of walking alongside individuals and families impacted by eating disorders, I’ve witnessed again and again the deep...
hdean1974
Jun 2, 20251 min read


Stuck in the Binge Eating & Restrict Cycle?
Do you feel trapped in the exhausting cycle of bingeing and restricting ? You’re not alone — and there is a way forward. At Stepping...
hdean1974
May 28, 20251 min read


Why Diets Don’t Work (And What To Do Instead)
If you’ve ever started a diet hoping this one would finally “fix” things, you’re not alone. Diets promise control, weight loss, and a...
hdean1974
May 23, 20251 min read


Nourish Their Senses: Specialised Nutrition for Neurodivergent Individuals
For many neurodivergent individuals, emotional dysregulation makes it challenging to sit, eat, and try new foods. That's why I work from...
hdean1974
May 15, 20251 min read


Food, Feeling and Bodies- Interactive workshop
Talking about food and body image with your teen can be tough—especially in today’s world of social media pressures and unrealistic...
hdean1974
May 13, 20251 min read


Trauma Informed Care
Trauma can influence our thoughts, emotions, eating habits, and relationships with others. As a counsellor and dietitian, I employ...
hdean1974
May 11, 20251 min read


They Think They Know: Living with an Eating Disorder When No One Really Sees It
I sit at the dinner table, picking at my food, and I can feel their eyes on me. My parents watch every bite like it’s a measure of my...
hdean1974
May 5, 20252 min read


ADHD Brain Hacks: Quick, Powerful, and Actually Doable
🧠 1. Turn Your Brain into a To-Do List Use visual cues like sticky notes, colour-coded calendars, or apps. ADHD brains love novelty and...
hdean1974
Apr 29, 20251 min read


Giving what you've got, one day at a time!
Many young people feel pressure to "keep up"—with grades, friendships, or expectations. We help families slow down, tune in, and work...
hdean1974
Apr 29, 20251 min read
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