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Support for you

 

 

 

You don't need to have everything figured out before asking for support.

Some people come to me with a diagnosis such as ARFID, coeliac disease or an eating disorder. Others don't have a diagnosis at all, they simply know they're struggling with food, eating or their relationship with their body and want support to move forward.

Whatever brings you here, you'll receive expert, personalised support that meets you where you are now.

Nutrition and eating support

that sees the whole you.

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I can support you with ...

Eating Disorders

& Body Image

  • Eating disorders

  • Weight concerns

  • Binge eating

  • Body image concerns

  • Restrictive eating

Medical Nutrition

  • Diabetes 

  • Gut health

  • GLP-1 nutrition support

  • Pregnancy & postpartum

  • Coeliac Disease

Specialist Support

  • AFRID assessment and diagnosis

  • Restricted eating

  • Neurodivergent eating

  • Complex nutrition concerns

  • Personalised nutrition planning

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Ways to Work with Me

Start Here

Initial

Assessment

A comprehensive first appointment to understand your story, your health your relationship with food and your goals.

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ARFID/Restrictive Eating Package

More structured support for ARFID and restrictive eating, sensory sensitivity. low appetite or complex eating histories.

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Recommended for ARFID

Continue your journey

Follow up appointment

Ongoing support to review progress. navigate challenges and build on your own in a way that feels realistic and sustainable.

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Looking beneath the surface: 

One of the things that makes my approach different is that we do not only focus on what is happening, we explore why.

Together, we look at the whole picture to understand the experiences, health conditions, stress, neurodivergence and eating patterns that may be influencing your relationship with food and your body.

You are the expert in your own life. My role is to work alongside you, offering evidence-based nutrition expertise, compassionate guidance and non-judgemental support.

By understanding what sits underneath the difficulty, we can develop a realistic, personalised plan that works with your goals, values, lifestyle and capacity, and feels meaningful and sustainable.

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How
We'll Work Together

01

Connect.

In-person or online. We start with a conversation to understand you, your story, your goals and what matters most

02

Understand the Bigger Picture.

We explore your health, development, experiences, environment and support needs without judgement.

03

Create your Personalised Plan​.​

Together, we develop realistic and respectful strategies that fit your needs, priorities and capacity. 

04

Support and Grow.

We continue to walk alongside ou with compassionate guidance, reflection and adjustments as things evolve.

Coming Soon

Parent Group Programmes

 

Sometimes healing feels easier when you're alongside people who truly understand.

These small-group programmes combine practical strategies, evidence-based guidance and compassionate support in a warm, encouraging environment.

Register your interest to be the first to hear when places become available.

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AEM: ARFID Empowerment

Group Programme

A compassionate programme for families navigating ARFID, selective eating, sensory differences and food anxiety.

Together we'll explore:

  • understand what sits beneath eating challenges

  • reduce pressure and mealtime stress

  • support nourishment with confidence connect with other parents who understand

Dismantling

Diet Culture

Supporting parents to build greater peace with food and body, while helping their children develop body trust and confidence around eating.

Together we’ll explore:

  • Food thoughts, guilt and family food rules

  • Body trust, shame and comparison

  • Raising children with confidence around food and body

Ready to book now?

Frequently Asked Questions

Still unsure which service is right for you?

That's exactly what the free 15-minute discovery call is for. 

Together we'll talk through your situation and work out the best place to start.

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The Food Tree is a specialist dietitian practice providing compassionate, evidence-based nutrition support for children, adolescents and adults. We specialise in ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder), paediatric feeding difficulties, neurodiversity-affirming nutrition for autism and ADHD, eating disorders, body image, family feeding and responsive feeding therapy. We also provide professional training, workshops and education for health professionals, schools and early childhood educators. Supporting individuals, families and professionals across New Zealand through in-person and online services.

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