Body. Biome. Foundations
3 months
£1,300
Structured, personalised support to make sense of your digestive symptoms and rebuild confidence in your body.
9 private 1:1 sessions over 13 weeks
Gut Health That Goes Beyond Food
Personal nutrition and somatic therapy for women with IBS & chronic digestive symptoms
Gut Health That Goes Beyond Food
Personal nutrition and somatic therapy for women with chronic digestive symptoms.
To help you make sense of your diet, digestion and gut imbalances, this work draws on 10 years in gut health and nutritional therapy.
Through a personalised exploration of your health, it goes well beyond a typical nutrition consultation.
And there's a reason for that.
ANOTHER PERSPECTIVE
We've been looking at gut health through one lens.
Your digestion doesn’t only respond to what’s on your plate. It responds to what your body is holding and the state of your nervous system.
Years of stress, pushing through, and ignoring your own needs or putting everyone else first all show up in how your gut behaves.
Diet, digestion, your microbiome, nutrient levels and metabolic health all play a role.
But nutritional support alone isn't enough.
So let's change the conversation.
A Familiar Place
Does This Sound Like You?
- Your symptoms feel unpredictable. A meal that’s fine one day leaves you bloated, cramping or running to the toilet the next.
- You’ve tried the usual routes. Low FODMAP, cutting gluten, probiotics, more fibre, less fibre. Some may have helped for a while. Others made little difference.
- Your safe food list keeps getting shorter. Less to eat, more to worry about, and still looking for the next thing to cut out.
- Your tests say “normal”. But there's been little exploration of your stress, sleep, hormones or what the last few years have really been like.
- Your gut often flares when life gets stressful. Before a big meeting, after a difficult conversation, or during periods when everyone seems to need something from you.
- You plan your life around your gut. Where the toilets are, what's on the menu, whether to say yes at all.
Somewhere along the way, it became harder to trust your body.
Meet Amanda
"I help your body feel safe enough to heal, then we give it the nourishment it needs"
Hi, I’m Amanda. I'm an Australian, London-based nutritional therapist and somatic counsellor.
My journey into nutrition came after many years of struggling with my own digestive issues and emotional overwhelm. I wanted to understand what was happening in my body.
This led me to study Nutritional Therapy at the renowned College of Naturopathic Medicine (CNM), followed later by further training in somatic counselling and the mind-body connection.
What I’ve learned is that gut symptoms often build up over years through nutrient depletion, gut imbalances, dysregulation and disconnection from self.
Mind. Body. Biome. brings together personalised nutrition, functional testing and Dr Gabor Maté’s Compassionate Inquiry approach to explore both what’s happening in your gut and the deeper patterns behind your symptoms.
Dr Gabor Maté’s work gave me a language for something I’d been seeing in practice for years.
Women living in bodies that had become reactive and overwhelmed after a lifetime of pushing through and overriding their own signals.
I've since completed more than 400 hours of training in his Compassionate Inquiry approach, which explores how our experiences shape the way our nervous system responds today, and how this can affect digestion, hormones and immunity.
Nutrition is still important. Testing has its place. Protocols can be incredibly useful. But most important is addressing what’s keeping your body reactive, and recognising the experiences that shaped those responses in the first place.
The Process
The Deeper Work
"A body that doesn't feel safe cannot heal."
Understanding your symptoms is one thing. Understanding why your body has developed these patterns, and what it needs to change them, is where the deeper work begins.
By looking beyond your symptoms and helping your entire body feel more settled, we create the right conditions for targeted nutrition protocols to have a real, lasting impact. Regular calls and ongoing support mean we can move at the pace your body needs.
Safety
We start with your story: what's happening in your life now, what was happening before symptoms began, your health history and how your symptoms behave. We focus on calming your nervous system while establishing the foundations: blood sugar balance, sleep, hydration, regular bowels and proper nourishment.
Explore
Then we investigate what's driving your symptoms, through testing where useful, exploring digestion, your microbiome and nutrient status. Alongside this, through gentle psychotherapeutic conversation, we look at the experiences and patterns that may have shaped how your nervous system responds today.
Rebuild
We use targeted, personalised nutrition protocols alongside somatic work to change the patterns keeping your body reactive. As you begin to connect the dots and understand yourself more deeply, we gradually reintroduce foods and experiences you've been avoiding, rebuilding confidence and trust in your body.
Throughout: Weekly 1:1 sessions to begin with, then fortnightly, with support in between.
Ruth, verified Google reviewI saw a complete reduction of my IBS symptoms and went from feeling confused by my body to having so much clarity and peace. Doing somatic experiencing alongside the nutritional work was invaluable. I felt held, seen and known by Amanda at every stage of the journey.
Emma L, verified Google reviewShe combines such a warm and gentle presence with top notch experience and insight. Nothing was ever a rush, and yet we achieved so much. It was an incredibly helpful process.
Abi N (Part 1), reviewI was telling my partner recently how grateful I was for the work I'd done with Amanda. He said, "I think working with Amanda has changed your life." I agreed, explaining how much less I worry about my gut and how I no longer panic about going out to eat. But he said, "No, no, it's more than that. You now see joy in life. You're joyful, you look forward to things, and it's changed our relationship."
Abi N (Part 2), reviewAmanda has made me feel so safe. She never judges me, even when I feel like I'm coming with a new problem every time. She always listens and helps me explore what I'm feeling, what might be happening in my body and what I need to feel safe. Over time, she's helped me understand that it's all connected, and that we're okay. I can't express the enormity of the difference this has made to how I feel in myself and to my life.
Emma G, verified Google reviewAmanda helped me when I couldn’t see a way out of my SIBO. She helped me go back to basics and then start rebuilding. She had such a caring approach compared to doctors at the hospital.
Jayne M, reviewI very much enjoyed working with Amanda. The most revealing thing was the functional testing, which showed I had four types of streptococcus in my large intestine. After that, we were able to take a more targeted approach without using antibiotics. For anyone who likes an evidence-based approach, like myself, this is essential and allows you to really measure progress. Thank you Amanda.
Martina, verified Google reviewAfter years of struggling to find answers through my GP, Amanda took the time to listen to my history and create a tailored plan. Within our first couple of weeks I saw a massive difference. By the end of three months, I felt amazing and had so much more energy.
Gianluca, verified Google reviewAfter over 15 years struggling with digestive problems, gastritis and reflux, Amanda helped me enormously. I now understand my digestion and what to do when symptoms return. Her approach is personable, tailored and non-dogmatic, without extreme or difficult lifestyle changes.
Carole C, verified Google reviewAmanda is a warm intuitive professional. I have recommended her to friends and feel I have benefitted from working with her .
Zahraa, verified Google reviewHer non-judgemental approach provides me with a safe space where I feel confident enough to open up. She compassionately takes the time to listen and understand anything I share. Her guidance and loving support gives me hope.
Jill, verified Google reviewI have been working with Amanda on IBS and tiredness. A full blood test was enlightening, and I have learnt so much about my triggers. Amanda is kind, friendly and completely non-judgemental.
Manny, verified Google reviewFrom the very first session, I felt completely comfortable and understood. Amanda takes the time to listen and personalise her advice to fit your lifestyle. Her guidance is clear, practical and backed by real expertise.
Sara, verified Google reviewAmanda helped me reframe my relationship with food and myself. I am sleeping better, feeling better and have more energy. More importantly, I am kinder to myself, and the way I eat now feels like I am working with my body rather than against it.
Amy T, reviewI came for help with my digestion and ended up learning quite a lot about myself. Particularly how much I tend to put other people's needs before mine. I hadn't really considered that the way I deal with things emotionally were relevant to my health. It's been eye-opening. Amanda has a way of asking questions that stay with you long after the session.
Emma B, verified Google reviewI cannot even explain how much Amanda has changed my life. She is so compassionate, thoughtful and supportive. I had suffered debilitating symptoms since childhood, which I now barely experience at all.
Madeleine, verified Google reviewOver eight months, Amanda guided me away from chaotic binges towards more balanced behaviours. I now feel how my body connects to what I eat. She took into consideration my food, my feelings and my disorderly life.
Divya, verified Google reviewI’m really grateful for Amanda’s time, effort and personalised approach to healing my gut. I have learned so much about my own body and am now able to eat things I never previously could.
Louise M, reviewI'd been dealing with IBS for probably 12 years and thought I'd just have to live with it. I tried Low FODMAP, probiotics, and supplements and a dietitian, Amanda was the first person who looked at everything else going on in my life, which at the time was quite a lot! Fast forward six months and finally going away with friends and not constantly worrying. I even had a curry last weekend. Never thought I'd be saying that.
Emma C, verified Google reviewAmanda has been amazing. I felt supported for months, even after finishing our work together. She has been a friend, counsellor and nutritionist all in one. I don’t know how I can ever repay her for the help she has given me.
Lisa S, verified Google reviewAmanda has changed my life in so many ways. I’m sleeping better, eating better and living my life in far better ways. She has opened my eyes to how we can approach our lifestyle to live our best selves every day.
Jessica W, reviewFor me the biggest change hasn't actually been the symptoms themselves, although they are definitely better. Amanda helped me slow that whole process down and understand what was happening in my body. I won't pretend I never get anxious about my health anymore because I do. But it doesn't consume me in the same way and I feel like I have a much better understanding of myself now and I didn’t expect that from seeing a nutritionist.
Lara F, verified Google reviewAmanda helped me so much with my gastric reflux problems. She was there at every step, making sure I felt good throughout the process. Her approach included food supplements, yoga and meditation, and she always listened to my needs.
Peter, verified Google reviewAmanda was a fantastic source of advice and support. The results, after a new eating plan, specific supplements and blood tests, were startling. I would highly recommend working with her.
Rene, verified Google reviewAfter seven years managing a serious illness, I only wish I had found Amanda sooner. She helped me figure out what works for me. I finally have energy again and far fewer problems with my endometriosis symptoms.
Tessa S, reviewI've spent so long feeling tired, uncomfortable and just generally not myself that I hadn't noticed how much had changed. Now I'm sleeping properly, eating normally again and actually looking forward to making plans. But I think the biggest thing is that I've stopped pushing myself quite so hard. Amanda helped me see things I hadn't even realised I was doing. I'm so grateful.
Marcus, verified Google reviewI was going through a really bad flare of Crohn’s and colitis when I contacted Amanda. She supported me throughout my journey to remission and recovery, step by step, with food, nutrition and supplements. I’m living my best life now.
Agata, verified Google reviewThanks to Amanda’s guidance, I was able to achieve a health goal naturally that I had previously been told was impossible. I really appreciated her holistic approach throughout our work together.
The Programmes
Ways to Work Together
I offer different levels of depth and support, depending on what your body and current circumstances need. All packages include:
- Regular 1:1 sessions — weekly, then fortnightly, with support between calls.
- Personalised nutrition plan — covering diet, digestion, nutrient status and lifestyle.
- Grounded guidance on functional testing and supplements — targeted investigations and recommendations.
- Somatic therapy and Compassionate Inquiry — exploring emotions, experiences and patterns.
- Ongoing adjustments — adapting your plan as your body responds.
- A calm, supported journey — with clear pricing from the start.
Mind. Body. Biome. Integration
4 months
£1,800
Personalised gut support combined with deeper mind-body work, for symptoms that are complex or ongoing.
12 private 1:1 sessions over 18 weeks
Mind. Body. Biome. Resilience
6 months
£2,500
A more in-depth mind-body approach, with personalised gut support and greater focus on nervous system and emotional patterns.
16 private 1:1 sessions over 26 weeks
This work takes curiosity, patience and a willingness to look beyond symptoms. If that's the kind of approach you're ready for, let's start the conversation.
An Honest Invitation
Is This the Right Fit?
This isn't a programme you follow. It's a process we work through together. What we do evolves as we learn more about you and how your body responds.
This is for you if
- You've tried many of the conventional approaches, but your body still doesn't feel at ease.
- You want nutrition support and testing, but recognise that food alone isn't the whole answer.
- You're open to exploring how your experiences, emotions and nervous system influence your symptoms.
- You're ready to invest time and energy in a personalised, collaborative process.
This isn't for you if
- You prefer experimenting independently, rather than working closely with a practitioner.
- You're primarily looking for a test, supplement recommendation or one-off consultation.
- You'd prefer a ready-made plan with minimal ongoing involvement or occasional check-ins.
- You need something low-cost and lower-touch or you're not in a position to make this a priority right now.
REGULAR OUTCOMES
What Clients Often Experience
As clarity increases, symptoms begin to make more sense, and clients often begin to notice changes both physically and emotionally.
- Relief
- Less bloating, discomfort, and fewer flare-ups.
- Stability
- Digestion that feels more predictable and easier to manage.
- Calm
- Feeling calmer in your body instead of constantly uncomfortable or on edge.
- Ease
- Eating without worrying how your stomach will react afterwards.
- Confidence
- Going out, travelling, and feeling more spontaneous again instead of always calculating risk around food, symptoms, or plans.
- Freedom
- More freedom to live life without constant restriction.
As Seen In / Publications
My work in nutrition, gut health, and the microbiome is increasingly recognised across respected media and professional publications.
I was recently quoted in The Independent alongside Dr Megan Rossi contributing to a wider conversation on gut health.
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I was invited to contribute to Life Science Daily News, on the challenge of translating microbiome research into meaningful care.
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One of my recent articles on Nutritionist Resource exploring the deeper, often overlooked drivers of IBS.
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Featured in The Times, contributing to an evidence-based feature exploring nutrition and common health claims.
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Frequently Asked Questions
I've tried everything before, how is this different?
Most people come to me after trying restrictive diets, supplements or generic approaches.
These can be helpful in providing relief for a period, but they rarely address the whole picture or the underlying drivers of ongoing gut issues.
Rather than giving you another protocol to follow, this work explores what's beneath your symptoms to understand how your nervous system and the patterns you've developed over time are keeping your gut in a cycle of reactivity and dysfunction. As our understanding of the gut–brain connection grows, it becomes increasingly difficult to justify treating nutritional and physiological support as separate from deeper emotional and psychological work.
This is really common. Standard tests are important for ruling out significant conditions. However, they don't typically assess microbiome diversity, how well you're digesting and absorbing your food, markers of inflammation, or the wider functioning of your digestive system.
Advanced functional tests, such as GI360, offer a different perspective on how your digestive system is working, so any support we use, including a protocol, can be more targeted.
No. Those things can be useful, and tools for moment-to-moment regulation are helpful, but they're only a small part of the picture.
Simply trying to calm your body down is a way of managing stress. My work is about understanding the patterns that shape how your nervous system responds, including what's happening in your life now and what may have been established much earlier.
We work with these patterns, alongside your gut health and nutrition, to create longer-term shifts in how your body feels and functions.
No. Although Compassionate Inquiry is a psychotherapeutic approach, it simply shapes how I listen and the questions I ask. This isn't about digging into your past.
My training as a trauma-informed somatic counsellor means I'm better able to support what comes up as we work together, both psychologically and through what you experience in the body.
Some of these words may sound intimidating, but the work itself is about understanding what's present for you now, how you relate to it and how that may connect to earlier experiences.
Tests and supplements are additional costs. Testing is recommended when it helps us better understand your symptoms and guide our next steps. Supplements can be useful, but they're not the starting point.
The foundation of your programme is depth, structure and support: understanding your symptoms and their contributing factors, developing a personalised plan that evolves with you, and regular, in-depth 1:1 sessions.
The goal is clarity and calm: a better understanding of your body and confidence in the process.
THE NEXT STEP
You've read everything about the gut. Now let's look at yours.
If you are tired of trying to figure this out on your own while symptoms continue to interrupt life, it may be time to explore what real support feels like.
What happens next
01.
I'll be in touch to arrange our call.
02.
We talk through your symptoms and what's been keeping you stuck.
03.
We decide together whether this is the right fit — and if so, what comes next.
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