Hi, I’m Franki
I’m a Specialist Registered Dietitian (M(Nutr), RD) with over 5 years’ experience working in NHS specialist eating disorder services.
But my work isn’t just about nutrition - it’s about helping people rebuild a relationship with food that feels calmer, more flexible and less overwhelming - one that supports them to live life fully!
For many of the people I support, food has become something that takes up far too much space in their life. Whether that’s due to an eating disorder, long-term dieting, binge eating, or the challenges that can come with ADHD, Autism, OCD or other neurodivergence, it can feel exhausting trying to manage it all alone.
My role is to help make these challenges feel more manageable, because life is too short to feel controlled by food.
I combine specialist clinical training with a compassionate, neurodiversity-informed approach, shaped by both professional experience and my own understanding of how complex food and body experiences can be.
Why I do this work
Many years ago, I found myself caught in the same thoughts and behaviours that many of my clients describe today.
I believed that becoming healthier, happier and more successful meant becoming thinner, leaner, eating less, exercising more and following increasingly restrictive food rules. What started as a desire to be "healthy" developed into a difficult relationship with food, exercise and my body.
I experienced body dysmorphia and became trapped in cycles of restrictive dieting, rigid "clean eating", binge eating and over-exercising. This affected my relationships, my confidence, my energy, and my ability to enjoy life - including competing in the sport I love.
Recovery completely changed my understanding of what “healthy” really means. I also came to understand how my ADHD had influenced my experiences with food, exercise and body image, reinforcing my belief that there is no one "right" way to eat.
Today, I know that true health isn't about perfection or control. It's about nourishment, freedom, flexibility and living a life that isn't ruled by food.
How I can help
As both a clinician and someone with lived experience, I know that recovery can be daunting, however I’m committed to understanding you, your challenges and your goals, so that you can truly build a positive relationship with food.
Together we'll work to:
Reduce anxiety around food.
Challenge unhelpful food rules.
Rebuild trust in your body.
Develop flexible eating habits.
Improve your physical and mental wellbeing.
Find an approach that genuinely works for your brain and your lifestyle.
Help you improve your understanding of nutrition.
Make sense of the confusing nutrition advice you see online.
Qualifications & Experience
Professional Registration
HCPC Registered Dietitian (RD)
BDA Member
Qualifications:
Master of Nutrition (First Class)
Professional Experience and Training
NHS Specialist Eating Disorders Dietitian in a community adult eating disorders service
Experience working into an inpatient specialist eating disorder unit and outpatient day services
Experience supporting adults with eating disorders and disordered eating alongside health conditions, such as IBS and Type 1 diabetes
Experience supporting adults with neurodiversity
Delivered professional training to healthcare teams related to neurodiversity, eating disorders and disordered eating
Previous experience as a general dietitian in medical hospitals, outpatient clinics, and day patient units
Trained in Motivational Interviewing and behaviour change
Maudsley Eating Disorder Services for Adults Whole Teams Training
Maudsley 2-day ARFID Masterclass
BDA Advancing Dietetics in Eating Disorders
I also have a professional interest in sports nutrition and personal experience of competitive cross-country running to national level
My Core Values:
Specialist Support
Anyone recovering from an eating disorder or disordered eating, navigating eating challenges or wanting a healthier relationship with food deserves expert support from a qualified Specialist Dietitian.
You Don’t Need a Diagnosis To Deserve Help
Eating difficulties can harm health from the beginning. I help people across the full spectrum, from early struggles to those who have experienced eating disorder/s for years.
I Care
Having overcome my own disordered eating, I understand how deeply it can affect your life, relationships, and wellbeing. I’m passionate about helping you find freedom with food and feel more at ease in your body.
Health First
A difficult relationship with food can hold you back from living fully. My approach is grounded in evidence-based nutrition, ensuring your health and wellbeing is always the priority.
Neuro-affirmative Support
As someone with ADHD, I draw on both lived and clinical experience and recognise that there is no one “right” way to eat. I support you to find an approach that works for you.
De-normalising Disordered Eating
Diet culture “norms” in society often disguise disordered eating as “normal”, or demonise harmless eating differences. I help you unlearn these messages and build a genuinely healthy, sustainable relationship with food.
Empowerment
My aim is to help you feel confident and capable in your choices around food. Together, we’ll build the knowledge, skills, and trust you need to maintain a positive relationship with food long after our work together ends.
