Nutritionist vs Dietitian - which one is right for me? Nutritionists & Dietitians
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Uncover the difference between a Nutritionist & Dietitian and decide which one is best for you
Registered dietitians are qualified to assess, diagnose and treat dietary problems or nutritional needs. They also tend to help clients with special dietary requirements or medical conditions. To be a dietitian, you’ve got to be registered with the Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC). Many dietitians work within the NHS as opposed to privately, although you can still find private dietitians to help advise you on your eating habits. Whereas nutritionists are more likely to be the ones advising on weight loss or sport nutrition. Nutritionists can be registered with the UK Voluntary Register of Nutritionists (UKVRN), but they don't have to be.
To become qualified as a nutritionist, I had to complete a course run by the UKVRN. After completing the course, I became qualified as a registered nutritionist. This means that all my clients can check my qualifications and experience online. Clients can therefore be confident in my abilities, as they know that I'm qualified under a trustworthy organisation.
Weight loss is the most common reason that new clients come to me. They often find it difficult to know how to get the right nutrients into their diets without feeling hungry or unsatisfied. But over the last few years, I’ve had more and more people coming to me with IBS-related issues. I think that's because more people are recognising the symptoms of IBS and are getting diagnosed. They then come to nutritionists or dietitians for guidance on how to alter their eating habits to help relieve their symptoms.
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Working with mental and physical health specialist coach Mahsa has been an amazing experience. Mahsa was able to help me achieve my goals with fighting gym anxiety and providing me both the knowledge and exercises to gain my confidence in the gym whilst taking care of my physical health, this has greatly improved my mental health. Having once a week sessions with Mahsa, we would do few check ins to see how I was progressing /feeling. I was able to open up about my personal struggles with Mahsa without feeling judged and found we had a lot in common (for example, the struggles being a person of colour and being neurodivergent). Coaches like Mahsa are a good reminder that i’m not alone in my depression and anxiety and that there is amazing support out there.
26 Apr 2025
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22 Apr 2025
The logical & professional approach from Beverley & her help with both myself & my husband has been invaluable. She has understood our individual health needs & addressed them where the NHS & other Health Practitioners have failed. We are very grateful to her.
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