Registered dietitian · North London and Hertfordshire

Overwhelmed by conflicting diet advice? I can help.

Manage Type 2 Diabetes, pre-Diabetes and your weight, and still enjoy the foods you love. No restrictive diets and no calorie-counting.

Heather Daniels, registered dietitian, at her desk

What I can help with

Face-to-face and online sessions that fit into your busy schedule.

  • Pre-Diabetes and Type 2 Diabetes

    Have you recently been told by your GP that you have Pre-Diabetes or Type 2 Diabetes?

  • Weight Management

    Been on so many diets you have lost count and feel nothing works for long?

  • High Cholesterol

    Have you been told that you have high cholesterol and are unsure what you need to do?

  • PCOS

    Have you been diagnosed with PCOS and are struggling to know how to manage your symptoms?

  • Diabetes Masterclass

    Tired after meals or craving sugar? Join my live online masterclass on Tuesday 24th November, 7pm.

Not sure whether you are at risk of Diabetes? Diabetes UK’s free Know Your Risk tool (opens in a new tab) takes about five minutes.

There is another way

  • Are you fed up waging war with food and your body?
  • Been on so many diets you have lost count and feel nothing works for long?
  • Perhaps you are struggling to combine your medical issues with healthy eating or feel that you constantly have to deprive yourself of the foods you love?

When it comes to managing your weight and reducing your risk of Type 2 Diabetes, or controlling it, knowing what you can eat can feel overwhelming.

Through my 1:1 consultations and group education sessions, I will help to give you the confidence you need to know what to eat without any restrictive diets or calorie-counting.

Heather Daniels, registered dietitian
Heather Daniels, registered dietitian, at her desk

Personal advice to create real change

Hello, I’m Heather and I use my 20 years of experience as a registered Dietitian and expert in Type 2 Diabetes and weight management to advise, educate and support your lifestyle changes.

I help to ensure that you are not depriving yourself of foods you enjoy and never insist on restrictive diets that rely on weighing food or counting calories. Instead, I help you turn healthy eating into a lifestyle choice so you can develop proper habits that stick.

As a Registered Dietitian, registered with the Health and Care Professions Council and an expert in Type 2 Diabetes and weight management, you can be reassured that everything I recommend also takes into account your medical background and any specific needs you have to enjoy food again.

More about me

How it works

  1. A free 15-minute call

    Free · 15 minutes

    Tell me what you would like help with, and we can see whether I am the right person to help.

    Book a free 15-minute call
  2. Initial Consultation

    £200 · 1 hour

    A detailed assessment of your diet and lifestyle in order to provide tailored advice and a structured treatment plan with achievable goals.

    Learn more about the Initial Consultation
  3. Review Consultations

    £125 · 30 minutes

    Follow-up sessions to review progress and jointly agree on goals to keep you motivated and ensure long-lasting change. There is no commitment to follow up appointments and no ‘tie-in’ packages.

    Learn more about the Review Consultation

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Some lovely words from those I have already helped

  • Thanks again for the supportive and informative review session on Sunday. I find it very helpful to get encouragement and 'behavioural nudge' to eat well and always come away from our sessions feeling much more positive.

    Rosalind
  • I have been tracking my food and exercise since we met. There are times when there is a lot of temptation etc. and I am finding the power to have a little and then stop and then make healthier choices. I haven't had much time to cook a but I think I'm making better choices when I eat out. I've lost a kilo since we met in a way that hasn't felt restrictive and so I am really happy.

    Nicola
  • Heather has shown great sensitivity and given lovely advice, that relates nicely both to my being a diabetic and in due consideration of other medical concerns, which are rather pressing at the current moment, all which she tuned into exceptionally well. It is nice to see someone showing such respect together with appropriate professional and medical knowledge/expertise.

    Gershon
  • I run my own business, so my time is limited. I was recommended to Heather because after an initial face-to-face consultation we were able to switch to online which suited me perfectly. In my business it is so easy to stay at work late and eat rubbish, but working with Heather has meant that I not only have a proper diet regime, but she keeps me on track when I am under pressure at work. So I never slip of the wagon. I would recommend her to anyone with a busy lifestyle that cannot get to see her in person.

    James
  • I would highly recommend Heather and Expert Diet Advice. I have had a weight problem all of my life and tried every diet club, read every book and tried every diet plan. Some worked others didn't, but none of them gave me the long term lifestyle change that I needed. With Heather everything has changed because I not only lost the weight I wanted, but I have kept it off with ongoing consultations. She understands my personal challenges and has given me a solution that works!

    Melanie

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Got Any Questions?

FAQ

Why see a Dietitian rather than a Nutritionist?

Dietitians are the only nutrition professionals to be regulated by law, and are governed by an ethical code to ensure that they always work to the highest standard. Dietitians advise and influence food and health policy across the spectrum from government, to local communities and individuals.

Their title is protected by law and only those registered with the statutory regulator, the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) can use the title of Dietitian/Registered Dietitian (RD).

Nutritionists are qualified to provide information about food and healthy eating, but not about special diets for medical conditions.

Which specific conditions can you advise me on?
How much does it cost to see you?

We start with a free 15-minute call. An Initial Consultation is £200 and lasts one hour. Review Consultations are £125 and last 30 minutes.

There is no commitment to follow up appointments and no ‘tie-in’ packages.

What happens on a discovery call?

The discovery call is designed to understand your goals, needs, and challenges. This is a chance to talk about your health and nutrition goals, share what you’re looking for support with, and find out how working with me could help you.

Do I need a referral from my GP?

No, you do not need a referral from your GP or consultant in order to book an appointment. However, a brief medical history, medication list and any recent blood test results are useful.

Can I use my private health insurance?

Yes, I am covered by many of the major health insurance companies, such as BUPA, AXA, Vitality, AVIVA and Cigna. Please check your policy for the level of cover that you are entitled to.

Do you offer virtual appointments?

Yes – all appointments can be face-to-face, via telephone or Zoom. These appointments are interchangeable, so you are welcome to choose the method of communication each time.

Where are your clinics?

I see clients face-to-face at:

  • 999 Medical Centre, 999 Finchley Road, London NW11 7HB
  • Refuah Medical Centre, London N16 5TP
  • Radlett Private Doctors (part of EdgCARE), 355 Watling St, Radlett WD7 7LB
  • Chase Lodge Hospital, Page St, London NW7 2ED

Or by telephone or Zoom, wherever you are.

How often will I need to see you?

There is no commitment to follow up appointments and no ‘tie-in’ packages. I believe that regular follow-up appointments are helpful in keeping up motivation and sticking to the suggested changes, especially in the early stages. However, this can be adjusted to the level of support that you feel you require. This may mean that follow-up appointments are frequent initially and become more spread out as you feel more confident with the changes made.

Do you provide meal plans?

I do not provide STRICT meal plans. The aim of the consultations is to educate you about the best foods for you (depending on any medical conditions), as well as the portion sizes of these foods. Strict meal plans do not do this – they simply tell you what to eat. From my experience, most people find these quite tedious after a while (even if they are enthusiastic at the start!) and go back to their previous way of eating. Making gradual changes to your current has a much more sustainable effect. However, for those who do like to have a little more structure, I do offer meal and snack options, which are interchangeable and offer the flexibility required for long-term change.

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