Menopause dietitian in Surrey & Online
As women navigate the natural and inevitable transition known as menopause, they often encounter a host of physical and emotional changes.
Evidence-based nutrition strategies, tailored to your unique needs, from an award-winning HCPC Registered Dietitian.
— WOMEN'S HEALTH · SURREY & ONLINE
10+
YEARS IN PRACTICE
500+
CLIENTS SUPPORTED
7+
YEARS NUTRITION TRAINING
Award Winning
DIETITIAN
HCPC Registered, DT29447. British Dietetic Association. Former NHS Dietitian. BDA Specialist Obesity Group. Two degrees in nutrition and dietetics.
— UNDERSTANDING MENOPAUSE
What changes, and why
The transition towards menopause, known as perimenopause, commonly begins in the 40s and is marked by a decline in the production of oestrogen and progesterone.
This hormonal shift can lead to a range of challenges, including a slowing metabolism and a propensity for fat to accumulate around the abdomen. The good news is that with the right approach to nutrition, women can take control of their health and well-being during this transformative period of their lives.
CHANGES YOU MAY NOTICE
● Hot flashes
● Mood swings
● Sleep disturbances
● Weight gain
● A slowing metabolism
● Fat gathering around the tummy
— HOW I CAN HELP
Nutrition for this stage of life
I understand that managing menopause is a unique journey for each individual. Nutrition plays a pivotal role in helping women not only alleviate the discomforting symptoms associated with this life stage but also in addressing one of the most common concerns: weight management.
Your health and well-being matter, and I can help guide you through this transformative period with evidence-based nutrition strategies tailored to your unique needs.
01
Understand you
We'll explore your health, eating habits, lifestyle, goals and what's been getting in the way.
02
Build your plan
I'll provide bespoke advice and any appropriate literature to support you. If your package includes a meal guide, you'll also get personalised portion advice and meal and snack ideas.
03
Support Lasting Change
Follow-up appointments to refine, adjust and answer questions as life changes and because real progress is rarely a straight line.
Struggling with weight after menopause?
Hormonal changes can affect body composition and where fat is stored, but weight gain isn't inevitable. The right nutrition strategy can help you manage your weight while also supporting bone, heart and metabolic health.
— YOUR DIETITIAN
Hi, I'm Caroline
I'm an experienced HCPC-registered dietitian and nutritionist, helping people with weight loss, women's health, IBS and digestive health and a range of other health conditions. Before moving into private practice, I spent several years working in the NHS, where I set up a specialist weight management service and was named Allied Health Professional of the Year.
— WHAT CLIENTS SAY
★★★★★
5.0 on Doctify, based on 32 verified reviews
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Caroline has absolutely changed my life and given me a completely different perspective on healthy eating. 100% recommend!
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MENOPAUSE FAQS
Your questions, answered.
Why am I putting on weight around my middle?
Falling oestrogen changes where your body stores fat, so it tends to settle around the middle. Your metabolism also slows a little (by around 10%), you naturally lose some muscle with age, and poor sleep and hot flushes can affect appetite and energy. Weight gain isn't inevitable, though. Small changes to what, when and how much you eat, plus strength exercise, make a real difference.
Can what I eat help with hot flushes?
It can help some people. Alcohol, caffeine and spicy food are common triggers, so a simple symptom diary can show what affects you. Soya foods such as soya milk, tofu and edamame contain plant oestrogens that may ease hot flushes for some women. Regular exercise and losing excess weight have also been shown to help.
Does HRT cause weight gain?
There's no good evidence that HRT itself causes weight gain. Weight changes around menopause are much more likely to come from the hormonal and lifestyle changes of this life stage. I'm happy to work alongside you whether or not you take HRT, and alongside your GP or menopause clinic.
How can I look after my bones?
Bone loss speeds up in the years around menopause. Aim for calcium-rich foods every day (dairy or calcium-fortified alternatives, tinned fish with bones, tofu set with calcium), and the NHS advises everyone to consider a 10 microgram vitamin D supplement in autumn and winter. Weight-bearing and strength exercise, like walking, dancing or lifting weights, helps too.
Do I need special menopause supplements?
Usually not. Many supplements marketed for menopause have little good evidence behind them and can be expensive. A balanced diet, with vitamin D in the darker months, covers most people's needs. If you're thinking about a supplement, it's worth talking it through with me or your GP first, especially if you take any medication.
Do I need a diagnosis before I see you?
No. You don't need a diagnosis or a blood test to work with me, whether you're in perimenopause or post-menopause. If you're over 45, your GP can usually diagnose perimenopause or menopause from your symptoms alone, and I can help you prepare for that appointment.
Do you offer appointments online?
Yes. I see clients online across the UK, and in person at Therapy Spaces, 16 St James's Road, Surbiton, KT6 4QH, close to Kingston, New Malden, Long Ditton and Epsom.
Can I claim on my health insurance?
I'm recognised by insurers including Vitality, Cigna, AXA, WPA and Aviva. Cover varies by policy, so check with your insurer before booking.
- READY WHEN YOU ARE
Let's talk about your menopause.
If you would like to find out more about dietary management of the menopause send me a message or book a free 15 minute discovery call. I reply to every enquiry personally within a working day.
