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Meet your nutritionist

Andrea Clares Montero BSc MSc ANutr

My Mission.

“Empowering confident eaters through holistic and compassionate care.”

Andrea is deeply committed to empowering you to become the expert of your unique body so that you can finally feel liberated from food and body obsession. She believes that by quieting the harsh noise of diet culture, you can create space for more fulfilling and richer experiences so that you can start living a life that aligns with your values and what truly matters to you. 

Andrea strives to promote a compassionate and safe environment and embraces a holistic and individualised approach to nutrition and health, all of which she knows are fundamental pillars to making sustainable changes that last a lifetime.

Clinic Values.

  • We understand how distressing and isolating navigating the complexities of a difficult relationship with food can be and so creating a safe and nurturing space where every client is met with kindness and empathy is at the heart of our practice.Through compassionate care we strive to cultivate trust and a genuine therapeutic relationship that allows for open communication and meaningful change.

  • We know from extensive research and professional experience working with 100s of clients, how harmful and stigmatising weigh-centric practices are, this is why at our clinic we adopt the health at every size (HAES) paradigm. We consider every body capable of attaining health regardless of their weight, shape, size or BMI - we see you for who you are, your experiences and your history.

  • We consider every and each of one of our clients as humans with unique life experiences and personal goals and so we tailor our approaches to suit your individual needs and preferences. We ensure every client is carefully and appropriately assessed and heard when developing a treatment plan as well as, involved in every decision throughout the entirity of their work with us. In our clinic we highly value respecting and promoting the right to personal autonomy.

  • We believe health is multifaceted, meaning we consider your physical, emotional, psychological and social constructs when assessing and exploring your relationship with food and your body. Our approach to healing one’s relationhsip with food looks at the bidirectional interaction between our food choices and other determinants of health such as emotional regulation, social interactions, sleep and joyful movement.

About Andrea.

Andrea, absorbed in her research, studies a book on nutrition, demonstrating her commitment to evidence-based practice at AndreaCM Nutrition.

Andrea is a Registered Nutritionist and Certified Intuitive Eating Counsellor specializing in Eating Disorders and disordered eating.

After qualifying as a nutritionist from the University of Nottingham, Andrea subsequently graduated with a Distinction from a Master of Sciences (MSc) in Eating Disorders from University College London. Andrea has completed further training in Intuitive Eating, Body Image work for nutrition professionals, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment therapy. 

She has a passion for learning about the complex interaction between food, body and the mind and is currently in a journey to becoming a psychologist.

As a nutrition counsellor and human with lived experience of disordered eating, Andrea understands the toll that living preoccupied by food, the feelings of guilt and shame that follow and the relentless noise screaming it is never enough can take in someone’s life. Having navigated her own journey to healing her relationship with food, Andrea grasps the challenges that come with feeling consumed by food obsession and body hatred.

Qualifications & Training.

 

  • Bachelor degree in Human Nutrition (BSc)

  • Master degree in Eating Disorders and clinical Nutrition (MSc)

  • AfN Registered Nutritionist 21301

  • Certified Intuitive Eating Counsellor

  • Body image healing and CBT-E trained

  • ACT, DBT and trauma - informed

 
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My Approach to Nourishment & Food Freedom.

Throughout her academic years and experience working with many individuals in healing their relationship with food, Andrea understands the complexity and uniqueness of every client. Andrea firmly believes that one-size-fits-all approaches don’t work and so her approach is rooted in understanding your story and experiences with food and eating. Andrea will provide you with therapeutic tools and strategies to help you in identifying and addressing your individual challenges so that you can move towards a life of food freedom.

Most importantly, the focus of her approach is on building a fulfilling and values-driven life where health isn’t determined by a number on the scale and where food isn’t dictated by rigid rules.

Andrea incorporates evidence-based nutrition to educate her clients on the nuances of nutrition and the impact our eating patterns have at a physical, emotional and psychological health level.

What clients say.

  • “Andrea’s nutritional sessions go beyond just food, she looks at the whole picture of diet industry, body image, family connections, self esteem, joyful movement etc. Her approach is so refreshing and comforting coming from a place of non judgement. Attuning to hunger signals and fullness is challenging but once cracked, it makes a great positive difference to wellness and our health.”

    • LM

  • “Choosing Andrea to support me on this journey was the best decision. Andrea supported me on a very hard journey to a life free from yo yo dieting and restricting, a renewed love of food and a new found respect for my body. It wasn't easy, I had to fight 25 years of damaging thoughts regularly, but Andrea was there to support me along the way. My brain and body function properly now because they are no longer being denied what they need. Andrea is kind, supportive and listens intently. I never felt like I wasn't being heard when I was pushing back hard on letting go of my obsession with food and my body. If you are ready to live a life where you no longer restrict, obsess over food, count kcals, and mentally feel free from the constraints social pressures put on you, please sign up.”

    • E.K

  • “I am so happy to have met Andrea. She is all I was looking for, an understanding, knowledgeable and compassionate nutritionist whose helped me end chronic dieting and improve my relationship with food and my body. I now feel better than ever, mentally and physically!”

    • NS

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