body image interventions for nutrition practitioners
a 2-day professional training for nutritional therapists and health practitioners who want to work safely, confidently and effectively with clients struggling with body image
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on demand
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12 hours CPD
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psychology tools
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practical tools
build the expertise needed to help clients heal their relationship with their body
This live, evidence-based course will enhance your skills by giving you the frameworks, tools, and language to transform how you support clients’ relationships with their bodies.
“It’s not just her expertise that stands out, it’s the way she holds the space with such care. She teaches with a rhythm and presence that somehow makes everything land just right.”
Charlotte
What you’ll learn
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
Define and explain body image using current frameworks and research, and its impact on eating and health behaviours
Recognise and assess body image challenges in your clients and your scope of practice
Apply psychological techniques to address body image dissatisfaction and distress
Reflect on your own language, beliefs and scope, fostering a safer and more inclusive client experience
about emma
emma is an experienced nutritional therapist, behaviour change expert, trainer and practitioner in eating disorders. She has worked with clients with eating disorders for 10 years, and is an experienced educator, supervisor and mentor of practitioners working in this field. She is also a guest lecturer on this topic and has lectured at various universities and training providers. She has also delivered BANT webinars on nutrition and eating disorders, health psychology and behavioural science.
Emma has finished her doctoral research in body image and eating disorder interventions. She successfully uses a combined approach of nutritional, behavioural and psychological interventions; an approach which has been shown to be effective with this client group. She runs a multidisciplinary practice to help clients to restore a positive relationship with food.
See emma’s latest publication in the field here.
Who is this training for?
Nutritional therapists (qualified and trainee)
Dietitians
Nutritionists
Other qualified healthcare practitioners are also welcome
This course is open to practitioners who have and have not trained in eating disorders
what’s the investment?
£330
FAQs
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This course is designed for nutritional therapists, nutritionists, dietitians, and other health professionals who want to support clients with body image concerns, distress and dissatisfaction. Trainee practitioners are also welcome. It is open to those practitioners with and without specialist eating disorder training.
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Yes absolutely!
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No. You’ll learn everything you need during the course. The content is grounded in psychological theory but translated into practical tools that fit within a nutrition professional’s scope of practice. Psychological approaches will be introduced in an accessible, step-by-step way. No previous experience required.
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No. This course does not replace specialist training such as Nutritional Therapy for Eating Disorders (NTED) Advanced Practitioner Programme.
However, it will significantly enhance your confidence and competence when supporting clients who experience body image distress within your current scope. It is also an excellent complement to NTED or specialist eating disorder training. -
This training is a recording of a live two day interactive event. It includes expect teaching, reflective exercises, and small-group discussions.
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The next training will be in autumn 2026. Rather attend live? Register your interest here.
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Yes — while designed for nutrition professionals, counsellors and coaches who work in the field of eating disorders, body image, or mental health will find this course valuable
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