Welcome to MindMoodPsychonutrition.
As a practitioner I utilise the principles and practices of Psychology, Nutritional Psychology, Naturopathy and Nutritional Therapy and other supportive therapies to assist the body’s own ability to heal and to improve the quality of life and health through natural means.
Naturopathy and Naturopathic Nutrition assess the whole person, assessing mental, emotional and physical health. Nutritional Psychology seeks to understand the relationship between nutritional behaviour and emotional/mental health and wellbeing. Prior to our first consultation, I will ask you to complete a detailed health questionnaire and a 3-day food diary. This is to have a better understanding of what health conditions you would like to address and how I can best support you to achieve your health and nutritional goals. I understand that some of the questions can be sensitive and these may make you feel uncomfortable, however it is very important that your answers are as accurate as possible and you complete the full questionnaire. Nonetheless, if you prefer we can complete both during our first consultation. Additionally, examinations such as hip to waist or weight measurements (no clothes will be removed) could be taken if needed as well as specific lab diagnostic tests may be required by other health care practitioners you have/are seeing or through private testing laboratories.
By signing this statement of acknowledgment, you understand that:
1. I am a Psychologist and Naturopath/Naturopathic Nutritional Therapist and NOT a conventional medical doctor (GP). Psychology and Naturopathic Nutritional Therapy is not a substitute for professional medical advice and treatment. Any treatment you receive is not mutually exclusive from any treatment or advice you may now be receiving or may receive in the future from any other licensed health care practitioner.
2. Naturopathic nutritional practitioners are not permitted to diagnose or claim to treat medical conditions.
3. The methods I may use have a proven clinical foundation, yet may not be recognised or accepted by standard (allopathic) medicine.
4. The treatment and/or referral to other health care practitioners is based on the assessment of your health, revealed through personal history, examination, laboratory testing, and any other appropriate method of evaluation. If I believe that your GP or other health care practitioner needs to be contacted or information needs to be shared the contact will be made via you and I will ask for your consent first.
5. Your data will not be shared to any third parties without your consent. Any data to be shared will first be sent to you so that you can review and adjust if necessary.
6. Psychosocial and Naturopathic Nutritional advice will be tailored to support medically diagnosed conditions and/or health concerns agreed and identified by the two parties. Your naturopathic nutritional & psychosocial lifestyle programme and supplement plan will have a time frame and you should not continue with recommendations outside of this unless agreed by your naturopathic nutritional practitioner. This is to avoid any adverse reactions. If you are unclear about any part of your plan then you should contact me immediately for clarification.
7. I reserve the right to discontinue my services where it is apparent that your expectations and what I can provide are not in agreement.
8. I reserve the right to determine which cases fall outside my scope of practice, in which event the appropriate referral will be recommended.
9. You are not an agent of any private or government agency attempting to gather information without so stating your intentions.
10. Changes in dietary habits are not an absolute prerequisite for treatment and you understand that failure to follow sound nutritional, exercise and psychosocial lifestyle programs could undermine any expected results.
11. You are accepting or rejecting this care of your own free will.
12. The ultimate responsibility for your health care is your own and that I am here to support you in this. It is important that you tell me about any medical diagnosis you have received, any prescription medication, herbal medicine or food supplements or over the counter medication you are taking as it may affect the naturopathic nutritional & psychosocial lifestyle programme.
13. You are responsible for contacting your GP or specialist about any health concerns you may have. Please advise your GP or specialist of the naturopathic nutrition & psychosocial lifestyle protocol you will be following. Please also advise any other complementary medicine practitioners you are consulting.
14. I also recognise that even the gentlest therapies, supplements and medications potentially have their
complications in certain physiological conditions, in very young children, in those on multiple medications, in pregnancy, while breastfeeding and hence the information provided is complete and inclusive of all health concerns including risk of pregnancy; all medications, including over the counter drugs and supplements. The slight health risk of some Naturopathic treatments include, but not limited to: aggravation of pre-existing symptoms, allergic reaction to supplements or herbs; pain, fainting, bruising or injury from acupuncture.
15. Understanding that you will need to complete a health questionnaire and a 3-day food diary and return them to me via email at least 4 days prior to your appointment. This will allow me to have enough time to go through into detail your personal history and understand your health and nutritional aims. This is also for you to benefit your time with me in consultation as much as possible. However, you can decide to complete these during our first consultation at your own responsibility.
16. Understanding that fees for services are payable within 5 days of booking your first appointment. A payment in advance is required to confirm your appointment (in full for psychosocial support sessions/for series at least £200, for nutritional therapy packages at least £200, for the Metabolic Balance Programme at least £350). However, I can offer payment facilities. Payments can be made via banking or credit card. In regards to supplementation you will be offered an Email Cart to Client service provided by the Natural Dispensary website. Other alternative purchasing options can be also discussed or offered.
17. Notice of at least 48 hours is required for appointment cancellations, otherwise you will be charged an administration fee of £50.00. Please note that a fee will be also charged for late cancellations and missed appointments. Exceptions may be made upon discretion.
18. As from 25th of May 2018, under the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR), I am required by law to inform you that any data pertaining to you will be kept in a encrypted secure cloud-based storage for 7 years under a code rather than your name, and after this date it will be destroyed. This is required by my professional liability insurer, my professional organisations and HMRC.