Helen is one of a few New Zealand registered dietitians who practice privately. She is also one of the few dieticians who acknowledges, understands and practices trauma-informed care.

Helen has developed a whole-person approach to dietetics, which evolved into a whanau-centred approach.

The impact of trauma around food (being 'forced' to eat vegetables as a child for example) can impact a person's food choices into adulthood.

Other non-food related trauma - can also impact a person's eating behaviours - especially if the person chooses food as a form of 'self-soothing'.

Listen to Helen's story and approach to her work.

You can find Helen here:

https://dietconsulting.nz/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/helen-gibbs-dietitian?originalSubdomain=nz