When Mealtimes Feel Overwhelming
Feeding children is meant to be simple but when your child refuses different foods (sometimes even whole food groups), struggles with textures, or becomes anxious at the table, mealtimes can quickly turn into a daily battle. Many families describe feeling stuck in a cycle of stress, guilt, and worry. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone.
Fussy eating is common, but for some children the challenges go beyond being picky.
ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder) is a recognised eating difficulty with three main presentations:
- Sensory sensitivities
- Fear of negative experiences (like choking or vomiting)
- Low interest in food
My work focuses on sensory‑based ARFID, where children avoid foods because of textures, smells, appearance, or other sensory factors. With the right support, children can build confidence, feel safer around food, and make gentle progress at their own pace.
My Gentle, Child-Led Approach
I blend nutrition, psychology, and cookery skills to support families navigating fussy eating and sensory‑based ARFID. My goal isn’t to pressure children to eat, it’s to help them feel safe, curious, and confident around food again.
Progress can be slow, and that’s okay. Every small step – a sniff, a touch, a tiny taste, or simply allowing the food to be present – is a meaningful win. I help parents shift the focus from fixing to building trust, knowing that lasting change takes time, patience, and a child‑led pace.
Strategies I use include:
- Food chaining – building on familiar tastes, textures, and trusted brands
- Sensory play – playful, pressure-free ways to explore food
- Family support – reducing mealtime stress and building confidence
Together, we create a positive mealtime environment where trust grows, anxiety softens, and food becomes a source of connection, not conflict.
Support Options
Monthly Group Support Membership
A warm, steady space for families navigating fussy eating or sensory-based ARFID
Fussy eating and sensory‑based ARFID improve through small, steady steps – not huge overnight changes.
This membership gives you ongoing guidance, reassurance, and practical tools so you never feel like you’re doing this alone. It’s a gentle, supportive space where progress is celebrated, challenges are understood, and every family feels guided.
Online or in person
Groups are kept small (maximum 15 families) so everyone feels supported.
Weekly Group Support
A calm, friendly space to talk through what’s coming up for your family each week.
These sessions are lighter and more discussion‑based, giving you:
- reassurance on tricky days
- space to share wins and challenges
- guidance on real‑life situations
- small, manageable steps to try at home
Each week is shaped by the needs of the group, so you always feel supported, not lost.
Monthly Deep‑Dive Session (90–120 minutes)
Once a month, we meet for a longer, structured session where we explore a key topic in depth.
These sessions include:
- practical teaching
- real‑life strategies you can use straight away
- a guided Q&A to help you apply the ideas
- handouts, visuals, or links to help you put ideas into practice
Topics include:
- understanding sensory needs
- managing food anxiety
- routines that support appetite and confidence
- reducing pressure at mealtimes
- expanding foods at your child’s pace
- navigating school meals
You’ll leave each session feeling clearer, calmer, and more confident.
Practical Tools to Use at Home
Members receive simple, realistic tools they can use straight away, including:
- weekly strategies to try
- visual supports for food exploration and calmer mealtimes
- recipe ideas tailored to sensory needs
- confidence‑building activities for children
- a monthly small wins tracker to help you see progress
Every child’s journey looks different. Some children respond quickly to new ideas, while others need more time, repetition, and gentle support.
The tools we use are flexible so you can adapt them to what works best for your family. These resources help you take small steps between sessions without feeling overwhelmed.
Supportive Community Space
A private WhatsApp or Facebook group where you can:
- ask questions between sessions
- share wins and challenges
- get reassurance on tough days
- feel understood by people going through the same thing
You become part of a community that gets it – no judgement, no pressure.
Optional Workshops
Families can also join additional workshops throughout the year, including:
- ARFID vs Fussy Eating
- Snack Workshop
- Introducing Fruit & Vegetables
- and more as the group grows
These sessions offer deeper learning for families who want extra support.
Optional Add‑On: 1‑1 Support
Personalised guidance whenever your family needs deeper support
Alongside the group sessions, families can choose to add 1‑1 support for more tailored guidance. These sessions give you dedicated time to explore your child’s unique challenges, understand what’s driving their eating behaviours, and build a plan that fits your family’s routines, sensory needs, and stress levels.
- personalised strategies for your child’s specific challenges
- a deeper look at sensory needs and feeding history
- tailored exposure plans and food expansion ideas
- support with routines, school meals, and family dynamics
- space to ask questions you may not want to ask in a group
- written follow‑up after each session
- discounted rates for group members
This keeps the group as your foundation, with deeper support available whenever you need it.
Membership Pricing
Monthly Group Support Membership
Includes weekly group sessions, the monthly deep‑dive session, practical tools, and access to the private community space.
£40 per month No long‑term commitment – you can join for a month and see if it feels right for your family.
I keep my pricing as accessible as possible because every family deserves support, not stress.
Optional Add‑Ons
1‑1 Support
Personalised sessions for families who want deeper guidance.
£65 per session
£55 for members
These sessions give you dedicated time to explore your child’s unique challenges and build a plan that fits your routines, sensory needs, and stress levels.
A Gentle Expectations Note
Every child’s journey is unique. Some families see small changes early on, while others notice progress gradually. The focus isn’t on quick fixes, it’s on trust, connection, and supporting your child to feel more confident with food.