How is Nutritional Counselling Different?

By: Kristina Mesinchuk

We all have a basic desire to be understood. In client-centred counselling you are an active participant in the counselling process because you are the expert on your life. We tend to look to experts for education and direction but usually, what we really want is to be heard. Ultimately, we all make our own choices regardless of what our caregivers or experts say.

​So, what is really important in nutritional counselling? 

​In my opinion; the relationship with the counsellor. A positive client-counsellor exchange is
paramount for success. The counsellor’s main job is to understand your perspective, to build a trusting relationship and cultivate positive regard, even when things do not go as planned. Nutritional counselling is different because non-food nutrition, sleep quality, stress levels, fulfilment, general moods and beliefs about one’s self, are also considered. The goal is not a diet. The goal is fuel for life. Ask your self “What is my life like now? What do I want my life to look like a year from now?” Really visualizing the future can make meaningful changes last. A great way to start is to set the stage for your day to play out the way you want it to. If we set up life to make healthy habits the easiest thing to do, our chances of meeting our goals are greatly enhanced. Things like having your breakfast table set the night before or bringing runners to work for a quick lunchtime power walk. Setting up your environment for small successes can make a big difference for your health.

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