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Perimenopause Nutritionist — Surrey Midlife Metabolic Health for Women

I help women in midlife stabilise energy, reduce cravings and support healthy weight regulation by restoring metabolic balance.

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Does this sound familiar?

You feel like your body has changed.

Weight is increasing even though you are eating carefully.

Energy is lower than it used to be.

Cravings feel stronger.

Sleep is lighter.

The strategies that worked before no longer seem to work.

Many women assume they need more willpower.

In reality, midlife brings changes in hormones, metabolism and stress resilience. Your body simply needs a different kind of support.

Most women who come to see me have spent years dieting.

They already know the rules about calories, discipline and control. Yet their body feels increasingly difficult to manage, and the strategies that once worked no longer seem to help.

My work focuses on metabolic health and eating psychology, because weight, appetite and how you feel in your body are shaped by far more than food alone. Hormones, stress and years of dieting all play an important role.

I don’t offer quick fixes or rigid plans. Instead, I help you understand what may be happening in your body and how to support it so things can begin to shift again.

Rather than fighting your body, we focus on working with it. This often includes stabilising blood sugar, supporting metabolic function, improving sleep and stress resilience, and rebuilding a calmer relationship with food.

The goal is not another diet.
The goal is helping your body feel safe, supported and back in balance.

A different approach to nutrition in midlife

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Common midlife challanges I help with


Hormonal shifts during perimenopause can affect metabolism, blood sugar regulation and appetite signals. This often leads to fatigue, stronger cravings and weight changes that feel difficult to control.

Nutrition and lifestyle support can help stabilise these systems so energy improves and weight regulation becomes easier.

Perimenopause Weight & Energy Changes


When blood sugar regulation becomes less efficient, the body may produce more insulin. This can drive fatigue, stronger cravings and increased fat storage, particularly around the abdomen.

Targeted nutrition and lifestyle strategies can help restore metabolic balance and improve energy and appetite regulation.

Insulin Resistance & Metabolic Health


Medications such as semaglutide or tirzepatide reduce appetite by acting on the body’s satiety hormones. While this can support weight loss, it may also lead to reduced protein intake, low energy or muscle loss if nutrition is not properly supported.

Targeted nutrition and habit strategies help protect muscle mass, maintain energy and support sustainable, long-term results.

GLP-1 Nutrition Support


Emotional Eating and Overeating

Many women use food to cope with stress, exhaustion or emotional pressure. Over time this can become a learned response, especially when the body is already under strain from dieting, low energy or poor sleep.

By addressing both the emotional triggers and the physiological drivers of appetite, it is possible to rebuild a calmer and more balanced relationship with food.

How we work together

  • We explore your health history, symptoms, eating patterns and lifestyle factors. Functional testing may be recommended where appropriate.

  • You receive a structured plan designed around your metabolism, lifestyle and goals.

  • Change becomes sustainable when you have consistent support. Follow-ups help refine your plan and support long-term results.

About Karolina

I am a Registered Nutritional Therapist and Eating Psychology Coach specialising in metabolic health and nutrition support for women in midlife and perimenopause.

Like many women, I spent years dieting and feeling frustrated with my body. That experience led me to explore the deeper drivers of weight changes, metabolism and eating behaviour.

Today my work combines functional nutrition, metabolic health science and eating psychology. This allows us to address both the biological factors that influence weight, energy and appetite, and the behavioural patterns that shape our relationship with food.

I’ve seen nutritionists before and no one has ever been so thorough. The ongoing support has been amazing. I’ve lost the weight and have never eaten so normally before! No diets or binges, just consistent eating. Can’t recommend her enough!

Anna

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As a Therapist and Coach, I educate, inspire, and empower others to change their lives by following scientific evidence and my clinical experience.  I do not diagnose or treat disease; my recommendations are not a replacement for medical advice. Nutritional Therapists frequently work alongside medical professionals to support an individual’s wellbeing.