About
About Aleeza Rosenberg, eating disorders dietitian in Finchley, North London
my mother taught me how to eat.
My own mother had no formal nutrition training. She was a teacher and a librarian, and looking back, a self-taught nutrition expert.
As a young child, I learned from her to cherish my body, and that nourishing it was a way of caring for it, so that I could grow strong, be happy and live to my full potential. She never talked about good or bad foods. All foods were equal, we enjoyed them, and we kept the balance.
Many years later, studying for my Bachelors, Honours and Master's degrees, I found that science backed up what I had grown up practising. It's why I became so passionate about sharing it with others.
My approach
"Beautifully balanced in body and mind."
My mantra is "beautifully balanced in body and mind". I believe a healthy relationship with food is possible, even when it feels out of reach. I work with people to rebuild their relationship with food, look after their physical and mental wellbeing, and live a balanced life.
I combine extensive clinical knowledge with a person-centred approach, so you're listened to and supported in a confidential, judgement-free space.
I don't believe in fad diets. Having studied biochemistry at Master's level, I can explain how your body and metabolism really work, and why diets so often backfire in the short and long term.
Many people eat to cope with emotions. My training combines dietetics and behavioural psychology, so we can look at not only what you're eating but why, and find other ways of managing difficult feelings so that food doesn't have to carry them.
Qualifications & Training
- BSc Dietetics (Hons), cum laude, University of Pretoria, South Africa
- MSc Clinical and Public Health Nutrition (Eating Disorders), with distinction, University College London (UCL)
- Motivational Interviewing, Middlesex University
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Eating Disorders (CBT-E)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) for eating disorders
- MANTRA (Maudsley Anorexia Nervosa Treatment for Adults), King's College London
- Specialist Supportive Clinical Management (SSCM) for anorexia nervosa
- Health at Every Size (HAES)
- Intuitive eating
- Mindful eating
Experience
I'm the founder and director of Aleeza Rosenberg Limited. I have over 20 years of clinical experience, 13 of them specialising in eating disorders and weight management in the UK, in both the NHS and private practice.
For seven years I was lead eating disorders dietitian for one of London's specialist NHS eating disorder services. I managed a 20-bed inpatient unit, the outpatient service and the day programme, held a caseload of highly complex patients in each, and led the specialist team of eating disorder dietitians for the Trust.
After having my daughter I left the NHS to focus on my private practice and my family.
Registration and membership
The quality of the support I offer matters enormously to me. I'm registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), registration number DT16805, and I follow their standards and keep my professional development up to date in my areas of expertise.
I'm also a member of the British Dietetic Association (BDA), which provides my insurance.
What my clients say
During my time of being unwell, I saw countless specialists and Aleeza is one of the very few who could break through to me even when I was in the darkest place and gently pull me back to myself.
My relationship with food has done a 180, and I feel better than I have in my entire adult life. She's helped me navigate ups and downs (including a difficult pregnancy and post-partum).
A little more about me
Although I studied in London, I'm born and bred in sunny South Africa, and I haven't lost my warmth, my humour or my accent.
I will challenge an eating disorder head-on, while staying compassionate, empathetic and non-judgemental, and I'll be your biggest cheerleader as you reach your goals and find freedom with food.
When I'm not working, you'll probably find me cooking up a storm with my family, practising yoga baking with my daughter or having tea with friends.
I look forward to supporting you.
Aleeza
Work with me
I offer one-to-one support online, or in person at my rooms in Finchley, North London: Health Space, 307 Regents Park Road, London N3 1DP.
Your first step is an initial consultation, a 60 to 75 minute appointment (the length depends on age and diagnosis).
Book your initial consultationyour next step
You don't have to keep doing this on your own.
Start with an initial consultation. I'll listen, assess and tell you honestly what I think would help.