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Karen Brierton

Specialist Dietitian

Degrees & Education

I am a registered member of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and British Dietetic Association (BDA).

Education

BSc (Hons) Nutrition and Dietetics, Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen

Professional training and certification in

Family based treatment (FBT) for Anorexia Nervosa

Certificate in Sports Nutrition, University of Loughborough

Behavioural Change Training (for Dieticians) Level 1-3

Motivational Interviewing

ISAK Level 1 (Anthropometry and Anthropometric technique)

CBT-AR (CBT for ARFID)

My Clinical Practice

I am an Advanced Dietetic Practitioner with over 25 years of specialist experience across the NHS, private practice, and education sectors in the UK and Ireland. Alongside my role at The Edinburgh Practice, I hold a senior clinical post within the NHS Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS). In addition to direct clinical care, my work focuses on service management and pathway development. I am also actively involved in several Scotland-wide strategy groups dedicated to improving eating disorder services and standards across the country.

 

My primary clinical focus is on eating disorders and management of complex eating presentations.

  • Eating Disorders: Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, and OSFED.
  • ARFID & Selective Eating: Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder, food phobias, and sensory eating challenges.

In addition to my expertise in eating disorders, I also have extensive experience in supporting and providing nutritional advice for, but not limited to:  Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), sports nutrition, RED-S (Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport), women’s health, under nutrition /faltering growth and nutritional deficiencies.

My Therapeutic Approach

My focus is on providing the latest evidence based nutritional advice to support diet and lifestyle changes. I understand the challenges involved in making long term changes so advice is always practical, supportive and tailored to the individual.  I strive to make sessions relaxed and enjoyable and I always work collaboratively with families and other health professionals to provide a holistic approach to health.