Tiny Bites, Big Wins: A 12 Week Feeding Therapy Programme to Empower Parents for Life

‘’ Listening to Emma and Teresa has been such a relief l have finally found not 1 but 2 therapists who are actually getting and understanding the feeding challenges in my home. I loved how supportive they were and it has reduced my stress around feeding going forward.’’

Does this sound familiar?

Mealtimes are a constant battle?
Is your child stuck in a cycle of refusing new foods, rejecting entire food groups, or only eating the same few “safe” foods over and over again?
If so, this group programme is designed with you in mind. This 12 week programme with fortnightly sessions it will guide you through a step-by-step process to restore calm to your meals, build your child’s confidence with food, and encourage a healthier, more positive relationship with eating.

What does your current situation feel like?

Right now, you may feel overwhelmed. Every meal feels like a struggle, leaving you drained and unsure whether your child will ever grow out of this phase.

You feel like things might even be getting worse instead of better. You’ve tried advice from blogs, books, and friends, but the anxiety around food hasn’t improved.

Fussy Eating Group Programme using the E.A.T.I.N.G Framework

Imagine sitting down to a meal without stress, where your child is willing to try something new without a meltdown. Picture yourself confident that your child is getting the nutrients they need, and the relief of no longer having to make separate meals.

The Programme takes you through the E.A.T.I.N.G framework:

E: Explore the Root Causes
Understand why your child is a fussy eater. Learn about sensory challenges, developmental stages, and behaviours behind fussy eating.
A: Adjust the Environment
Create a mealtime setting that encourages calm, curiosity, and exploration without pressure.
T: Try New Strategies
Implement proven techniques to make new foods feel safe and exciting for your child.
I: Involve Your Child
Build mealtime engagement by involving your child in food choices, preparation, and play-based exploration.
N: Nurture Positive Habits
Focus on progress, not perfection.
G: Grow Your Confidence
Gain tools, knowledge, and support to feel empowered as a parent managing your child’s eating habits.

Helpful tips from our clinical practice that will help you maintain change, get through the hard times like sickness & transitions and even help your child enjoy food outside the home.

"We really enjoyed the 12 week programme. It has helped us find a way to approach our struggles and start making changes and we are already finding improvements.

It was great to have access to both Emma and Teresa's wealth of knowledge and now have a range of information to help us approach different scenarios going forward."

Eileen, Mum of 6 and 8 year old

What's been holding you back?

You’re unsure where to start or feel lost in a sea of conflicting advice.
Previous strategies haven’t worked, and you worry about making things worse.
You feel like there’s something deeper going on but don’t know how to address it.
You’ve sought help, but the advice didn’t cater to your child’s unique needs.
You fear judgement from others-you worry that if others hear how bad things have gotten with your child’s eating, they will judge you as a parent.

This fussy eating group programme is perfect if:

Your child is aged 18 months to 12 years old and has a limited diet
It is also suitable for parents of autistic children or who are waiting for a diagnosis who struggle with feeding
Your child is eating the same few foods on repeat, or regularly drops foods from their diet
Mealtimes are stressful when faced with new or non-preferred foods
You’ve tried multiple strategies, but nothing seems to work.
You worry your child’s limited diet isn’t providing the nutrition they need.
You’re tired of making separate meals and wish your child would eat what the family eats.
You’re sick of judgement and unhelpful opinions from others regarding your child’s eating
You wish someone would just tell you what to do to make your child’s eating better!

What’s included in the fussy eating group programme?

A collaborative programme led by a Paediatric Dietitian and a Paediatric Occupational Therapist, combining nutrition expertise with sensory and developmental support.

You’ll learn evidence-based strategies, get practical tools, and be supported by two specialists who truly understand both the challenges and the solutions.

Six live group sessions fortnightly

Jointly led by a Paediatric Dietitian and Occupational Therapist. Sessions are recorded so you can watch back.

- Tuesday 30th September at 8pm
- Tuesday 14th October at 12pm
- Tuesday 28th October at 8pm
- Tuesday 11th November at 12pm
- Tuesday 25th November at 8pm
- Tuesday 9th December at 8pm

Resources and tools after every session

You’ll receive step-by-step guides, worksheets from our clinics, as well as helpful tips to support your progress at home.

Private Whatapp group

Gain access to our supportive community of parents, with additional help between sessions.

Check-ins

Regular updates to track your progress, troubleshoot challenges, and provide personalised feedback.

Practical activities

Hands-on, child-friendly activities designed to introduce new foods in a fun and positive way.

Why Did we Create This Programme?

Most feeding advice is general and doesn’t address the specific sensory, developmental, and nutritional needs of children. This programme is unique because it brings together:

A Paediatric Dietitian with lived and professional expertise in fussy eating and nutrition.
A Paediatric Occupational Therapist with extensive experience in autism, sensory integration, and feeding therapy.
Together, we offer a truly holistic, neuro-affirming approach.

Hi I'm Emma

Since graduating with first-class honours in Dietetics and Nutrition, I have spent over nine years working as a Dietitian, specializing in children’s health. My experience spans the NHS, special needs schools, and private practice. Over the years, I have helped countless families tackle feeding challenges, particularly fussy eating, which is now my primary focus.

But my journey isn’t just professional it’s personal too. My daughter Olivia, now 9, is living proof of the transformation possible with the right strategies and support. Olivia suffered from severe reflux as a baby, multiple food allergies, and extreme pickiness, and I spent years feeling the frustration and despair that so many parents face.Today, she eats a good variety of foods, but it was a long road to get there.

In my private practice, I combine my professional expertise as a Paediatric Dietitian with my specialized training as a SOS Paediatric Feeding Therapist to offer compassionate, evidence-based solutions for families. I understand firsthand the practical challenges of implementing dietary advice because I’ve lived them myself.

I’m also proud to collaborate with brands like Just Chill Baby Sleep, Oatly, Mumsnet. My advice has been featured in publications like The Telegraph, The Sun, Mirror, and Metro and shared on numerous top parenting podcasts.

Hi I'm Teresa

I am a Paediatric Occupational Therapist with over 17 years of experience, specialising in supporting Autistic children and their families. Much of my career has focused on helping neurodiverse children with complex feeding challenges, including ARFID and Paediatric Feeding Disorder.

For years I worked as a National Specialist Occupational Therapist in at a specialist paediatric feeding clinic, where I supported children with complex feeding challenges with a team of feeding experts.In 2024 I founded The Feeding Therapist– a specialist service designed to support families navigating complex and often misunderstood feeding difficulties.

From my years of clinical experience working as an Occupational Therapist and in feeding services, I have seen first hand the stress, anxiety and frustration experienced by families of children who are struggling to eat. There are many reasons why Autistic children find eating difficult, such as sensory processing differences, the demands of mealtime routines and even communication challenges in relation to eating and preferred foods.

I am committed to helping neurodiverse children and their families rediscover enjoyment in food and mealtimes, regardless of how complex the situation is. I have helped children and families achieve significant positive changes to eating and mealtimes, by working in a way which is responsive to the child’s individual needs for eating and mealtimes. I believe parents are the experts of their own child and I always strive to provide therapeutic input which is neuro-affirmative, responsive and directed by the child’s level of comfort and safety in relation to food and eating.

What Makes This Programme Different?

Many programmes only focus on nutrition, or they offer a one-size-fits-all approach. Our approach is different because it’s tailored to your child’s unique needs, with combined expertise from both a Dietitian and an Occupational Therapist.

This holistic approach tackles not only what your child eats, but also why they may resist certain foods.

What’s Not Included?

This is not a quick fix, and it’s not about forcing your child to eat. Instead, it’s about building a positive, lasting relationship with food. We know that even in the most challenging of situations, change is always possible. We can help you achieve this.

I really can’t thank you enough for all your help with him it’s our changed our lives so much. It's also really useful having the materials to fall back on from the 12 week course with Teresa to help if we get stuck!

Jenny, Mum of 3 year old

Bonuses You’ll Receive When You Sign Up:

Steps to eating videos
Individualised Nutritional analysis (valued £49)
Food chaining masterclass
Downloadable recipes and snack ideas for fussy eaters, developed by a Paediatric Dietitian.

Access to tools from our clinics such as food diaries & records, customisable for your child

Exclusive discount on 1:1 consultations if you need further support after the programme.

Why Join Now?

Why Join Now?

This is the only cohort running until 2026
Spaces are limited to keep the group small and supportive.

Investment

Only £224 if you sign up before 15^th September and then it increases to £249..

What’s Holding You Back?

Doors close Friday 26th September 2025 or when spaces are filled. Once we start, enrolment won’t open again until 2026.

‘’ We were made to feel comfortable and I felt I could ask any questions or reach out for more support. Lots of information and useful, practical advice/tools. It felt like you were trying to address problems faced by the group too, instead of just generic.’’

FAQs

What if I can’t make a live session?
All sessions are recorded and sent to you, so you’ll never miss out.

Will my child need to attend the sessions?
No, these sessions are for parents. We’ll give you tools and strategies to use at home with your child.

Is this suitable for all ages?
Your child is aged 18 months to 12 years old

Is there a payment plan?
Yes. We offer a two-part payment option. Just send me an email emma@dietitianwithadifference.co.uk and I’ll share the link with you.

Got a question?

I’m sure you still have plenty of questions regarding the programme, I would expect nothing less, this is your child we are talking about, so you need to be sure that what you’re investing in will have an impact.

If not, then please drop me a message on emma@dietitianwithadifference.co.uk or book a FREE discovery call to see if the programme is right for your child.