Clinic Reviews
At the Surrey Centre for Nutrition, our practitioners will work to find a treatment plan that works for you.
Gut Health
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"I am a couple of months into a 6 month journey with Libby. I approached Libby to help me reset my gut health — with what felt like such a long list of symptoms that I had hit a dead end with seeing the GP. It is early days but I am so pleased that I decided to take control of understanding my gut health and nutrition more. Libby has taken time to understand my concerns and symptoms and has been very supportive guiding me through what has felt like a mind field of understanding it all and embracing change for the better. I feel really positive that this journey is really helping me. Thank you Libby. I would recommend to others to invest in your gut health and nutrition and you will be in safe hands." — Emma, with Libby
"I worked with Libby for over a year to address long standing abdominal discomfort and aches that I've never been able to get to the root cause of. We started with a battery of tests, which highlighted the right issues to work on and then managed over this period with changes to diet and a range of supplements. I leave Libby in a better state situation now because I feel armed with a much deeper understanding of what's going on and more information about what to do in case problems occur again. Libby's good, she was empathetic and helpful throughout our various check in calls when we tweaked the approaches and then as we started to reduce some of the supplements. Thank you." — Rod, with Libby
"I was lucky to meet Kate Lee around the time I was diagnosed with gallstones. We originally intended to work together on my gallstones, weight and hormonal issues but by the time of our first session my gallstones had become such a large issue that they eclipsed everything else. I do not know how I would have got through my gallstone issues and surgery without Kate's support. She told me what I could eat to manage the gallstones and support my liver. She suggested supplements to help me. The sessions I had with her were very thorough. She always explained everything to me in detail, so I understood why I was making the changes and learned a lot about nutrition and healthier eating habits. She consistently went above and beyond what I expected — promptly answering worried emails from me outside of our sessions, interpreting blood test results for me (including highlighting when my GP had tested for the wrong thing!) She helped me prepare for surgery and supported me before and after it. All of my interactions with Kate left me feeling supported, understood, cared for and empowered. Dealing with major health issues is lonely and scary, having Kate in my corner made me feel I could cope. I would highly recommend working with her. Although the gallstones took over, the changes she has helped me make mean I have also lost weight and my hormones are more steady. I feel my health has massively improved overall due to Kate's input." — Anna H, with Kate
“Our daughter's stomach cramps were so bad she was missing school for days at a time. After a few months working with Libby, she's back to being a normal, happy child. The gut issues that used to disrupt her day-to-day life just aren't a problem anymore.
What made Libby truly special was her warm, personal approach. She took the time to understand our family, support us every step of the way, and explain the science behind gut health in a way that was easy to understand and put into practice. The impact went far beyond helping our daughter. Libby educated our entire family about gut health, and we're all living healthier lives as a result. We're incredibly grateful for her knowledge, care, and ongoing support.” — Anonymous, with Libby
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"Libby was very helpful, particularly in identifying lifestyle factors to support digestion. I have made some really positive changes to my nutrition and lifestyle as a result of our work together. I like that she encourages realistic and reasonable goal setting around nutrition but, for me, the depth of Libby's knowledge and understanding of how to support wider wellbeing and develop awareness of the impacts of non-food factors on your digestion, was an unexpected additional benefit and has been very effective for my symptoms." — Rachel, with Libby
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"I went to Angie with gastrointestinal discomfort issues, stress, energy dips in the afternoon, headaches, trouble concentrating on activities like tv, terrible eczema on my hands and some disordered eating. Angie took a thorough history from me and really worked to understand the cause of my problems. We did some functional testing and found that I had SIBO, low iron, low B12, non optimal thyroid function and we identified some emotional issues. Angie put a thorough step-by-step plan in place to address my issues, but in a way that didn't overwhelm me all at once, and I started on a great supplement plan, alongside including foods that wouldn't cause me any issues, and excluding those that would. Angie also recommended a fantastic trauma therapist who has been life-changing for me. I am still a work in progress but my eczema has been kept at bay — the cracking and blistering has gone. My GI symptoms have improved, as have my headaches. I am not having energy dips and can focus more. I have also lost 15lbs. I can't recommend Angie enough! She is very experienced and knowledgeable. Thanks Angie!" — Anna
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"Something I have wanted to do for years, Libby and the team have been great and helping me start my journey on looking at my diet to support my health. The time given to discuss as well as the information and advice shared was clear and simple to follow. I would recommend them for anyone looking at seeing how diet can improve your wellbeing." — Gabi, with Libby
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"Exceptional support on many levels. Libby is super-professional and caring. Libby motivates you and helps you reach your dreamed-goals successfully. I am so pleased for choosing Surrey Centre for Nutrition!" — Carlo, with Libby (gut & cardiovascular)
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"Excellent progress with Libby to resolve digestive problems with a thorough diagnosis and recovery plan. Ongoing consultations have proved to be 100% effective, thank you very much."
Autoimmune and Chronic Complex Health
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"I have a history of rheumatoid arthritis and reached out to Anna when several of my finger joints became inflamed. I approached Anna with some hesitation, as I was worried about being put on a restrictive and unenjoyable diet. I was also concerned that I'd end up having to prepare separate meals for myself and the rest of my family. Throughout four sessions, Anna provided incredibly practical advice that was both considerate of family life and avoided the use of high-dose supplements, which I wanted to steer clear of. To my surprise, Anna's recommendations actually enhanced my enjoyment of food rather than limiting it. Within a month, I began noticing a positive improvement in my overall health, and after two months, the inflammation in my hands had visibly reduced. During each session, Anna introduced various new approaches to further alleviate my symptoms. I've now been following my new dietary routine for several months and have found my hands to be significantly less painful. My general health has also improved remarkably — I feel less fatigued, have more energy, and am sleeping better. I can genuinely say that this is the best I've felt in years. Thank you so much, Anna!" — Kay
"Working with Anna has been a wonderful experience. She has provided invaluable support in helping me manage my lupus symptoms. When we had our first appointment, I was in significant pain, but within just two weeks, I started feeling a noticeable improvement. Thank you, Anna, for all the advice and thorough research you shared. I would wholeheartedly recommend your services to others." — Mariana
"Libby has helped me enormously with my post Covid Issues that I'd suffered with for nearly 2 years when I contacted her. The nutrition advice and supplements she prescribed have helped my immune system calm down and respond more efficiently. Covid also caused havoc with my gut and her protocols have helped get me back on track. However, I really feel that the biggest benefit from Libby's consultations is that she has educated me in living in a holistic manner, taking a whole-body approach to my health. I only wish I'd met Libby years ago." — Robert, with Libby
"I thoroughly enjoyed, and benefitted from my time working with Angie. Angie took the time to understand and address each of my concerns — there were quite a few and they were quite varied! Angie was empathetic, kind and patient with me. Angie used an evidenced and step-based approach, meaning the changes made to my diet and lifestyle were not done all at once, and so were not overwhelming and were manageable. Angie also has great resources. I would definitely recommend Angie and the team at Surrey Centre for Nutrition, for a wide range of concerns." — Anna B (Google review)"I unfortunately have a very complex medical history, including several autoimmune diseases and have been left with multiple health issues beyond my control due to past active disease and the conventional allopathic medication to treat it; which of course, at the time was in part necessary. No amount of wellbeing habits of exercise, meditation, nature exposure and optimum diet and nutrition has brought me back to a balanced equilibrium as sadly so many of my body systems are now compensating for previous damage. I feel incredibly fortunate to have Libby onboard from The Surrey Centre For Nutrition. She is skilled and practiced at helping to return the body to an optimum healthy state following the insults of disease and conventional toxic medication and I feel so grateful to finally have her support going forward, as I have refused for some time to accept that this existence of low energy and other debilitating symptoms, despite all my own attempts to improve things, is not something that I am simply stuck with! But rather with the right tests and titrating of natural supplements instead of toxic chemicals, can return my body to homeostasis. I have half a life yet to live, so I am banking on it :)" — Louise, with Libby (Google review)
Hormones, Thyroid & Women's Health
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"I came to Surrey Centre for Nutrition to try and tackle my lingering post-concussion symptoms, fatigue and suspected hormone imbalances. Kate was absolutely fantastic; very personable and incredibly knowledgeable. What I ended up receiving was complete insight into the root cause of my symptoms along with detailed and practical information about how to help myself. I ended up having in-depth blood work and some other testing for hormone balance which Kate expertly reviewed with me, offering suggestions and solutions. By implementing the suggestions I definitely started to feel better, but really it was the understanding of how everything in our human body is linked that really stood out for me, which has empowered me to make real change in the future. I really appreciated Kate's knowledge and interest in wanting to help me — it really meant a lot. Thank you, Kate!" — Beth W, with Kate (Google review)
"Kate offers a nurturing and empowering journey towards better health. She was clear and focussed about my goals and it really helped me to define these at the start of our work together. Kate is very supportive and I really appreciated the time she took to listen to what was going on for me in a caring and non-judgmental way. I found that Kate's flexible approach to the sessions really worked in that sessions could be shorter or longer as I required, and it felt good to have several months together to see if symptoms had improved over that time period. The protocols Kate set up for me were incredibly thorough but never overwhelming. Being a detail person, I appreciated the amount of information Kate sent through so I could understand what it was we were looking to achieve as well as the how and why. The DUTCH test that Kate initiated was easy to do and hugely informative — but without Kate to explain what the results meant I would have been lost. So it really was Kate's support and deep knowledge of nutrition and hormones that made the most difference. Thank you Kate for supporting me into a place of better and more balanced health." — Ruth M, with Kate
"I have a 'borderline' underactive thyroid and I wanted to try and avoid taking medication for as long as possible. I don't suffer with too many 'typical' underactive thyroid symptoms, however my system was very sluggish and I just felt like I needed an energy boost. Sam has been a godsend, I thought I knew a lot about the thyroid but I have learnt so much from her and she explains it all so well without blinding me with science! My symptoms have improved and I feel like the old me again having made a few dietary changes and starting a supplement regime that supports me at the moment. Sam answers any questions I have, however silly they might seem and always follows up with an email (which I value especially as I suffer with brain fog from time to time)." — Toria, with Sam
"I had spent many years wondering what to do about my health naturally, without the doctors always prescribing medications. I had many diagnoses given to me including PCOS and depression. I was feeling very unsure about nutrition and my overall health, always wondering what is wrong with me? Why am I not normal? Who am I? But with the help of Kate over the last 6 months I now know who I am, how to keep myself healthy and most importantly how to love myself. Remembering we all have low days and that is ok...you just got to ride that wave! Kate taught me about my diet and how my body responds to what I put into it!! Kate was always there for me when I had many many many questions to ask. Kate is a life changing woman who I am very thankful to have met and would recommend highly. Thank you Kate for changing my life." — Gemma, with Kate
"Anna has been instrumental in helping me manage my hypothyroidism. Her expertise in this area is outstanding, and I'm thrilled with the results she has helped me achieve. Anna identified the root cause of my issues and guided me in eliminating certain foods that were triggering my symptoms. Since making these changes, my brain fog has completely cleared, my levels have improved dramatically, and my body aches are gone. Adopting a new dietary lifestyle has not only improved my health but has also made me more mindful of the foods I give my children. I'm so grateful to have regained control of my life and, most importantly, my health. Thank you, Anna!" — Sanam
Energy & Fatigue - CFS/ME
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"At the start of Sam's programme, I was in a right mess – exhausted and permanently fatigued, experiencing rampant food intolerances, problems with memory concentration and focus, a non-functioning sleep cycle and an inability to make decisions. Now, six months later, I am starting to enjoy life again: planning to move house in the next year, able to sleep through the night sometimes and wake rested, able to eat a wider range of foods consistently without becoming ill afterwards, still weary but without the chronic exhaustion that was so debilitating. Working with Sam has been life-changing for me. She is an able listener and effective at adjusting the pace of the programme to work with my super-sensitive system. Working with her feels like a partnership – her objectivity, extensive knowledge and experience allied to my willingness to do what it takes." — A, with Sam
"My son and I have had regular online appointments with Sam to improve his health. My son is very unwell with severe ME/CFS. Sam has been extremely kind and patient with us, adapting every appointment to how much my son can physically cope with. She has explained everything, researched aspects of his medical condition and has always given sound advice and guidance. Sam is highly recommended." — Cath, with Sam
"I contacted the Surrey Centre for Nutrition to address two issues. The first was constant tiredness and the second a string of winter cold/flu type infections. These two issues combined to make me feel unhappy about my general health. Sam helped me a great deal. We talked about my diet and reviewed my sleep habits. I answered questions and took a blood test. I found Sam very easy to talk to and she gave me lots of suggestions to improve my sleep and diet, and she also suggested various nutritional supplements. I continue to follow Sam's advice and feel so much better. My sleep is still not ideal although much improved. The biggest difference has been the fact that I haven't had any significant colds/infections since I adopted the changes to my nutrition. Working with Sam was a pleasure and has been very rewarding." — Lyndsey, with Sam
"Libby's knowledge and expertise in nutrition has helped me greatly improve my life. She has enabled me to better understand the connection between my body and what I fuel it with, which has led to increased vital energy levels. I highly recommend Libby to anyone seeking to improve their health and well-being." — Raj, Actor, with Libby
"Libby is a very professional nutritionist whose advice led me to completely transform my eating habits. I felt a huge benefit in my overall health and energy levels following the tailored dietary and supplement protocol Libby created for me. I would recommend Libby's services to anyone." — Rory, with Libby (gut & energy)
Weight Management & Blood Sugar
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"Before I started seeing Libby I was struggling with knowing what to eat, I was overweight and needed to lose weight. I was feeling frustrated, as I didn't know how to progress. Working with Libby has given me control over what I eat in a positive and empowering way. I have learnt what works specifically for me and underlying issues which may have been holding me back. I have lost all the weight I wanted to, and more importantly I have an understanding of how to nourish my body long term. If anyone is considering working with Libby, I would say go for it, I have found it more than worth the money as I am in a position now I never dreamt possible. There is so much information out there that it can be overwhelming and so working with someone who knows their stuff, and can guide you one-to-one takes away all the risk. I have achieved more in the 4 months I worked with Libby than I have in 5 years both physically and mentally, so yes, just go for it!" — Hannah, with Libby
"Libby has given me practical help with developing a more rounded approach to food, one that also impacts on my entire wellbeing. I have always been susceptible to emotional eating and making snap choices in times of stress. Libby has given me tips to make considered choices and has helped shift my thinking to a position of nourishment, rather than starving myself. I have goals to lose some weight and re-balance my blood sugars and Libby's solid advice is helping me make that achievable and part of my everyday life." — Sarah, Digital Producer, with Libby
"I approached Kate for help in managing high cholesterol and osteoporosis through good nutrition and supplements instead of relying on prescription drugs. Kate's sessions over 3 months helped me better recognise the health benefit of good eating. She explained her recommendations by referencing appropriate research findings, literature, podcasts, recipes and supplements to support a holistic approach to nutrition. Adapting my diet has meant I've shed extra kilos naturally without calorie counting. I feel more alive. Half way through our sessions my GP agreed that I drop one of the prescription drugs. We are keeping under review my need for the other one. I'm very happy with this outcome." — Suzanne, with Kate
"I came in having no idea where to start with building healthy eating habits. Orley was great at reframing healthy eating in the context of a lifestyle change, as opposed to some quick fix. She gave me an understanding of the science of nutrition and helped me figure out how to make the best decisions for myself without the overly restrictive or 'off-limits' approach of diet regimes (which don't work!). I finished feeling truly equipped to eat in a way that makes me feel good, but without feeling limited. Before I started working with Orley, I was suffering from headaches, I was feeling very sluggish and extremely bloated. 5 weeks on and my headaches have been non-existent, my bloatedness is gone and I also feel much more energetic. I never saw the programme as diet, it was more of an educational process — learning about nutritional values of foods and how different foods can be contributing to how I feel. I saw it as a journey and it was a great investment into my health and physical wellbeing. Working with Orley has helped to shift my focus away from losing weight and onto my overall health — and this has helped me to lose weight. I really enjoyed that there was no calorie counting after being on so many restrictive diets to lose weight. I felt safe to eat as much as I needed to without worrying so much and focussing on the losing weight part — I was focussing on getting healthy and discovering what worked for me, which made the whole process actually enjoyable. Working with Orley has definitely changed the way I am eating in general and I have made lifetime changes. Orley gave me excellent tips, excellent advice, and helped me to feel motivated. I feel more energised, I have lost some weight, my skin is glowing and I feel generally healthier!"
"When I first met Orley I was in an unhappy place and very underweight. With her help and understanding she has helped me gain weight, and found a great therapist to talk my issues over with. I think I was a challenge for Orley as I'm living on a boat where food like we have at home aren't available, so she gave me some great ideas to help get the nutrients and proteins that I needed to stay healthy. Orley has a wonderful smile and a very understanding attitude I would highly recommend her. So thank you Orley for getting me back on the straight and narrow!" — Caroline
General Wellness
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"I sought advice from Libby because of a significant weight loss following an illness, subsequent operation and prolonged stay in hospital. Prior to seeing Libby, my weight had shown no signs of recovering but, following Libby's recommended changes to my diet, over a three month period I am now back to my pre operation weight. Additionally previous digestive symptoms have also been positively influenced, due, I am sure, to the dietary changes recommended by Libby. Friends and family all say how much better I am looking!" — Tom, Retired, with Libby
"Libby helped me to understand what's good for my body explaining everything in a very simple way. Her advice is doable and easy to employ and it focuses on the general well being rather than just weight loss. She's also very approachable and always available to reply to questions you might have once you've started changing your habits." — Martina, with Libby
"We are so grateful to Libby for her help guiding us through improving our two children's diets and nutritional intake. She has been so thorough, giving us practical advice that is realistic to implement and specific to the needs and personalities of our children. We have made so many positive changes in our household since starting the course, with noticeable benefits for all of the family. Thank you." — Lizzie, with Libby
"Sessions with Libby were personalised, practical and helpful. I would recommend her and will return in the future as needed." — Elizabeth, with Libby (Google review)
Meet the practitioners behind these results
Libby
Libby is a Functional Medicine Practitioner, registered Nutritional Therapist and founder of the Surrey Centre for Nutrition. Libby knows what it is like to search endlessly for answers, and also knows that with the right approach it really is possible to regain optimum health.
Libby's focus primarily is on helping those who have been struggling with a chronic autoimmune disease and often unexplained illness to regain a life of wellness by identifying the root cause of their symptoms and applying a functional and environmental medicine approach to nutrition. She also works with other aspects of immune imbalance such as allergy, food and chemical reactivity and intolerance, MCAS (Mast Cell Activation Syndrome), and has a special interest in digestive health and wellness, and the role of gut health on immune and neurological wellness.
Kate
Kate is a fully qualified naturopathic Nutritional Therapist, trained in Functional Medicine who qualified at the College of Naturopathic Medicine. She is registered with the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CHNC) and the British Association for Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine (BANT) as well as with the Association of Naturopathic Practitioners (ANP).
Kate is a hormone balance expert, helping women of all ages to restore thyroid and hormonal balance, achieve healthy weight loss, banish mood swings and manage the menopause to reduce sweats, improve ageing skin, overcome fatigue and brain fog. Kate also works with gut related issues, which drive many underlying health conditions and cause imbalance. Working with targeted functional testing and a detailed health assessment, Kate will provide you with the necessary tools and knowledge for a more harmonious monthly cycle, long-lasting health and a stress-free transition into your Menopause years.
As a naturopathic nutritional therapist and functional medicine practitioner, Kate recognises that each person is unique, and takes a holistic approach to your health through focus on food, nutrition, lifestyle, mind and spirit.
Sam
Trained in the Functional Medicine approach - highly personalised, holistic and science-informed - Sam’s particular areas of interest are THYROID conditions and ME/CFS, post-viral fatigue/Long Covid. Her approach recognises the interplay of the digestive, endocrine, nervous and immune systems in these complex conditions.
Sam is also a Referral Practitioner with The Chrysalis Effect, ME/CFS & Fibromyalgia Recovery Specialists, and a member of The Thyroid Collective, founded by Jules Chandler, The Thyroid Expert.
Asita
Asita is a registered Nutritional Therapist specialising in complex digestive health. She supports clients with long-standing gut symptoms including SIBO, IBS, bloating, candida overgrowth, gallbladder issues, food reactivity, and dysbiosis, and helps them understand the underlying factors contributing to their symptoms. She loves being a health detective and helping people with persistent health issues uncover their true root causes, proving that it is not “all in their head” and giving them back control over their lives.
With years of clinical experience, Asita works within a functional medicine framework to restore healthy digestive function. Her approach is structured and highly personalised. She focuses initially on stabilising symptoms, supporting digestion, simplifying triggers, and rebuilding tolerance before addressing deeper microbial or digestive imbalances.
Asita trained with Dr Nirala Jacobi and is SIBO Doctor Approved, giving her advanced skills in identifying and managing small intestinal bacterial overgrowth. She also draws on a range of other therapeutic approaches, allowing her to tailor her methods to each client’s needs and preferences. She also has extensive experience guiding clients through targeted dietary frameworks, including protocols for food sensitivities and ketogenic nutrition where appropriate.
Orley
Orley is a fully qualified BANT registered nutritional therapist who qualified at the College for Naturopathic Medicine in 2016. Her specific interests lie in weight management including obesity and disordered eating, type 2 diabetes and blood glucose regulation.
Orley was drawn to this area following her own lifelong struggles with weight and body image, and her work as an NHS diabetes prevention coach, where she witnessed first-hand the positive effects of diet and lifestyle on blood glucose levels. She has successfully worked with clients on reversing their pre-diabetes and bringing their type 2 diabetes under better control. Orley brings her passion, commitment, years of experience and specialist training to help clients achieve their health and weight management goals.
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