Monica Smith

I am a Dietitian with a strong commitment to supporting individuals to develop sustainable, compassionate relationships with food and health. I have extensive clinical experience across oncology, cardiology, paediatrics, allergy, weight management, and eating disorders, alongside specialist practice within acute mental health inpatient settings. My mental health experience spans adult and young people’s services, including addiction, eating disorder services, and general acute psychiatric wards. I have also contributed to the delivery of structured exercise programmes for children, young people, and adults, reflecting a holistic and interdisciplinary approach to health. To further enhance the support I provide, I am currently working towards qualification as a personal trainer. My research background includes investigation into the physical health consequences of antipsychotic medication in individuals living with severe mental illness, with a particular focus on access to dietetic care and service-user experiences and preferences. I hold a specialist interest in mental health nutrition and am dedicated to supporting individuals to improve their physical health, body image, and long-term wellbeing through evidence-based, person-centred practice.