Gut Reaction - specialising in disordered eating

30/03/2026

Welcome new followers, and thank you all for being here.

I’m Sarah, founder of Gut Reaction, a private nutrition clinic specialising in binge eating disorder, compulsive overeating, emotional eating, disordered eating and chronic dieting patterns.

I’ve been helping people find their way out of a difficult relationship with food since 2013.

I’m now one of a small number of BANT Registered Nutritional Therapy Practitioners to hold an advanced accreditation in Nutritional Therapy for Eating Disorders, and I integrate behaviour change tools, Intuitive Eating, body image healing and ACT principles into my practice.

My own experiences with food and health led me into this work. I was a very picky eater as a child, spent my teens and twenties dealing with persistent digestive symptoms, and eventually found my way to Nutritional Therapy, which helped me enormously.

What really shaped my clinical direction though was the realisation that if eating healthily becomes restrictive or obsessive, it isn’t actually healthy.

At the heart of my practice is the idea that self-trust around food can be learned - which is why the work I do with individual clients is always collaborative, building the skills and awareness that make lasting change possible.

If you’re here because food is taking up more space in your life than it should, I hope you find something useful here. There is more in the link in my bio, including how to book a free enquiry call if you’d like to talk things through.

Sarah x

08/03/2026

Today is International Women’s Day and this year I’m aligning with the pledge to forge positive visibility of women.

Body dissatisfaction, particularly in this digital age, is widespread. It is not a personal failing - it is often shaped and sustained by cultural bias.

When we challenge appearance-based judgement and shift the cultural focus from appearance to capability, character and contribution, we reduce a significant mental and physiological strain on women.

And when women are no longer at war with their bodies, they reclaim energy, clarity and the capacity to direct their energy to areas that truly matter to them.

As this year’s campaign reminds us, “When women rise, we all thrive."

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02/03/2026

In this blog, I explore the differences between emotional eating, binge eating and Binge Eating Disorder.

My aim is to help clarify common misconceptions and concerns - reducing shame and making it easier to know what kind of support might be helpful 💜

🔗 Read the full blog: www.gutreaction.co.uk/get-real - the link is in my bio.

If it resonates, you’re very welcome to share your thoughts or experiences here or via DM 🌱 🤍

02/03/2026

In this blog, I explore the differences between emotional eating, binge eating and Binge Eating Disorder.

My aim is to help clarify common misconceptions and concerns - reducing shame and making it easier to know what kind of support might be helpful 💜

If it resonates, you’re very welcome to share your thoughts or experiences here or via DM 🌱 🤍

It is Eating Disorders Awareness Week and I thought I would write about something I often see as a point of confusion around binge eating. Some of the people I work with have been diagnosed with an eating disorder, but many haven’t. They are working with me whilst trying to make sense of patterns ...

25/02/2026

Eating disorders are serious mental health conditions - but they are not always visible.

Despite the stereotypes, you can’t tell by someone’s body size, appearance or how “well” they seem on the outside whether they are struggling.

In the UK, at least 1.25 million people are living with an eating disorder. That’s about 1 in 50 people. Many are not 'underweight'. Many are high-functioning - going to work, parenting, studying, socialising - while managing a private battle with food and their body.

One of the most persistent and harmful myths is that someone has to look a certain way, or visibly unwell, to deserve help. That simply isn’t true.

If your relationship with food feels distressing, you deserve understanding and support.

This Eating Disorders Awareness Week, let’s challenge the idea that eating disorders have a certain look.

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22/02/2026

This Eating Disorders Awareness Week, the theme is Community and I'm reflecting on how healing often begins with being heard.

It can start with someone saying: “I see you” or “That makes sense” or “You don’t have to do this on your own.”

Reaching out can feel hard. But recovery rarely happens in isolation - it grows in connection.

Whether that’s:
💜 A family member or friend who listens without judgement
💜 A GP, therapist, or nutritional counsellor with the appropriate training
💜 A specialist support network or online community

Even one person holding space for your truth can be the beginning of change.
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13/02/2026

There is naturally a lot of focus on love at this time of year - on how we show it, express it and demonstrate it to others.

I’ve noticed that many of the people I work with are deeply compassionate towards others. Yet when it comes to themselves - particularly around food or their bodies - the tone often shifts. Expectations are harsher and the language more critical than they would ever use with someone they care about.

So this quote from Brené Brown always makes me pause because it draws attention to the tone of our inner voice.

It is worth noticing because the way you speak to yourself - including how you speak about your body and food - can either strengthen your self-trust or erode it.

If you catch that critical tone creeping in, try pausing for a moment and asking: what would a kinder, fairer response sound like here? 🧡

Because this is the relationship you live inside.

29/01/2026

As the month draws to a close, many people are reflecting on how recent intentions around food and self-care have played out.

If this brings up mixed feelings for you, my latest blog takes a holistic look at some of the reasons change can feel difficult, including the role of the nervous system.

It explores why what looks like self-sabotage can often be something very different, particularly for those with a complicated relationship with food.

🔗 Read the full blog: https://www.gutreaction.co.uk/get-real/2026/1/24/when-self-care-unravels-is-it-really-self-sabotage

If it resonates, you’re very welcome to share your thoughts or experiences here or via DM 🌱 🤍

As January draws to a close, many people find themselves quietly wondering why the changes they hoped to make around food haven’t stuck. What began with intention and hope may now feel tangled with frustration - meal plans abandoned, rules loosened or broken, familiar patterns returning despite be...

23/12/2025

In a season of celebration, food and social gatherings, it is easy to overlook just how difficult this time of year can be for someone living with disordered eating or struggling with body image.

This blog is an invitation to reflect on how we speak about food and appearance, and how a few small shifts in awareness and language can help create a more supportive space around the table this festive season.

📝 Read the full blog: https://www.gutreaction.co.uk/get-real/2025/12/01-how-to-approach-the-festive-season-with-sensitivity

🤔 I'd love to hear your thoughts and experiences - feel free to comment or drop me a DM 💌

In a season of celebration, food and social gatherings, it is easy to overlook just how difficult this time of year can be for someone living with disordered eating or struggling with body image. Even well-meaning comments about food or appearance can have unintended impact - especially as these cha

21/12/2025

When you slow down and give eating a little more space and presence, it can feel less ‘urgent’, helping your body and mind sense enjoyment and satisfaction.

Savour this Christmas ❤️
💌 Reach out via DM or visit www.gutreaction.co.uk to learn more.

19/12/2025

Want to simplify your meal planning and feel more confident in the kitchen this new year?

Join Cynthia Tamraz, owner of Cafe Desa , and BANT Registered Nutritionist Sarah Grant from Gut Reaction - specialising in disordered eating, for an interactive workshop:

⭐ Learn a stress-free way to plan your meals with a focus on nourishment
⭐ Discover prep tips for quick, wholesome breakfasts, lunches and dinners
⭐ Watch food demos featuring simple, delicious seasonal dishes
⭐ Enjoy eating what we create together!

📅 Thursday 8 January 2026
🕖 6.30pm – 9pm
📍 Cafe Desa, Leamington Spa

Come hungry and ready for fun - leave nourished, informed, and inspired!

💷 £49 per person - just 12 spaces available!

👉 Book now: https://book.stripe.com/28obKe33ufrg9z24gi

17/12/2025

Being intentional about lowering the internal pressure you put on yourself and dialling up kindness in how you speak to yourself and care for yourself, matters all the time - but especially during periods when routines can shift and demands can be higher, which is so often the case at this time of year.

Self-compassion can support a greater sense of wellbeing, clearer thinking and more supportive self-care choices.

For example this might include allowing more flexibility in how you approach food, letting meals be part of enjoyment and connection rather than something to manage or make up for, making time to move your body in ways that feel good to you, and being a little more aware of the tone you use with yourself.

If you’re prone to negative self-talk around food choices, body size or appearance, this is also a gentle reminder that self-criticism tends to create more tension, not change.

So this Christmas, give yourself the gift of kindness ❤️
💌 Reach out via DM or visit www.gutreaction.co.uk to learn more.