Hey, I'm Harry!

Hey, I'm Harry!

Let me share something personal with you - I used to be an emotional eater, and it wasn't an easy road to overcome.

As a health professional, I got completely caught up in what I thought was the "right" way to maintain a healthy weight. You know the drill - counting every calorie, weighing all my food, tracking macros down to the last gram.

On paper, it looked perfect. I was following all the "rules."

But here's what was really happening: While everything looked fine from the outside, I was quietly struggling with my relationship with food. I found myself saving calories for the evening, compensating with extra steps when I overate, trying to maintain this image of perfect healthy eating... but deep down, I had no real boundaries around food.

The more I tried to control everything, the more emotional eating crept into my life.

It wasn't a healthy way to live, and I knew something had to change.

How personal experience shaped my professional path

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That personal journey with emotional eating sparked something in me - a deep drive to understand the science and psychology behind why smart, capable people struggle with food. While my background started in science (with an MSci in Geosciences), my passion led me to extensively study the intersection of psychology, nutrition and behaviour change.

I've dedicated myself to understanding every aspect of this challenge, becoming qualified as:

A Precision Nutrition (PN) Coach

An ACT Therapist, specialising in emotional eating

A Master Practitioner of NLP

Master Practitioner of Hypnotherapy

An Emotional Eating & Behavioural Change Coach

But I didn't stop there. I'm constantly expanding my expertise through:

Level 3 Counselling Skills (eventually studying to become a fully qualified counsellor)

Advanced certifications in ACT therapy, including specialised training in:

Trauma-Focused ACT

ACT for People Pleasing & Perfectionism

ACT for Grief and Loss

I've also mastered the physical side of transformation through qualifications as:

An Active IQ Level 4 Specialist in Physical Activity & Weight Management for Obese & Diabetic Clients

A Level 3 Personal Trainer

Pre & Postnatal Exercise Coach

Biomechanics Coach

Where my journey really began

Like many health professionals, I fell into what seemed like the "right" approach - meticulous calorie counting and rigid control. I weighed every gram, logged every bite in MyFitnessPal, and planned my entire day around food. I remember one evening when the app was down, I felt genuinely anxious about eating dinner because I couldn't log it. That's when it hit me - this wasn't healthy.

The control I thought I needed was actually controlling me. I'd leave social events early to binge eat at home. I'd restrict myself to low-calorie foods all day, saving up calories for an evening binge. Food thoughts consumed my mind. The very tools I thought would help - the tracking, the weighing, the counting - were actually driving me deeper into an unhealthy relationship with food.

This breaking point became my breakthrough. I started working on myself, experimenting with different approaches and discovering what actually worked. Through this process of self-healing, I began developing the unique method that would eventually become my signature approach - one that focused on psychology and genuine transformation rather than just rules and restriction.

My understanding of this struggle deepened when my sister asked for my help losing weight before her wedding. Through helping her, I gained unique insight into the intense pressure women face and the extreme measures they'll consider to reach their goals. Being a brother who witnessed this journey firsthand gave me a profound appreciation for the complexity of women's relationship with food and weight loss.

This combination of personal experience and helping my sister ignited a passion. I immersed myself in studying psychology, nutrition, and behavioral change, becoming qualified as an ACT therapist, nutrition coach, and emotional eating specialist.

Now, I combine my personal understanding with professional expertise to help women break free from the same cycles that once trapped me and my sister - moving beyond the tracking, the rules, and the guilt to find true food freedom.

My science-backed approach

Through my own journey and extensive work with clients, I've developed the FoodFreedomFormula™ - a comprehensive approach that addresses emotional eating at its core. This isn't another diet program or quick fix. It's a complete transformation of your relationship with food.

At the heart of this approach is my R.A.C.E technique - a powerful system that helps you break free from emotional eating by rewiring your response to stress, accepting emotions without using food to cope, connecting with your body's true needs, and engaging with life in a whole new way.

The FoodFreedomFormula™ works through three essential pillars:

True food freedom isn't found in another diet or meal plan.

It's created through the powerful combination of these three essential elements working together.

Each pillar addresses a crucial part of your transformation, creating lasting change by healing your relationship with food at its core.

Food

A practical, sustainable approach to nutrition that frees you from constant tracking and counting.

No more obsessing over calories or macros - just a simple, effective system that works with your busy lifestyle.

Using proven hand-portion methods and structured flexibility, we create an approach that fits seamlessly into your professional life.

Whether you're at client dinners, social events, or busy with work, you'll have strategies that work without disrupting your life.

Body

We focus on building strength and feeling good, not burning calories or compensating for food.

By understanding the three key elements of movement - daily activity, strength training, and fitness - we create a sustainable approach that fits your lifestyle.

No more exhausting yourself with endless cardio or feeling guilty about missing workouts.

You'll learn to enjoy exercise that makes you feel stronger and more confident, not drained and defeated.

Mind

This is where everything changes.

Using evidence-based psychology and ACT therapy principles, we transform your relationship with food at the deepest level.

Through my unique RACE technique, we address emotional eating, stress response, and ingrained habits, helping you develop a new understanding of your behaviors around food.

We work on building sustainable habits, managing emotional eating, and creating lasting change that goes beyond just what you eat.

Explore the full program and see how it transforms your relationship with food.

Outside of work

When I'm not helping clients transform their relationship with food, you'll find me exploring the world - I've been fortunate enough to visit 50 countries and counting. This isn't just about ticking off destinations; it's about experiencing different food cultures, staying active through hiking and cycling, and capturing moments through my love of photography.

I believe in practicing what I preach. Just like I teach my clients, I enjoy food without guilt - whether that's discovering local cuisines during my travels or satisfying my weakness for Häagen-Dazs ice cream.

I stay active by hitting the gym regularly and spending time in nature.

This balance of professional expertise and real-life experience helps me understand that transformation isn't just about food - it's about creating a life where you can succeed in your career, enjoy social experiences, maintain your health, and still have room for ice cream.

When I'm not helping clients transform their relationship with food, you'll find me exploring the world - I've been fortunate enough to visit 50 countries and counting. This isn't just about ticking off destinations; it's about experiencing different food cultures, staying active through hiking and cycling, and capturing moments through my love of photography.

I believe in practicing what I preach. Just like I teach my clients, I enjoy food without guilt - whether that's discovering local cuisines during my travels or satisfying my weakness for Häagen-Dazs ice cream.

I stay active by hitting the gym regularly and spending time in nature.

This balance of professional expertise and real-life experience helps me understand that transformation isn't just about food - it's about creating a life where you can succeed in your career, enjoy social experiences, maintain your health, and still have room for ice cream.

Ready to Transform Your

Relationship with Food?

If anything you've read here resonates with you, I invite you to book a free 20-minute Food Freedom Strategy Session.

We'll explore what's really blocking your progress and discuss whether my approach could be right for you. No pressure, just honest conversation and actionable insights you can use right away.

"Harry's approach is refreshingly different. No pressure, just real solutions."

- Emma, Senior Consultant

"The 20-minute call gave me more clarity than months of trying to figure it out alone."

- Rachel, Finance Manager

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