Private Nutritionist in the UK
A registered nutritionist consultation covering weight, energy, gut symptoms, sports nutrition and metabolic health. Take a Seat nutritionists are ANutr/RNutr or HCPC-registered dietitians, no unregulated 'wellness coaches'.
The short answer
A private nutritionist in the UK costs £85 to £220 through Take a Seat, with first appointment within 1 week. You choose the clinician yourself, in person or remote, pay them directly with no booking fee or commission, and no GP referral letter is needed to start.
- Typical cost
- £85 to £220, quoted by the clinician up front
- Typical wait
- First appointment within 1 week
- Referral needed
- No, you can self-refer
- Booking fee
- None. You pay the clinician directly
- Format
- In person or remote, across the UK
What a private nutritionist consultation includes
- 60-minute initial consultation and full dietary review
- Personalised nutrition plan tailored to your goals
- Follow-up sessions with measurable outcome tracking
- Coordination with your GP or specialist where relevant
Who it is for
- Weight loss, weight gain or body composition goals
- IBS, bloating and gut symptoms
- Athletes and high-performers
- People with metabolic conditions (T2D, PCOS, cholesterol)
Cost, waiting times and how booking works
£85 to £220 depending on the clinician, the setting and how much follow up you need. The clinician quotes you directly and we add nothing on top.
First appointment within 1 week.
Most clinicians offer secure video appointments alongside clinic sessions, so availability rather than postcode decides how quickly you are seen.
Self refer and book directly. Clinicians write to your GP with your consent where it helps your ongoing care.
Nutritionist by city
Local pages cover fees, waiting times and the clinicians who work in each city.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a private nutritionist cost in the UK?
- Expect £85 to £220, quoted up front by the clinician before you commit. Take a Seat adds no booking fee and takes no commission, so the price you see is the clinician's own rate.
- How long is the wait for a private nutritionist consultation?
- First appointment within 1 week.
- Can I have a nutritionist consultation remotely, or do I need to be near a clinic?
- Many clinicians deliver this service by secure video, so you are not limited to your nearest city. Where an in person element is needed, each clinician's profile states the cities and clinics they cover.
- Do I need a GP referral?
- No. You can self refer and book directly with a clinician. Where it helps your ongoing care, clinicians will write to your GP with your consent.
- How are clinicians checked?
- We use our own experience in this field to recommend independent clinicians we think are right for what you need. Every profile names the person, their stated qualifications and where they practise, and enquiries go straight to the clinician themselves.
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Written by Take a Seat Editorial. Checked against the published sources below, and not against a clinician's individual review. Last checked 8 August 2026.
Sources: Association for Nutrition UK Voluntary Register, HCPC register of dietitians
This page is general information about privately available services in the UK, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Fees, availability and waiting times are set by each clinician and confirmed with you before you commit. If you need urgent help, see crisis support.