Testimonials
For nutritional therapy, holistic grief coaching and wellbeing coaching
“There aren’t enough words to thank Vanessa for her support. She is a very special Grief Coach and I feel lucky that we worked together on my grief journey. Through our time together we have explored many issues and it was the first time I had experienced true empathy for some of my life experiences and someone who would listen to me. Vanessa was the person who helped me to make sense of everything, who listened to me talk about my experiences and who offered me pearls of wisdom and advice which really supported me. I will always be grateful to Vanessa for being an inspirational Grief Coach“
Marianne, Worcester
“I have found my sessions with you a completely positive experience and I wanted to thank you for your empathy throughout. I now feel equipped with the knowledge to properly look after myself, mentally and physically, and have come to understand the importance of having a healthy diet, of which – prior to meeting you – I had no interest in. So thank you!!”
Em, London
“I had consulted with a number of Nutritionists before I found Vanessa May and now I would not go to see anyone else as she is brilliant. Her vast knowledge and practical nature has helped me to resolve a number of issues successfully. Consequently, I cannot recommend her highly enough as she is always interested in you as a person and never forgets what has been discussed at previous consultations. So if you are looking for a warm, wise and genuine Nutritionist then look no further – Vanessa is the one.”
Pat Cooper, Southall
“Vanessa has been a great grief coach and helped me so much when I suddenly lost my beautiful daughter, Sammy. Her book ‘Love Untethered’ was a lifeline for me, as she has also experienced that sudden inexplicable loss. Her book was so helpful, and then reaching out to her for grief coaching was the best decision I ever made. Thank you so much Vanessa for your support”
Josie, Oxfordshire
“Every holistic grief coaching session with Vanessa has offered me insight and hope, along with some potential strategies to work with. All very helpful to move towards an acceptance of my new day to day reality after my son’s death. The sessions have helped me release small bits of my pain when family are dealing with their own grief, and most friends do not know how to respond or listen.”
Cathy, Scotland
“My first consultation was relaxed and very friendly and I felt able to talk openly about my physical and mental state without any judgment on Vanessa’s behalf. She was comforting and gave me hope that there were things we could do to help me. The process has not been an easy one for me and I am very thankful for finding a practitioner with patience, understanding and a sense of humour. There is a real feeling she cares and I find this very important.”
JL, Clapham
“I went to see Vanessa as I was tired all the time and very stressed. Within a matter of weeks and a few changes to my diet the difference was remarkable. The consultations are very relaxed and Vanessa will adapt her recommendations to your personal taste. I would have no hesitation in recommending Vanessa.”
Sarah, Hanwell
“A friend recommended I contact Vanessa as I relied heavily on coffee and sugar to get me through the day. Vanessa suggested I changed my diet and although the first three days were difficult, the amazing energy levels and clear skin more than made up for it. I no longer suffered from a drop in energy, which before had happened every day around 4pm without fail. The menu options Vanessa suggested were tasty and easy to prepare. Thanks Vanessa!”
Angela Duffy, Chiswick
“Vanessa’s warm, inclusive and non-judgemental manner enabled me to really open up in each coaching session. I have been able to explore so many aspects of my well-being, talking through many areas of my life I normally keep closed to others. This has proved extremely cathartic and rewarding, has given me more self-belief, confidence and self-esteem, and has enabled me to set some achievable goals. I would recommend Vanessa as a well-being coach, especially for those who don’t find it easy to talk about, and focus on, themselves.”
Janine, Bucks
“Upon speaking to Vanessa, I realised her knowledge could help me. She was persuasive enough to make me realise the habits of a lifetime needed to be addressed and quickly. Within a few days, I began to significantly improve. My energy levels began to rise and my skin began to look healthy again, with thanks to her alone. Without doubt, Vanessa’s suggestions have profoundly changed my life. Having taken her advice, I am now eternally grateful and would highly recommend Vanessa.”
Andrea Black, Brentford
“I am so impressed with the support and expertise from Vanessa at Wellbeing and Nutrition. My health and general wellbeing has improved significantly shortly after I started following the programme specifically created for me by Vanessa. The programme is not only beneficial for me for short term, it also benefits me and my family for life. I have been recommending my friends to see Vanessa and I have been hearing so much excellent feedback from my friends regarding their experience with Vanessa. I will recommend Wellbeing and Nutrition to everyone.”
KK, West London
“Vanessa helps me to manage my health issues naturally. Vanessa recommended a combination of simple dietary changes, substitutions and supplements that I can achieve with a busy family and work life. Thanks to Vanessa, I have more energy, my weight has balanced and stabilised, and I feel back in control of my body and my life.”
Michelle Sutton, Banbury
“After I lost my son Luke I wanted to find a counsellor and somehow through the network of Instagram I came across Vanessa (@may.wellbeing.griefsupport) From the get go, speaking with someone who understood exactly what I was going through was like gold dust. She gave me a platform where I could air my great sadness and grief in a very safe space where I felt understood. We developed a rapport because she had experienced her own grief. This was such a relief. She has a beautiful spiritual side too which she offered to explore with me if I was interested and I found this very helpful. Over the space of a few months Vanessa’s support has helped me to try to live side by side with the enormity of what has happened to me, Luke and my family.”
Liz, Galway
“Thank you so much for being patient with me in all manner of ways today. I felt the comfort of knowing I didn’t have to explain myself. You hit the right balance with your care and compassion so I could talk from my heart without becoming too overwhelmed and emotional. I had felt very anxious and weepy this morning but as soon as we started chatting that disappeared. It was a relief to be so open and honest about my thoughts and feelings and hear your thoughts on subjects I have not broached with my previous therapists or even family members. Looking forward to our next session, today has been so helpful for me.”
Bereaved mum, Cotswolds
“I wanted to send a heartfelt thank you. Meeting you has been so very helpful in empowering me to unburden my fears, vulnerabilities, and loss. The space you have provided has been instrumental in validating my thoughts and feelings in guiding me to feel the loss of my parents in a positive way. I recognise it’s a long journey to endure but also one that, through your input, I feel able to experience some joy through memories and experiences, not just sadness. The affirmation you have offered through our sessions has been critical in setting me on the right path.”
Sally, Cheltenham
“I first met Vanessa whilst looking for help with “feeling tired all the time.” I found her very approachable, understanding and sincere. I have managed to make quite a few dietary changes. However, the most important aspect of working with Vanessa was realisation that most, if not all, of my ailments are due to stress. I found my sessions with Vanessa invaluable in my quest for wellbeing (both emotional and physical) and she offers well rounded personalised advice. I have complete faith in Vanessa and would highly recommend her.”
Malgorzata, Perivale
“I just wanted to say, I have loved my grief coaching sessions with you. You bring so much faith and hope to spiritual folk like me trying to navigate grief. I miss my dad every day. It was an amazing gift to be able to talk about him and have my hand held through that really hard stage of grief.”
Cheryl Prince, London
“Thank you for being an amazing coach to me, you really helped me out of my black hole. If it hadn’t have been for you, I don’t think that I would have embarked on the journey of getting back my life purpose. Thank you.”
Sophie Chalk, Herts
“I sought Vanessa’s expertise at a time when I had just left a very stressful job. I had low levels of energy to the point of feeling slightly low. I was keen to start reversing the decline with some sensible and targeted nutritional therapy. And that is what I got from Vanessa. The personalised advice gave me more energy and helped lift my mood. And I lost some weight, a fantastic bonus. It isn’t just Vanessa’s skill at devising a personalised protocol I benefited from, she is also a very sympathetic and non judgemental listener – she engages you in a discussion rather than just tell you what you should do. I found her approach refreshing.”
Surinder, Ealing
“Vanessa is supportive, non-judgemental and very easy to talk to and these factors coupled with her relaxed manner but focused style of questioning really encourages you to pin-point areas for action. Well-being coaching is a two-way process and as much as Vanessa’s role is to coach I soon realised I too needed to dig deep to find the answers myself. Whilst emotionally challenging at times, these were some of my most rewarding sessions!”
Noreen, Middlesex
“Vanessa is very kind and easy to talk to. My symptoms are much better and I have felt a dramatic change. I have also learnt a great deal about how the food I eat influences my body and as a result my family have started eating much healthier too. Thank you Vanessa!”
Gabriela Phillips, Kingston Upon Thames
“For the past eight years I have suffered from digestive issues and related anxiety. I am really amazed at how changed my health has been since I took the decision to come and see you. I’d like to thank you very much for helping me to make such a massive improvement to my quality of life. I would make no hesitation in recommending you to friends and family.”
M Reeves, Ealing
“I first contacted Vanessa a few years ago and I found her advice second to none. So it was without hesitation that I contacted her again and once again I found her approach practical and positive. She has helped me to understand how nutrition affects us all uniquely and I have a much better idea of why certain foods work (or don’t) work for me, especially at this stage in my life. Thanks to Vanessa’s expertise and insight there has been such a noticeable change – my menopause symptoms have diminished and I can certainly say I am a happier, healthier person!”
Sara Karlsson, Toronto
“I first saw Vanessa about 6 weeks ago and have already noticed a change in my energy levels, mood and ability to sleep well. As I approach the menopause, I want to be able to face it head on in the most natural way and feel that I have someone to support me through it. Vanessa’s dietary advice has been so helpful for my sugar cravings and the supplements she recommended are already making a difference to my overall well being. I highly recommend Vanessa as a really good listener as she takes into consideration all aspects of any health worries you may have.”
Judith, Richmond
Vanessa is a BANT registered Nutritional Therapist, ILM Accredited Wellbeing Coach, Certified Grief Educator and Holistic Grief Coach. She is registered with CNHC, approved as an Accredited Register for health practitioners by the Professional Standards Authority of the UK.