About me and my journey

Hi, I’m Dr Sonya.

I’m a medical doctor, former GP, and a UKIHCA-qualified Health and Nutrition Coach, as well as a wife and mum of two. Over more than a decade as a medical doctor, I’ve worked across hospitals, GP practices, women’s health clinics, urgent care, and medical education.

Over the years, I developed a passion for women’s health, children’s health, mental wellbeing, and sustainable lifestyle change. Yet I often felt frustrated when medical treatments alone weren’t enough, and there was limited time to offer the holistic guidance I knew could make a meaningful difference.

Having faced challenges myself including periods of stress, low energy, emotional eating, low self esteem and low mood - I understand what it’s like to want change but struggle to make it! Both my professional and personal experiences inspired me to train formally as a Health and Nutrition Coach, combining medical expertise with evidence-based nutrition, lifestyle change, behaviour, and mindset coaching.

I now dedicate my time to helping women and children achieve their health and wellbeing goals, improving energy, confidence, and overall health. My approach is highly personalised, supportive and addresses the whole picture: nutrition, movement, sleep, stress, hydration, mindset, habits, emotional wellbeing, and relationship with food. With this approach, I’ve seen remarkable, lasting transformations in my clients, and in myself. 

My Qualifications (certification available on request)

Medical Doctor: Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (Brighton and Sussex Medical School)

Former GP: MRCGP (GMC Registration No. 7283809)

Health & Nutrition Coach: UKIHCA – qualified

Certificates: Nutrition and Lifestyle for Mental Health (IINH), Smart Nutrition for Perimenopause (IINH)

Associate Member – Food and Behaviour Research (FAB)

Enhanced DBS Check

Fully insured (Balens)

Finally, a lifelong learner, committed to staying up to date with knowledge and skills to be able to best support others with their health and wellbeing!