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IBS and the FODMAP diet: What to eat, what to avoid, and when to seek professional support
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Marialice Albertini—known as Alice—is an HCPC-registered specialist digestive health dietitian in Esher, Surrey. She helps adults with persistent IBS, bloating, constipation, diarrhoea, acid reflux and coeliac disease understand what may be contributing to their symptoms and know what to do next.
Many of Alice’s clients come to her after months or years of changing their diet, avoiding foods or following conflicting advice without achieving lasting improvement. Her approach is designed to replace confusion and guesswork with a clear, personalised and evidence-based plan.
Rather than focusing on one symptom or recommending unnecessary restriction, Alice considers the wider clinical picture, including medical history, test results, medication, bowel habits, food intake, lifestyle and previous dietary approaches. Where appropriate, she can also help clients prepare relevant information to discuss with their GP or gastroenterologist.
Alice supports adults with:
-Irritable bowel syndrome, including constipation- and diarrhoea-predominant IBS
-Persistent bloating and excessive wind
-Constipation, diarrhoea and altered bowel habits
-Acid reflux and GORD
-Coeliac disease
-Diverticular disease
-Persistent or unexplained digestive symptoms
-Rebuilding dietary variety and confidence following unnecessary food restriction
Alice has more than 10 years of NHS clinical experience across hospital, community and primary-care services. Alongside her private practice, she works as a dietitian within Kingston Primary Care Network. She holds a first-class BSc in Dietetics and Nutrition and has completed specialist training in the dietary management of IBS, including the low-FODMAP approach.
Her consultations are structured, calm and practical. The aim is not simply to hand clients another list of foods to avoid, but to help them understand their symptoms, make informed decisions and feel confident eating again.
Alice offers face-to-face consultations at Health Village Esher and online appointments throughout the UK. She welcomes self-funding clients and is recognised by Bupa, Aviva, AXA Health, Vitality and WPA, subject to individual policy requirements.

Medical insurances accepted