At Kensington International Clinic, nutrition sits at the heart of how we approach health. Located in the heart of London, minutes from South Kensington and Knightsbridge, our private clinic brings together practitioners trained in France and the United Kingdom, united by a shared ambition: to offer London’s international community a standard of care that is rigorous, compassionate and genuinely tailored to each individual.
Our nutrition consultations are led by Francine Joyce, a bilingual dietitian and recognised nutritional therapist in London whose expertise spans weight management, eating disorders, sports nutrition and digestive health. Because every patient is different, every programme is too.
Meet Francine Joyce, your
French-trained nutritionist in London
Training and clinical background
Trained in Paris, Francine Joyce is a registered dietitian, officially listed with the French Embassy in London. She is also a member of the FFAB (French Federation for Anorexia and Bulimia), a distinction reserved for recognised specialists in the treatment of eating disorders.
Her clinical background is both broad and deep: after beginning her career in French hospital settings, she developed specialist expertise across gastro-enterology, endocrinology, oncology and psychiatry departments on both sides of the Channel. She writes regular health columns for the French and British press and serves as a health correspondent for BBC World, a level of public visibility that reflects a reputation built well beyond the consulting room.
An approach built on pleasure, not restriction
What patients consistently remember about working with Francine is her gentle, non-judgmental approach: one that places the enjoyment of food at the centre of any nutritional rebalancing, free from restrictive diets or guilt-inducing prescriptions. Her starting point is a simple conviction: lasting change doesn’t come from constraint. What she builds with each patient is a calmer, more balanced relationship with food, grounded in understanding rather than deprivation.
Francine consults in both English and French, making her a natural fit for London’s large French-speaking community as well as international patients seeking a nutrition coach who combines European medical training with London-based clinical practice.
What to expect during an nutrition consultation
Your first consultation: a full nutritional assessment (60 minutes)
Your first nutrition consultation lasts 60 minutes, a deliberate amount of time carefully preserved so that Francine can build a complete nutritional picture before recommending anything.
She carries out a thorough assessment covering BMI, body composition, basal metabolic rate and spontaneous dietary intake. She identifies nutritional imbalances, potential deficiencies, undiagnosed intolerances and habits that may be affecting your wellbeing without you being fully aware of them. By the end of the session, you leave with a personalised programme and tailor-made written materials prepared specifically for you: not a standard protocol, but a plan designed around your life.
Follow-up consultations and between-session support
Follow-up consultations of 30 minutes are available to refine and adjust your programme as you progress. But what truly sets Francine’s approach apart is the free support she offers between sessions for patients who need it: a form of ongoing nutrition coaching that is genuinely rare in London’s private healthcare sector.
This in-between space allows you to address questions that arise day-to-day, work through moments of difficulty, and maintain momentum without waiting for your next appointment. It is often this safety net that makes the difference between a programme that sticks and one that quietly gets abandoned.
Personalised diet plans: a method without restriction
One of the most valuable aspects of working with a private nutritionist in London is receiving a personalised diet plan that is genuinely built around your situation, not a generic protocol handed out to every patient.
Francine takes the time to understand your lifestyle, schedule, food preferences, cultural background and medical history before proposing anything. Her approach to personalised meal plans rests on a clear conviction: a nutrition programme only delivers lasting results if it fits into real life, with its constraints, its pleasures and its imperfections.
In practice, you will learn to make the most of your nutritional allies (vitamins, antioxidants, fibre), balance your intake of carbohydrates, proteins and fats, anticipate energy dips and cravings, and navigate your everyday meals without stress.
The goal is not deprivation; it is reconciliation with a way of eating that genuinely makes you feel well.
How much does a nutritionist cost at Kensington Clinic ?
We believe in complete transparency around our fees. Here is a full breakdown of Francine Joyce’s consultation rates:
Consultation | Duration | Fee |
First consultation | 60 minutes | £170 |
Follow-up consultation | 30 minutes | £100 |
Between-session support | 30 minutes | Free |
Booking: a prepayment of £70 is required at the time of booking. The remaining balance is settled on the day of your consultation. Full refund for cancellations made more than 72 hours in advance.
- More than 72 hours in advance: full refund
- Between 48 and 72 hours: the £70 prepayment is retained
- Less than 48 hours: the full consultation fee applies
Private health insurance, including expatriate cover, may reimburse part or all of a nutrition consultation. We recommend checking directly with your insurer before your appointment.
Who can benefit from a nutrition consultation ?
Nutrition consultations at Kensington International Clinic address a wide range of medical situations and life circumstances. Here are the most common reasons patients come to see Francine:
Weight management
Gradual weight gain or loss, difficulty maintaining a stable weight over time, or post-pregnancy changes are situations that benefit enormously from personalised nutritional guidance. Unlike generic diets, Francine's approach is grounded in a precise analysis of your metabolism, body composition and actual eating habits, to build a realistic, sustainable path forward, free from frustration and the cycle of yo-yo dieting.
Food intolerances and allergies
Intolerances to gluten, lactose, eggs, nuts or other common triggers can significantly affect quality of life without ever being clearly identified. Our nutritionist helps map these reactions, distinguish true allergies from functional intolerances, and restructure your diet to remove triggers while maintaining balanced nutritional intake. Complementary tests can be arranged through the clinic where needed.
Eating disorders
Anorexia, bulimia, binge eating or emotional eating are complex conditions that require both medical expertise and genuine human sensitivity. As a member of the FFAB, Francine Joyce is specifically trained in supporting patients through these situations, within a framework that is caring and entirely free from judgement. The goal is not to "correct" a behaviour but to understand what it expresses, and to gradually rebuild a more peaceful relationship with food.
Digestive health
Bloating, acid reflux, slow digestion, chronic abdominal discomfort or post-surgical dietary adjustments: nutrition plays a central role in these conditions, and one that is frequently underestimated. Francine works closely with the gastroenterologists at our clinic to provide nutritional support that aligns with each patient's broader medical care and the specific demands of their digestive condition (IBS, SIBO & More).
Metabolic and hormonal conditions
Type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, hypertension, hypothyroidism and metabolic syndrome are all conditions in which diet is a major therapeutic lever, sometimes as powerful as medication when properly managed. Francine designs nutritional programmes tailored to the specific constraints of each condition, working in coordination with the patient's GP or relevant specialist.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy and breastfeeding bring with them heightened and specific nutritional needs that are often a source of anxiety for expectant and new mothers. Francine guides patients through these stages with calm and precision: iron, folic acid, iodine and calcium requirements, managing first-trimester food aversions, introducing solid foods to young children. The aim is to move through these periods with confidence, knowing exactly how to nourish both your body and your child's.
Energy, vitality and prevention
Nutrition is not reserved for patients managing a diagnosed condition. It is also one of the most powerful tools available for optimising daily energy, improving concentration, stabilising blood sugar, preventing osteoporosis and strengthening immunity. For patients who simply want to feel better in their body and mind, a consultation with Francine can be the starting point for a genuinely lasting improvement in wellbeing.
Sports nutrition: fuelling performance through food
For active patients and athletes, Francine Joyce offers dedicated sports nutrition consultations designed to optimise physical performance through targeted dietary strategy. Whether you train for leisure or compete at a high level, what you eat directly affects your endurance, recovery, muscle function and mental sharpness.
Endurance, energy and muscle recovery
One of the most common challenges for athletes, whether runners, cyclists or martial artists, is managing energy over sustained effort. Poor nutritional calibration quickly leads to mid-session fatigue, incomplete recovery between training days, and an increased risk of muscular or tendon injury.
As a sports nutritionist, Francine analyses your current nutritional status: carbohydrate, protein and fat intake alongside key micronutrients such as iron, magnesium and vitamin D, adjusted to match the real demands of your discipline. The goal is to ensure your body is consistently in the best possible condition to perform and recover.
Competition weight and body composition
For athletes whose goal is to reach or maintain an optimal competition weight, nutrition is as decisive a variable as training itself. Losing weight while preserving muscle mass, or gaining it without disrupting energy balance, are equations that require precise guidance, not arbitrary calorie cutting.
Francine builds a nutritional strategy with you that is calibrated to your periods of intensive training, competition and active recovery, ensuring each phase is supported by the right intake. No unnecessary supplements, no generic performance diets: only what is grounded in your biological data and actual habits.
