Nutrition Counselling Corner

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Aug 2026

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I am an Accredited Practising Dietitian with a Masters in Counselling and the founder of the successful and award winning Dietitian Counselling Skills Program. I have helped hundreds of dietitians and nutrition coaches learn the counselling and coaching skills they need to run a fulfilling and profitable practice or business filled with satisfied and returning clients who are meeting their health goals. Eating behaviour change is hard and your clients need you to have the skills to not only help them with the "what" of change but also the "how".

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August 19, 20261 hr 5 min

27. How to build a profitable insurance-based dietitian practice with Amy Plano

In this episode, Stephanie sits down with Amy Plano from The Reimbursement Dietitian to talk about what it actually takes to build a thriving insurance-based practice. They cover the real benefits of taking insurance, why high client retention matters just as much here as it does in cash-based practice, and how counselling skills are the piece that ties it all together, the thing that actually keeps clients coming back and makes an insurance-based model genuinely profitable. If you've ever wondered whether insurance and profitability can coexist, this conversation is for you. Connect with Amy: Website: www.reimbursementdietitian.com Instagram: @reimbursement_dietitian Facebook: @reimbursementdietitian YouTube: Amy Plano, The Reimbursement Dietitian If you're looking to strengthen your own counselling skills to improve retention, send Stephanie a DM to discuss which training program will be the best fit for you.

June 17, 202624 min

26. Clients reading things online: counselling through misinformation while maintaining trust and engagement

Do you get frustrated or annoyed when clients bring up nutrition strategies they have read about online? Does it sometimes feel like they are questioning your approach? This is a common challenge in dietetic practice and one that is only becoming more common with the rise of social media. In this episode, Stephanie discusses the three things she realised that changed how she approached these conversations and how to navigate them in a way that optimises client engagement, trust and rebooking rates. For more information on the counselling programs Stephanie provides for dietitians, please email her at info@stephanienotaras.com .

June 2, 202621 min

25. What to do when your client says "I know what to do, I'm just not going it"

Have you ever had a client tell you "I know what to do, I'm just not doing it" ? For many dietitians, this is one of the most frustrating moments in a follow-up session. In this episode, Stephanie explores why clients often struggle to act on information they already know, what may really be getting in their way, and how understanding behaviour change can transform the way you approach these conversations. If you've ever felt stuck, unsure what to say next, or wondered why your clients aren't following through, this episode is for you. Interested in strengthening your counselling skills and client retention? Elevate, Stephanie's self-paced counselling skills program for dietitians, is currently USD $100 OFF until June 9, 2026. You can learn more here - https://stephanie-notaras.mykajabi.com/elevateprogram and feel free to email your questions to info@stephanienotaras.com .

June 1, 202620 min

24. The real reason your follow-up sessions feel repetitive

Do you ever open a client's chart before a follow-up session and think to yourself "What am I even going to talk about today?" In this episode, Stephanie shares the five key changes that transformed her follow-up sessions, client retention and confidence as a dietitian. You'll learn why more information isn't always more valuable, how over-educating can reduce retention, and why understanding behaviour change is essential if you want clients to stay engaged and make progress. Interested in strengthening your counselling skills and client retention? Elevate, Stephanie's self-paced counselling skills program for dietitians, is currently USD$100 OFF until June 9, 2026. You can learn more here - https://stephanie-notaras.mykajabi.com/elevateprogram and feel free to email your questions to info@stephanienotaras.com .

March 19, 202631 min

23. Social media, insurance and client motivation: roundtable discussion

In this episode, I'm sharing a roundtable discussion recorded with Practify Founder Gilad Janet and Jo White Business Coach and Strategist. It was a great conversation and one that made me want to share it with you all. We unpack three common misconceptions: • "It's hard to get clients through social media" • "You can't build a profitable practice within an insurance model" • "If clients aren't changing, it means they're not motivated" We explore what's actually driving these challenges in practice, and I share my perspective on client retention and structuring consults to better support behaviour change. If you're working on growing your private practice and want to go deeper into these areas, you can read more about the Practify Workshop here https://www.practifygrowth.com/practify-workshop-1

December 19, 202513 min

22. How to determine the kind of counselling support you need as a dietitian

In this episode, Stephanie helps you determine the kind of counselling support you need and breaks down the key differences between Elevate , her self-paced counselling skills program, and the 12-Week Dietitian Counselling Skills Program , her high-support, live coaching container. You'll learn who each program is designed for, what problems they solve, and how to know exactly which level of support you need based on where you are in your practice. This episode will help you make informed decisions about your next steps — or future steps — in your counselling skills development. Learn more: Elevate (Self-Paced Program – 8.5 CEUs): https://stephanie-notaras.mykajabi.com/elevateprogram 12-Week Dietitian Counselling Skills Program (30 CEUs): https://stephanie-notaras.mykajabi.com/dietitianskillsprogram Feel free to email Stephanie your questions at info@stephanienotaras.com

December 19, 202520 min

21. Why counselling skills don't feel intuitive

In this episode, Stephanie explores why counselling skills don't feel intuitive for most dietitians and why that has nothing to do with your intelligence, competence, or care for your clients.She unpacks the belief that quietly holds so many dietitians back — "I should be able to figure this out on my own" — and how our training leaves us unprepared for the real work of guiding behaviour change. Through personal experience and real client stories, Stephanie breaks down the gap between education and execution, the psychology behind why counselling feels so hard, and what actually helps dietitians feel grounded, confident, and capable in behaviour-change conversations. You'll walk away with clarity, reassurance, and permission to stop doing this alone. If you'd like to learn more about the 12 Week Dietitian Counselling Skills Program mentioned in this episode, you can read more about it here https://stephanie-notaras.mykajabi.com/dietitianskillsprogram If you have any questions, feel free to email Stephanie at info@stephanienotaras.com or send her a DM on Instagram @dietitiancounsellingskills

December 19, 202523 min

20. You're about to get more clients in January — but will they stay?

In this episode, Stephanie unpacsk one of the biggest questions dietitians should be asking themselves right now: Are your counselling processes truly ready for the surge of clients arriving in January? You'll learn why most retention struggles aren't motivation issues but counselling process issues and what you must put in place now to keep clients engaged, returning, and progressing all year long. If you'd like to learn more about the 12 Week Dietitian Counselling Skills Program mentioned in this episode, you can read more about it here https://stephanie-notaras.mykajabi.com/dietitianskillsprogram If you have any questions, feel free to email Stephanie at info@stephanienotaras.com or send her a DM on Instagram @dietitiancounsellingskills

September 10, 202518 min

19. Reasons you're dreading your client sessions

Many dietitians quietly admit to dreading certain client sessions — but it doesn't have to stay that way. In this episode, Stephanie shares the four main reasons dietitians dread their sessions, from overcompensating when clients don't change to struggling with boundaries, challenging clients, and the "I know what to do, I just need to do it" consults. You'll walk away with practical strategies to shift from dread to confidence, so you can enjoy your work and feel proud of the impact you're making. If you'd like learn more about the 12 Week Dietitian Counselling Skills Program mentioned in this episode you can read more about it here https://stephanie-notaras.mykajabi.com/dietitianskillsprogram If you have any questions feel free to email Stephanie at info@stephanienotaras.com or send her a DM on Instagram @dietitiancounsellingskills

July 25, 202548 min

18. How a repeatable counselling framework creates higher client retention

In this episode, Stephanie is joined by Kerry Conlon, a Registered Dietitian and a graduate of the 12 Week Dietitian Counselling Skills Program. We discuss how learning and implementing a standardised counselling process in her practice has created a significant improvement in her client retention, better client outcomes and has helped her grow her private practice through more word of mouth referrals. You can DM Stephanie on Instagram @dietitiancounsellingskills or email me at info@stephanienotaras.com to enquire about the next round of the 12-Week Dietitian Counselling Skills Program mentioned inside this episode or you can read more about it here https://stephanie-notaras.mykajabi.com/dietitianskillsprogram