Nutritional Counseling
Nutritional counseling is based on your individual needs and circumstances and is not just about changing your diet to adjust your body composition or weight. We take a broader look at the psychosocial factors and habits that affect your eating and exercise, and together we identify your needs and opportunities for making changes.
When to see a specialist
Common concerns a nutritional counselor can help with:
- Digestive issues, such as bloating, constipation, diarrhea, discomfort after eating, or a feeling of heaviness in the stomach
- Irregular eating, skipping meals, and difficulty maintaining a stable eating routine
- Overeating, emotional eating, evening snacking, or a feeling of losing control over eating
- Restrictive eating, black-and-white thinking about food, and repeatedly starting new diets
- Concerns related to body weight, weight loss, weight gain, or eating habits
- Fatigue, lack of energy, frequent cravings, and difficulty eating enough during the day
- Confusion amidst conflicting nutrition information, diets, and health trends
- A desire to improve your relationship with food, eating, and your body
- Tensions related to body image, self-esteem, and thought patterns affecting eating
- Mindful planning of vegetarian or mixed diets
- Food intolerances, special menus, and balancing food choices in daily life, including the FODMAP diet indicated by a doctor
- Nutrition during stressful periods, high workloads, life changes, or recovery
- Difficulty sensing hunger, fullness, or other body signals
- A desire to create healthier and more sustainable eating habits without extreme restrictions
- Diversifying your menu and creating a supportive eating pattern in daily life
Common symptoms
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Abdominal pain after eating
Recurrent discomfort may indicate a need to analyze eating patterns and eating-related factors. -
Bloating and discomfort after eating
Frequent bloating may be related to eating patterns, food choices, or digestive peculiarities. -
Chronic diarrhea or constipation
If the rhythm of bowel movements has significantly changed over a longer period and it interferes with your daily life. -
Concern related to weight, weight loss, or weight gain
The focus is not on weight, but on the habits, needs, and well-being behind it. -
Constant thoughts about food, eating, or weight
Counseling helps bring more clarity, reduce tension, and develop a calmer relationship with food. -
Difficulty perceiving hunger and fullness
It is possible to learn to better notice body signals and develop a more regular eating pattern. -
Frequent snacking, cravings, or feeling of loss of control over eating
Together, we can explore what habits, routines, or emotional factors influence this. -
Heartburn or reflux
If they occur frequently or cause difficulty swallowing. -
Limited or very one-sided menu
Together, we can find realistic ways to diversify the diet and balance nutrition. -
Significant changes in well-being
General weakness, lack of energy, balance disorders, or headache, which may occur separately or together and indicate various health conditions.
How to prepare for your appointment
- Book your appointment at least a week in advance – the counselor will send you a questionnaire and a food diary form to fill out before your visit.
- Bring your ID card or another form of identification.
What to expect during your appointment
Discussion
We discuss the reasons for your visit and your expectations.
Mapping the current situation
We review your food diary and habits together.
Finding suitable interventions
Through conversation and self-analysis, we find opportunities for realistic changes.
Follow-up
Follow-up actions and, if necessary, a follow-up visit We plan the next steps and, if needed, schedule a follow-up appointment.
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Payment & Appointment Info
Prices
Tallinn
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Visit fee Added to the appointment fee. | 20 € |
| Nutrition counsellor initial appointment | 67 € A visit fee is added to the price. |
| Nutrition counsellor follow-up appointment | 47 € A visit fee is added to the price. |
Everywhere else in Estonia
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Payment methods
This service is not covered by Meliva Health Insurance. Check your personal coverage limits in the ERGO app.
Referral
You can book this service as a self-paying patient without a doctor’s referral.
Who is this appointment for?
A nutritional counselor does not provide counseling for acute illnesses or prescribe therapeutic diets, but they can support you in adapting to a therapeutic diet prescribed by a doctor.
The service is intended for adults, children, and families.For children, counseling is conducted in cooperation with the parent.
No referral is needed – you can book an appointment on your own initiative.
The service does not replace medical care or emergency medical intervention.
For diagnosed eating disorders or more complex health concerns, counseling is provided in collaboration with other specialists.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a referral for nutritional counseling?
No, you can come to nutritional counseling without a referral, on your own initiative.
How does nutritional counseling help with weight loss or gain?
Nutritional counseling does not focus on body weight, but on analyzing influencing factors and shaping habits.
Will the nutritional counselor create a menu for me?
No, a nutritional counselor does not create a diet plan. Instead, they analyze your current situation and, in collaboration with you, find opportunities to make changes. Changing habits is a time-consuming process, so you should be prepared for follow-up visits and some homework in between.
Does nutritional counseling help with digestive problems?
For medical conditions, you should first see a family doctor or a gastroenterologist. Once pathologies have been ruled out or a diagnosis is confirmed and a therapeutic diet is prescribed, a nutritional counselor can help. The counselor does not prescribe special diets.
Is nutritional counseling suitable for diabetes or high cholesterol?
If you have a diagnosis and initial recommendations from a doctor, the counselor can help you adjust your menu accordingly.
Do I need to prepare anything before the visit?
The nutritional counselor will send a registration questionnaire and a food diary form before your first visit. It is important to book the appointment at least a week in advance to have time to prepare – this ensures more effective counseling.
Is nutritional counseling suitable for athletes?
Yes, more mindful eating can help improve performance, recovery, and energy levels.
Can I get help with food intolerances or allergies?
Yes, if the intolerance or allergy has been confirmed by a doctor, the counselor can help you adjust your menu to take it into account.
Is nutritional counseling suitable during pregnancy or breastfeeding?
Yes, nutrition during pregnancy and breastfeeding may require special attention, and counseling can help you make informed choices.
Does nutritional counseling help with fatigue and lack of energy?
Nutrition can significantly affect your daily well-being. It is important that a doctor has first ruled out other possible causes.
Is nutritional counseling only for health problems?
No, the primary goal of nutritional counseling is to prevent health problems.”