The medical weight loss clinic run by specialist doctors
We are looking to improve population health by combating the epidemic of obesity and its associated increase in mortality and morbidity especially in the context of limited community services on the NHS.
We will perform face-to-face medical assessments and build relationships with patients to ensure any prescribing is appropriate and the aftercare is in place to keep the patient safe. We can provide on-site support for the injections with clear advice regarding the use of and the safe disposal of the medication.
The patients will be monitored closely to ensure they are meeting their individual goals in a very safe and well-supported way under the direct supervision of a full team of experienced doctors and nurses alongside associated dietitians, psychotherapists and a pharmacist which we feel is far more beneficial and safer for patients than using online pharmacies with little support or unregulated suppliers.
Dr Colin Welsh has over 30 years of experience as a GP and educational supervisor for doctors training to be General Practitioners. He qualified from the University of Liverpool Medical School and has gone on to be a tutor for medical students.
Dr Welsh’s area of expertise in General Practice is diabetes. He has more than 20 years of experience using GLP-1 medication to treat this condition. More recently, he has used GLP-1 medication to help patients lose weight and combat obesity under new national guidelines.
He believes in a holistic and patient-centred approach to treatment and uses his experience to improve patients’ health and quality of life.
Registered with the General Medical Council: 3191639
Member of The Royal College of General Practitioners
Dr Rob Patterson has over 30 years of experience as a General Medical Practitioner. He gained his qualifications from the University of Liverpool Medical School before taking up hospital posts across the North West. He has since worked in general medical practice throughout Merseyside and Lancashire.
Dr Patterson has a special interest in the primary prevention of general medical conditions, with a focus on obesity.
Dr Patterson provides his expert care using research and current evidence as the force behind his person-focused management. This ensures he is giving his patients the best possible care.
Registered with the General Medical Council: 3206397
Trish is a qualified nurse who completed her training in major hospitals within the North West and is a registered nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
Trish worked as an intensive care unit nurse for 15 years before spending 20 years specialising in respiratory disorders and diabetes. She has undertaken advanced training to become a qualified nurse prescriber and a mentor for practice nurses in training.
With people always at the forefront of her mind, Trish is committed to helping her patients reach their health goals while offering them compassionate support along the way.
Gillian is a Registered Dietitian, holding a Postgraduate Diploma in Dietetics from Glasgow Caledonian University and an Honours Degree in Nutritional Science from University College Cork. She is also a qualified supplementary prescriber and so has a wide range of skills to support patients during their weight loss journey.
Gillian has developed a wealth of experience working both in the NHS and private hospital settings. In her leadership roles in the NHS, she has overseen dietetic teams and helped operate dietetic services.
Since 2022, Gillian has been in private practice, where she specialises in gastroenterology. She provides expert care and manages the nutritional needs of patients with bowel conditions such as IBS.
Her approach combines clinical expertise with personalised care, helping individuals achieve sustainable, long-term results. Gillian is a member of several professional organisations, including the Health and Care Professions Council, the British Dietetic Association and the BDA Obesity and Gastroenterology specialist groups, reflecting her commitment to professional development and excellence in dietetics.
Sinead McKay is a Registered Dietitian who graduated from the University of Chester with a Postgraduate Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics. She also holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Human Nutrition from the University of Coleraine as well as a BSc Double Honours Degree from the National University of Ireland, Maynooth. Sinead has 16 years of experience working as a dietitian for the NHS.
Sinead has been a diabetes specialist dietitian for the past 14 years. Her work focuses heavily on weight reduction and management for health improvement. She is extensively experienced in educating and coaching clients in achieving weight management goals while ensuring that a health protective diet is maintained throughout.
Sinead is a member of the Health and Care Professions Council and the British Dietetic Association.
Vicky De-Petro is a highly experienced and BABCP accredited Psychotherapist and Supervisor with over 20 years of dedicated practice.
Vicky has trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR). She has brought her expertise to specialist NHS settings for Eating Disorders and Weight Management, as well as for general physical health. In addition, Vicky maintains a successful private practice.
In her clinical work, Vicky is deeply committed to fostering compassion and helping clients develop a sense of safety, self-acceptance, and warmth. She focuses on exploring areas related to self-criticism, shame, and trauma. Vicky has played a key role in developing and facilitating CFT groups and has significant experience integrating mindfulness and guided self-practice into her therapeutic approach.
Anne Hilder is a highly experienced psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience in mental health. She has trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR). She is accredited with the BABCP and the EMDR Association UK and Europe.
She has worked as a psychotherapist for the NHS within a specialised Eating Disorder Service, Weight Management Service and Health Psychology Department, where she continues to work in supporting people adjusting to and learning to live with long-term health conditions.
In addition to her NHS commitments, Anne is in private practice. She aims to collaborate with clients to achieve their weight loss goals by developing a shared understanding of the barriers to these goals and so finding ways to overcome these and move forward.
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The medical weight loss clinic run by specialist doctors
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