Hannah Hickinbotham

Hannah Hickinbotham is an Associate Nutritionist (ANutr), specialist nutrition coach, eating disorder researcher and advocate whose work sits at the intersection of ADHD, AuDHD, nutrition, eating disorders and lived-experience-informed care. Her professional background spans clinical nutrition, eating disorder services, academic research, clinical trials, health communication and mental health advocacy.

She is the Founder of Full of Beans, where she supports adults with ADHD and AuDHD to develop a sustainable relationship with food that works with their neurodivergent needs rather than relying on rigid dietary rules. Her work combines nutrition education, coaching, research evidence and lived experience, with a particular focus on understanding the practical barriers that can affect eating patterns, routine, appetite and self-care in neurodivergent adults.

A distinguishing aspect of Hannah’s work is her focus on nutrition that accommodates neurodivergence rather than working against it. She helps clients explore factors such as routine difficulties, executive functioning, sensory preferences, appetite awareness and previous experiences with food in order to develop strategies that are flexible and personally sustainable.

Her approach combines clinical nutrition knowledge, coaching, research and lived experience, with the aim of creating spaces where people feel informed, understood and able to make practical changes without relying on overly restrictive approaches.