Sreenithi Gopalakrishanan
Dietitian
Meet Sreenithi Gopalakrishnan – Accredited Practising Dietitian
Sreenithi Gopalakrishnan is an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) who provides personalised, evidence-based nutrition care with a holistic focus on nutrition, lifestyle and behaviour change.
Sreenithi takes a practical and culturally sensitive approach to nutrition, working collaboratively with patients, GPs and other healthcare professionals to develop realistic strategies that support long-term health and wellbeing.
Her philosophy is centred on “nourishing beyond diets”. Rather than restrictive approaches, Sreenithi helps patients develop a healthier relationship with food while building sustainable eating habits that fit their individual needs, preferences, culture and lifestyle.
With experience working with diverse communities, including Indian, Pakistani, African, Nepalese, Asian and Western backgrounds, Sreenithi understands the important role that culture and food traditions play in a person's health.
Areas Sreenithi Can Help With
Sreenithi provides personalised nutrition support for a wide range of health and lifestyle needs, including:
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Chronic disease management – diabetes, heart health and cholesterol
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Weight management and metabolic health
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Women's health – PCOS, hormonal health and pregnancy nutrition
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Digestive and gut health – IBS and food intolerances
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Paediatric and adolescent nutrition
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Sports and performance nutrition
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Vegan and plant-based nutrition
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Anti-inflammatory nutrition
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Culturally tailored nutrition
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Corporate wellness
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Hormone-related nutrition concerns
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Eating disorders
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ADHD and mental health-related nutrition support
A Holistic & Individualised Approach
Sreenithi believes nutrition care should go beyond simply telling patients what to eat. She works with patients to understand the factors influencing their eating habits and health, using motivational interviewing, SMART goal setting and behaviour-change counselling to support lasting improvements.
Her approach focuses on:
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Evidence-based, personalised nutrition
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Practical and achievable lifestyle changes
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Prevention and early intervention
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Supporting patients with complex nutritional needs
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Patient education and empowerment
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Collaborative care with GPs and other healthcare professionals
About Sreenithi
Sreenithi was born in India, raised in Africa, and now works with Malaysian and Australian communities, giving her a unique appreciation of how culture influences food choices and eating habits.
She is fluent in English, Tamil and Hindi, and has an understanding of Punjabi and Malayalam. This enables her to communicate comfortably with patients from a variety of cultural backgrounds.
Book an Appointment
Sreenithi is available at Southlands General Practice every Thursday. Please call our friendly reception team to book a consult