Daniel O’Shaughnessy

I am an award-winning nutritionist and mindset coach based in London, UK. I have been in clinical practice for over 10 years, following a previous career in drug addiction counselling. My journey into nutrition began with personal struggles, including skin concerns and a long history of weight challenges dating back to childhood.

I’m someone who has walked the path of transformation. From a young age, I dealt with body dysmorphia and childhood trauma. Through confronting these issues head-on, I discovered the profound healing power of integrated therapy, breathwork, plant medicine, and psychedelics. This journey not only facilitated my own healing but also reshaped my approach to wellness, self-love, and the way I guide my clients. While I incorporate the lessons I’ve learnt from these experiences, my focus is on using safe, accessible practices such as mindset work, nutrition, and breathwork to support my clients’ journeys.

My professional work spans one-to-one clinical practice, retreats, delivering talks and workshops, consulting on product design, and authoring Naked Nutrition: An LGBTQ+ Guide to Diet & Lifestyle, the first book of its kind to focus on the unique nutritional needs of the LGBTQ+ community. I’m currently writing my second book on body dysmorphia through the lived experience of queer individuals.

I believe in a personalised approach to nutrition and lifestyle, focusing on the root causes of ill health. I don’t advocate for extreme dieting or quick fixes; instead, I support small, sustainable changes that lead to long-term health benefits. As a Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner, one of only a few in the UK, I am trained to the gold standard of functional medicine, ensuring my clients receive the highest level of care.

My academic pursuit of a Master’s in Transdisciplinary Practice, specialising in psychedelics and lived experience, further deepens my understanding of the connection between mental health and overall well-being. This knowledge allows me to offer reflective, impactful support to my clients, addressing factors like trauma, ego state, and control—elements essential for working with individuals on a deeper level to achieve lasting change.

Breathwork has become another integral aspect of my practice. After completing a 400-hour Conscious Connected Breathwork facilitator course, I have embraced the transformative power of breathwork as a tool for emotional and mental healing. Breathwork allows clients to access areas of their psyche that nutrition and lifestyle changes alone cannot reach, helping them release deep-seated trauma and cultivate a deeper sense of inner peace and presence.