Prof. Edward Leigh Gibson
Nutritionist and Psychologist; Associate Professor
Dr. Leigh Gibson, a leading researcher in nutrition and behavior, has worked at several UK academic institutions, including the University of Birmingham, UCL, and Roehampton University, where he is currently an Associate Professor in Biopsychology. Since earning his PhD in 1986, his research has focused on eating behavior, nutrition and brain function, stress, and health, resulting in over 130 publications funded by governments, industry, academia, and charities. In addition to teaching psychology and nutrition at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, he serves as President of the Food and Health Forum at the Royal Society of Medicine and is a member of the All-Party Parliamentary Food and Health Forum. Dr. Gibson has also acted as an expert consultant and co-investigator for various industrial, third-sector, and academic partners.
Professional Societies Memberships
- Royal Society of Medicine
- British Psychological Society
- Nutrition Society
- Association for Nutrition
- Association for the Study of Obesity
- British Neuroscience Association
Unlock Better Health with Science-Backed Nutritional Psychology
Dr. Edward Leigh Gibson is a leading expert in Nutritional Psychology, with over 30 years of research and teaching experience at top UK institutions, including UCL, Roehampton University, and the Royal Society of Medicine. With 130+ publications and collaborations with governments, academia, and industry, he blends psychology, physiology, and nutrition to transform health and well-being.
How Dr. Gibson Can Help You:
Weight & Eating Disorders – Address emotional eating, binge eating, obesity, and eating disorders with science-backed strategies.
Mental Health & Mood Balance – Manage stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and sleep issues through personalized nutritional guidance.
Gut-Brain Connection & Digestive Health – Heal IBS, inflammation, and food intolerances to improve mood, digestion, and energy.
Hormonal & Metabolic Health – Support PCOS, diabetes, and burnout by balancing hormones through nutrition.
Chronic Disease & Preventative Health – Optimize your diet to prevent and manage conditions like heart disease, high blood pressure, and more.
Why Choose Dr. Gibson?
Cutting-Edge Expertise – Backed by decades of research on the psychological, social, and physiological aspects of eating behavior.
Education & Evidence-Based Practice – Helps clients separate fact from myth in nutrition for lasting, sustainable change.
Personalized, Holistic Approach – Understands how habits, emotions, and biology impact your relationship with food—and helps you change them for good.
Take Control of Your Health Today!
Your journey to better health starts here. Book a consultation with Dr. Edward Leigh Gibson and unlock a healthier mind and body through the power of nutrition.