Mariam Forgan Claremont

About Mariam Forgan – Registered Clinical Dietitian & Life Coach

Mariam Forgan is a highly experienced Registered Clinical Dietitian based in Cape Town, South Africa. With a passion for holistic well-being, she integrates nutrition, psychology, and personal development to help individuals achieve optimal health. Mariam holds a BSc in Dietetics from the University of the Western Cape and has worked in some of South Africa’s most renowned hospitals, including Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital, Tygerberg Academic Hospital, and Kingsbury Life Hospital.

Her expertise extends beyond dietetics, as she has pursued further studies in Life Coaching and personal development. Over the past 15 years, Mariam has been actively involved as an assistant and trainee in a Life Training and Enlightenment workshop. She holds accreditations in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), and Psych-K, making her approach to wellness truly comprehensive.

Services Offered

Clinical Dietetics

Mariam offers expert dietary advice and support for various health conditions, including:

• Medical nutrition therapy for chronic illnesses (e.g., diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease)
• Weight management and sustainable lifestyle changes
• Nutritional counselling for digestive disorders (e.g., IBS and food intolerances)
• Support for maternal and paediatric nutrition
• Bariatric surgery nutrition planning and post-surgical care

Emotional & Behavioural Eating Support

Having personally overcome an emotional relationship with food, Mariam specialises in helping individuals navigate their own challenges with emotional eating and binge eating. She works with clients to:

• Identify and address deep-rooted food-related behavioural patterns
• Build self-awareness and self-compassion around eating habits
• Develop practical and sustainable strategies for a healthier relationship with food
• Improve overall mental and emotional well-being through a holistic approach

Life Coaching & Mind-Body Integration

Mariam’s approach to well-being goes beyond nutrition. With qualifications in NLP, EFT, CBT, and Psych-K, she helps clients:

• Overcome self-sabotaging behaviours
• Manage stress, anxiety, and emotional blocks
• Develop positive mindset shifts and self-empowerment
• Cultivate self-love, forgiveness, and healing

Additional Information

Mariam’s practice is conveniently located opposite Kingsbury Hospital in Claremont, Cape Town. She works closely with a team of esteemed medical professionals, including:

• Dr Jocelyn Anne Hellig – Endocrinologist & Specialist Physician
• General Practitioners (GPs)
• Gynaecologists
• Gastroenterologists
• Psychologists

By collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, Mariam ensures that her clients receive comprehensive care tailored to their unique health and wellness needs.

A Journey of Personal and Professional Growth

Mariam’s dedication to holistic well-being stems from her own transformative journey. Having battled emotional eating in the past, she understands first-hand the challenges individuals face when trying to build a healthier relationship with food. This personal experience allows her to connect deeply with her clients and provide empathetic, evidence-based support.

With a strong belief in treating well-being as a whole—encompassing the mind, body, and soul—Mariam is committed to helping individuals break free from unhealthy habits, foster self-acceptance, and embrace sustainable lifestyle changes.

If you are looking for expert dietary guidance, emotional eating support, or a holistic approach to personal wellness, Mariam Forgan offers a compassionate and knowledgeable space to start your journey to better health.