Your Treatment

Space and time to reflect

Our mind and body are deeply connected. Homeopathy is a system of medicine that treats the individual focusing on the whole person. Bottled up thoughts, unexpressed feelings or fears can present as a skin rash, stomach ache, uncharacteristic anger or unexplained feelings of tiredness. A consultation is an opportunity for you to explore your health in a friendly and confidential space.

The First Consultation
The first consultation will generally take between 60 and 90 minutes.  We will talk about your presenting complaint in detail whether it is an acute, such as hay fever or a chronic complaint. I will be interested to learn about when you noticed your symptoms started, your sleep patterns, diet – foods that you crave or avoid, thirst, any anxieties or fears you may have, and a personal and family medical history.   Please let me know about any medication you are taking.

The Prescription
Once this information has been taken at the first consultation I will prescribe a homeopathic medicine.  This is not always on the spot, as I may need to spend some time analysing your case in order to come to the most accurate prescription.  In this case the medicine will be sent to you within a few days of the consultation.

Homeopathic medicines are usually taken in the form of pills or tablets.  Occasionally you may be given a liquid remedy.  You will be given clear instructions as to how to take the remedy.   Sometimes remedies are taken several times a day, for example during acute complaints (cough, fever, diarrhoea etc), at others it may be once daily, once weekly or even less frequently.

 I encourage you to maintain your relationship with your GP and other healthcare professionals. Homeopathy can be used alongside conventional medicines.  

The Follow-Up Consultation
A follow-up consultation is generally made between 4-6 weeks after the initial appointment.  However, it may be sooner depending on the reason you came for homeopathy.  Follow-ups last for 30 – 45 minutes.  The purpose of a follow-up is to hear, and assess, how you have responded to the homeopathic remedy and to prescribe further as needed.  

Length of Treatment
The length of your treatment will depend on the nature of your condition.

Treatment is not meant to promise or imply cure. It is rather used to describe the analysis of your case and decision regarding the most appropriate remedy over a period of time.