My homeopathic consultations take the form of a detailed conversation, and should feel relaxed and comfortable.  It is important that we are able to establish a good rapport with each other.  For this reason, initial appointments (for anything other than acute illnesses, such as coughs/colds/sore throats) will typically last about an hour.

In the case of an acute illness, such as coughs, colds and flu, I will find out as much as I can about the nature of that specific illness and what symptoms are present.  In chronic illnesses, (which means those that have been present over a longer period of time), I will want to know about your family history, your own previous illnesses, your food and environmental preferences and your personal likes and dislikes as well as your usual character traits, and how you are feeling emotionally. 

All of this information will be very helpful in allowing me to build up a complete picture of you as a unique individual.

Both the beauty of homeopathy and the challenge for the practitioner are to work out a prescription which really suits you as an individual because there is no one headache prescription and no one IBS prescription.  This is because your experience of the symptoms will have come about through a unique set of circumstances, and you will experience your illness in a unique way.  For this reason, prescriptions are always tailor-made.

Homeopathic remedies are very easy to take, as they are virtually tasteless and are given either in little pillules which are simply dissolved under the tongue, or in liquid form as drops or spray.  This is especially beneficial for those people who find it difficult to swallow capsules.  Remedies can also be made up into creams for topical application.

Homeopathic medicines may be used alongside your normal medication without in any way interfering.  However, the long-term aim would be to gently and gradually reduce these, wherever possible, so that ultimately, you can be medication-free!