Frequently Asked Questions
Why do you offer a free 20 minute call?
Your free call gives you the opportunity to find out how homeopathy could help you get better, and to get your questions answered. It also gives us a chance to meet so you can see what you feel about everything and learn about how I work.
Who can benefit?
Anyone can benefit from homeopathy. Right from when your mother is pregnant with you until the end of your life, homeopathy is a safe, powerful and amazing aid to being in the best health you can be.
Why do you look at the whole person rather than just focusing on the problem?
We are entire systems. There are plenty of examples of people developing mental problems from physical shocks, and physical problems from mental stress. Looking at one problem in isolation is not helpful in homeopathy, since all of you works together as a whole, so nothing can be effectively healed in isolation. A homeopath considers all the aspects of your system as a whole, as well as the individualising characteristics of your problem, in order to match you with the best remedy. Just knowing you suffer from anxiety or eczema is not enough: we are looking for a remedy which matches both you and your problem. This is what will stimulate your body’s innate healing system to get you on the road to better health.
I find it really hard to talk about my problem. Can you still help?
I understand how difficult it can be to talk about some problems. My clients tell me I am easy to talk to, and I am good at listening. But don’t worry if you find it hard. The beauty of homeopathy is that because we are looking at your entire system, a lot of what helps me is easy stuff. Are you a hot or a chilly person? Do you sleep on your side, your front or your back? Do you love salty food, or do you have a sweet tooth? Even with problems like anxiety, it can be incredibly helpful just to know what happens to you physically: do you get hot or cold, shaky or breathless, hungry or not at all? All these details, which would be completely unimportant in conventional medicine, make all the difference to finding the right homeopathic remedy.
I have had this problem for a long time. Can you still help?
In most cases, it does not matter if you have had your problem for a long time. As long as your body has the capacity to address the problem, homeopathy can help you. This is not a recipe for feeling 10 years younger (though that does sometimes happen!) but it is quite awe-inspiring how much healing our bodies are able to do. And if your problem is one that your body cannot completely resolve, the right remedy will still help your system be in the best possible state, so you should have more energy, sleep better, and be more resilient and buoyant in yourself.
How long is an appointment and how often will I need one?
An initial appointment lasts between an hour and a half and two hours. Follow-up appointments last 30-40 minutes and are usually spaced monthly, though this may vary according to what we are treating.
How long does it take to get better?
The answer to this varies enormously depending on the individual, the problem we are trying to help, how long you have had it, and what you have done to try and resolve it so far. Typically, if you have fallen ill with a cold or ‘flu or sore throat or an ear infection, we should see results in less than 24 hours. With something more extreme like a panic attack, you can feel better in minutes, though it make take a few months to resolve the underlying issues.
I suggest you budget for an initial session and three follow-ups before you decide how you wish to proceed. Long-standing issues can require several months of treatment, though you should notice changes within a few weeks. Sometimes it requires more than one remedy before an effect is observed, and we can see that you are on the path to getting better.
What are remedies like and how do I take them?
Remedies are usually in the form of sucrose pills, which you allow to dissolve under your tongue, but they can also be given in powder and liquid form. The liquid forms contain little or no sucrose. You may need to take your remedy just once, weekly, daily or more frequently, depending on the issue we are trying to resolve.
When and why do you change the remedy?
Healing is often a process and as you progress, your symptoms may change. At each appointment we will look at what has changed, and I will give you a new prescription to match your new state. This may be the same remedy, the same remedy in different potency, or a completely different remedy. It is very important to ensure that the remedy you are taking matches your current state, in order for it to continue to stimulate your healing system.
How do I get my remedy and how much do remedies cost?
Remedies are available in most countries across the world, and I will give you details of where you can purchase yours with your prescription. Remedies are comparatively inexpensive, and vary from roughly US$10 to US$30, depending on the individual prescription and the country in which you are purchasing them. Many remedies are available for $8 or less.
Can I take homeopathy with conventional medication?
Yes, you can take homeopathy at the same time as conventional medication, as long as you do not put the two in your mouth at the same time. Homeopathic medicines will not interfere with the beneficial action of conventional medication. You will not be asked to come off prescribed medications. You may be advised periodically to go for additional health checks with your doctor to see if your medication is still required.
Do you provide a diagnosis?
No, I do not provide a diagnosis. I am not a medical doctor, and it is recommended that you consult your doctor for any health concerns you may have. Homeopathy is not intended to replace the care of your doctor. Homeopathy works with people not diagnoses, and I work with individuals as a whole to help them to better health. It is fully the client’s choice whether or not they take advantage of the information presented.
What qualifications and training do you have? Are you registered with a professional body?
I am a Licensed Homeopath (LCCH) and I am a fully-registered and insured professional member of Homeopathy International (HINT). I have also completed the two year E-learning Course of the International Academy of Classical Homeopathy (IACH) headed by Professor George Vithoulkas. In addition, I complete a large amount of ongoing professional development training each year (more than 100 hours a year) in order to keep my knowledge as up to date as possible and to help my clients to the best of my ability. I also have a first degree in Chemistry and French, and an MSc in Environmental Technology. Before becoming a homeopath, I worked in research, set up and ran an analysis laboratory, worked as a scientific consultant and as a training evaluator.
What languages are you able to work in?
I work in English, Spanish and French, all of which I speak fluently. I have lived and worked in France, Spain and Central America and I am often complimented on the ease with which I speak both Spanish and French. English is my mother tongue.
What makes you a good homeopath?
I think what makes me a good homeopath is my interest in communicating with and helping other people. It really matters to me that you get better! I have lived and worked with people from a huge variety of backgrounds, and I am good at listening to – and hearing – what other people are saying. Homeopathy has made such a huge difference to my life: it is both an honour and a pleasure to be able to work with other people to enable it to help change theirs too.
‘Looking out for your health’.
