THE HOMEOPATHIC CONSULTATION
What happens in a consultation?
Consultations are informal, relaxed, safe and confidential. Ideally they take place face to face but we can also consult via video link.
They provide the time and space you need to describe in detail your reasons for wanting treatment. Holistic treatment requires time and attention to enable an understanding of you and your history.
The first consultation can last for up to 2 hours. All aspects of your physical, mental and emotional state and your relationships will be explored. This will include where known you and your family’s medical history. The aim is to achieve as complete a picture of you and your symptoms as possible. You will be asked many questions such as, when did you first experience this symptom? What makes it feel better or worse? Is it worse at a particular time of the day? Do you have any particular likes or dislikes or things that make you feel worse generally e.g. heat or cold, salty/sweet foods, hot or cold drinks. How is your sleep? What makes you angry or sad? How are the relationships in your life?
Each of us is unique and we each react uniquely to things, so each treatment needs to be unique too.
It can be helpful to get information from people who know you well to tell us things that you may not be able to notice about yourself. If we need to do this we will always ask you first.
What happens next?
The information gathered is used to find a homeopathic medicine specifically matched to your individual needs. Sometimes this can be done very quickly and may be possible at the time of the consultation. The homeopath may need time to compare two or more closely matched medicines. More questions may need to be asked, usually by email. Once a medicine is found that best covers the totality of you and your symptoms it will then be given with clear instructions on how and when to take it. You will be asked to send regular written reports so that your homeopath can keep a close eye on the progress of treatment.
How often do I need to consult?
That depends on you and your treatment and the nature of your illness. Sending reports and remaining in touch helps the homeopath to observe the progress of treatment and to advise when follow up prescriptions may be required. The time can vary from one month to 6 months or longer.