Honest answers to common questions

Homeopathy is a system of natural medicine developed in the late 18th century by Dr. Samuel Hahnemann. It is based on the principle of 'like cures like' - a substance that produces symptoms in a healthy person is used in highly diluted form to support recovery from similar symptoms in someone unwell. Herbal medicine, by contrast, uses material doses of plant extracts for their direct pharmacological effects. Homeopathic remedies are diluted and succussed (vigorously shaken) to produce gentle, non-toxic preparations from a wide range of plant, mineral, animal, and other sources.

Yes. Homeopathic remedies are highly diluted and do not have known pharmacological interactions with prescription medications, so they can typically be taken alongside conventional treatment. You should never stop or change a prescribed medication without speaking to the doctor who prescribed it. During your consultation I will ask about everything you currently take so your treatment plan accounts for it.

It depends on the condition, how long you have had it, your overall health, and how your body responds to the chosen remedy. For acute issues, changes can sometimes be felt within hours or days. For chronic concerns, meaningful change usually unfolds over weeks to several months, with adjustments made at follow-up appointments. I will give you an honest estimate at your first consultation rather than a guaranteed timeline.

An initial consultation lasts 90 minutes and is held online via Zoom or a similar platform. We talk in depth about your current symptoms, medical history, lifestyle, sleep, energy, emotional wellbeing, and anything else relevant to understanding you as a whole person. After the call, I review the case, select a homeopathic remedy tailored to your individual pattern, and send you a written prescription with clear instructions for taking it and reviewing progress.

Homeopathy is a whole-person system rather than a condition-specific treatment, so it can be used to support people with a wide range of acute and chronic concerns - including allergies, anxiety and low mood, arthritis and joint pain, digestive issues, eczema and skin conditions, hormonal imbalances, insomnia, migraines, stress-related conditions, and women's health. The consultation focuses on your individual pattern of symptoms and what makes you unique, rather than treating the diagnosis label alone.

Homeopathic remedies are highly diluted and non-toxic, which is why they are widely used with babies, children, pregnant women, and breastfeeding mothers. As a father of two young children, I take extra care with paediatric and family cases.

Yes. Homeopathic case-taking depends primarily on detailed conversation - listening to how you describe your symptoms, history, and life - and that translates well to video. I have worked with clients across multiple countries, and online consultations remove the friction of travel and let you have the appointment from a familiar, comfortable environment.

An initial consultation (90 minutes) is the comprehensive first appointment where we take your full case and start treatment. A follow-up (45 minutes) reviews how you have responded since the last appointment and adjusts the treatment plan. An acute consultation (30 minutes) is shorter and focused, used for sudden illnesses or flare-ups of an existing condition that need a targeted remedy quickly. Pricing for each is on the consultations page.

Remedy selection is based on the individual pattern of your symptoms - how they appear, what makes them better or worse, the emotional and physical context, and details of your history. I cross-reference this against the homeopathic materia medica (the body of knowledge describing each remedy's symptom picture) using both classical reference works and modern software, including Similia, the practitioner platform I built. The aim is the closest match between your unique case and a single, well-indicated remedy.

Payments are taken at the time of booking through Calendly's Stripe integration. When you select your appointment slot you pay with a credit or debit card, and your booking is confirmed once payment goes through. Cancellations made more than 24 hours before the appointment can be rescheduled at no charge.

That is exactly what the free 15-minute discovery call is for. We talk briefly about what is going on for you, you ask any questions you have, and we both decide whether moving forward makes sense - with no pressure either way. Most people find it the easiest way to know if it feels like the right fit.