What to expect in a homeopathic consultation

Visiting a homeopath for the first time for a 121 consultation must feel a bit like a walk in the dark: how do you know what to expect? I’m going to outline some of the things I do and explain why I do it that way. I’m sure other homeopaths will have their own slightly different way of doing things. And, before you read any further, if you’re seriously worried about a condition, you want tests, you’d like pharmaceutical drugs for your symptoms, or you’d like a diagnosis then please do go and see your GP.

Where do we start? We start with where you are now. What’s bothering you? What’s holding you back? What symptoms are you struggling with? It might be your digestion / your mood / your skin / constant infections / your sleep, or it could be something completely different. I’d like to know as much detail as possible about your symptoms because no-one else’s experience will be quite the same as yours. It’s also very useful to know when your issues started and what was going on in your life round about that time. Then we’ll spend our time talking about what’s going on in your life now, even if you’re pretty clear what originally caused your problem. So, it’s not like going to see a psychotherapist who’s likely to go back over and over the traumatic event to give you clarity on it, we work with what’s going on for you now.

Why do we start with current issues? I find it helps to think of our body as being like an onion. Right at the centre there’s the bit which represents your core self, and it’s surrounded by layer upon layer of onion. The layers nearest the middle represent your early experiences and so on, out to the surface which can be thought of as representing you as you are now. Imagine deep diving to the centre and pulling out those middle bits – think of all the disruption to the outer parts! It’s so much easier and gentler to start at the outside and gently peel off the layers one by one. And, by working this way we can make a real difference to your current life experiences.

What about my symptoms? Does that mean I’m stuck with them? No it doesn’t, I’ll use remedies in 2 ways to relieve symptoms: firstly to support whichever parts of your body are struggling, eg your nervous system, adrenal glands, digestion, liver, kidneys, eyes, skin etc etc so these parts will get stronger; secondly to match the exact symptoms you have, and these remedies will also help you feel better. It’s important for me to put these support remedies in place as soon as possible so you feel more comfortable.

This sounds like a long process to get the results I want, is there a short cut? Not that I’ve found! It’s probably taken you a long time to get to the point where you realise you need to do something. It’s also going to take a significant time to turn yourself around, though not as long as it took for you to get to stuck in your rut. You could think of it as an investment in your future: allowing yourself the time to change and embrace being the person you want to be. Here’s what Alison had to say about our work together:

“Dorothy seemed to have an innate understanding of me almost from our first appointment & I was continually reassured & amazed at how accurately she assessed my physical & emotional needs from week to week & month to month. I felt completely understood & supported every step of the way & I felt the benefits of our work between every single appointment. Two years later, I felt almost like a completely different person.”

If now feels like the right time to release your past and expand your future then please get in touch, I’d love to have a chat with you, no strings attached.

Happy 13th birthday to me!

Would you believe it, I’ve been working as a homeopath for 13 years! I haven’t stood still, the way I work is constantly evolving. I’m very excited to share with you another avenue I’m exploring alongside my homeopathy – you can watch all about it here. It’s taken me way outside my comfort zone, so be prepared for the unexpected.

Introducing the author, Dorothy Watt

I’m a transformational homeopath and holistic wellness advocate with a busy online homeopathic practice based in Oxford, UK. I work with individuals who are stuck with chronic symptoms, supporting them to release their symptoms, get out of their rut and move forwards with life! I’m passionate about increasing awareness of homeopathy and encouraging people to incorporate self-help homeopathy into their routines. Please contact me if you’re interested in exploring how I can help you. 07434 690496 / https://dorothywatt.com/contact/