Initial consultations for chronic conditions last between one and two hours. Your homeopath will ask questions about your physical, mental and emotional health, lifestyle and medical history. Questions may also be asked about diet, sleep and about some mental and emotional aspects. Physical examinations may be required according to the particular complaint.

In-depth investigation is all important when taking a homeopathic case. As well as asking about your symptoms, a homeopathic practitioner will be interested in you as an individual and the unique way in which your symptoms affect you.

Acute consultations may only take 15-30 minutes. In both scenarios, this information will help the practitioner classify your symptoms and determine the remedy for you.

Treatment involves the prescription of the most suitable medicine, matching all of the symptoms and individual characteristics of the patient to the medicine. Two people with the same condition may have very different prescriptions because of their own unique set of symptoms. Your practitioner might also advise general lifestyle and dietary changes as part of a treatment plan or recommend a visit to a General Practitioner or for tests to be carried out.