Your initial appointment will take up to one and a half hours. Subsequent visits are usually shorter, depending on the nature of the complaint. There are usually 4 to 6 weeks between every following visit. The homeopath will need to build up a complete picture of your condition, including your past medical history. Prescriptions for acute illnesses, such as fever, vomiting or flu, are usually assessed much more quickly.

You will be asked detailed questions about yourself. To be sure to prescribe the best medicine for your particular problem, the homeopath needs to understand your individual needs. You will be asked about many aspects of your life, such as your emotional state, your sleep patterns and how you cope with stress.
Homeopathic medicines are usually supplied in tablet, powder or liquid form. You will be given full instruction on how to take your remedy. As with all medicines, they need to be stored safely and appropriately.

Patients often feel a sense of wellbeing, optimism and relaxation after taking their homeopathic remedy. There can be a return of old symptoms for a short time. Often they appear in the reverse order to which they originally occurred. These are signs that the remedy is acting. The speed with which you feel relief will depend on the condition being treated. In acute ailments, this can be very fast indeed. In more chronic conditions, your recovery rate will depend on the nature and duration of the illness and on your individual vitality.

Please state any conventional medication you are taking and do not take any other homeopathic remedies without consulting your homeopath during your course of treatment.

Confidentiality
Confidentiality in homeopathic consultations conforms to Irish law.