Working Together
Your homeopathic journey starts with your first consultation in my peaceful clinic or via Zoom in the comfort of your own home.
What to expect
a safe and relaxed space in which to talk about everything that is troubling you
careful and non-judgemental listening
questions designed to understand your deeper experience
confidentiality
an explanation of the homeopathic approach and what to expect from treatment
homeopathic remedies for 4 weeks and keeping in touch with me between your appointments
Your consultation will take around 90 minutes – 2 hours (one hour for children) and is an opportunity to talk in depth about your symptoms and their effect on your life. I will ask questions that allow me to understand the deeper symptoms and patterns of your nature and health history. My aim is to understand how you experience your symptoms, your pathology and your life so that I can find a remedy that will suit you as precisely as possible.
Most people find the consultation itself valuable and enjoyable, a safe space where they are listened to and where, in talking, connections and understandings are made.
Excepting in extraordinary circumstances, everything you tell me – on paper or in the consultation – remains completely confidential.
At the end of the session, I will talk about what to expect from treatment and either give you your prescription or send it shortly afterwards by post.
“IT IS MORE IMPORTANT TO KNOW WHAT SORT OF A PERSON HAS A DISEASE THAN TO KNOW WHAT SORT OF DISEASE A PERSON HAS”
-Hippocrates
For Children and Babies
My clinic is a welcoming space for young and older children where they can be themselves. They have the support of their parent(s) and the consultation develops at the pace that is needed, with time for you to tell me about the problem and for your child to contribute in the way that suits them. I have toys and drawing available for younger children, but do bring a favourite toy along if you’d like to.
I will like to know about the health issue, the child’s nature, what they like to do, how they play, their fears and sensitivities, sleep and more. For younger children it is very helpful for me to know about the mother’s health in pregnancy and childbirth.
If there is anything you would like me to know but prefer not to say in front of your child, you are welcome to talk to me on the phone or send me an email in advance.
Appointments
Follow-up Appointments
Throughout your treatment, we will be working together: I will be happy to hear from you between appointments if you have any concerns or questions and I will make sure you are reacting well to the remedy and adjust it if necessary.
We meet at intervals of 2 -4 weeks depending on your needs, when you report what you have noticed since taking the remedy: your presenting symptoms, your moods and well-being, your sleep… It’s a time to reflect on your progress, your issues and your situation and to ask questions and talk about next steps.
The information you give me allows me to interpret the reactions that have occurred and to make decisions for the next stage in your treatment – whether a repeat of the remedy is needed, a different remedy given or whether we should allow more time for the reaction to progress.
The length of time needed for you to get better depends upon several things: how long you have been ill, how deep and significant your symptoms are, what is going on in your life and the level of healing vitality you have. It also needs a commitment to the process from both you and me – working in partnership.
Online Consultations
I offer online consultations worldwide via Zoom and can usually accommodate your time zone.
As well as meaning you don’t have to live near Topsham, Exeter to see me, an online consultation can bring flexibility and convenience for you. You will need a quiet and private space where you will be undisturbed.
The Prescription
I make a prescription after thinking carefully about what you need. This may be at the end of the consultation or shortly afterwards when you will receive your remedy in the post. I will give you clear, written instructions on how to take it.
A well-matched homeopathic remedy sets off a healing journey, stimulating and supporting your body to restore its health naturally. How quickly you get better depends on your vitality, your age, how unwell you have become and on working together so I can respond appropriately.
Fees & Practice Details
Adult First Consultation
(90-120 minutes): £90
Adult Follow Up Consultation
(45-60 minutes) £70
Children (Under 18) and Babies
£60
Repeat Prescription without a Consultation
£20
My availability
I keep a flexible week (Monday – Friday) and can usually accommodate after-school slots. I am contactable by email, WhatsApp, text and phone call. You may contact me at the weekends if you have an emergency.
Included in the fee:
- Ongoing support between appointments
- Remedies for a month
- Postage and packing of first prescription
Clients who use a not-for-profit health insurance company such as the BHSF are reimbursed part of the cost of treatment when I provide a receipt.
I may charge you for:
- A remedy that needs to be specially ordered and sent from a pharmacy.
- Post and packing (this applies if you use Zoom)
- liquid remedy prescriptions
Payment
Payment is by BACS (preferred), cash or cheque – in advance or at the end of the consultation on the day please.
Please note that for the first consultation I ask for payment in advance.
Policies
Cancellation Policy
Unfortunately, last-minute cancellations do not allow the time needed for me to fill the session. You are welcome to re-schedule your appointment and I am grateful for as much notice as possible. Cancellation of appointments within 3 days notice are charged at half rate.
Appointments that are missed without any notice are charged at full rate to cover my costs. Thank you for your understanding.
Confidentiality and Privacy
I hold your confidentiality in the highest regard. Everything you tell me in a consultation is confidential except in extraordinary circumstances. I also make sure that I keep paper notes in a lockable cabinet and email addresses and phone numbers in password protected files. I need to communicate with you during your treatment and ask for your signed consent to do so in order to comply with data protection regulations (GDPR). I will never share your information.
“I have been interested in homeopathy for many years and so have periodically taken both my children for treatment since they were small, to great effect. Cath Sleigh has been their homeopathic practitioner for the last 5-6 years. I am always delighted and amazed by the results, whether they are being treated for physical symptoms like hay fever and eczema, or symptoms on a more mental and emotional level.Cath has a very gentle and kindly approach with a real talent for discerning the right remedy, and I’m really grateful to have had Cath’s help to enable my children to make healthy transitions in their lives at times when they were clearly struggling.”