Working Together
What to expect
The homeopathic consultation is probably unlike any other health consultation you’ve had. Everything about you is important and connected and, as well as your past medical and family history and the symptoms you would like to be healed, we will discuss your nature and how you experience your life. The perceptions and sensitivities that are individual to you is what will point the way to the remedy you need. Homeopathy examines the person with a disease, not the disease in isolation.
As well as examining the symptoms that need to be healed, I look for the patterns within you that have been with you throughout your life and dig a bit deeper to understand them. There are few opportunities in life when you have time to talk exclusively about yourself and your life’s symptoms, when you are listened to carefully and encouraged to say more. Most people find it valuable and enjoyable, and a time where they gain insight into their own problems or experience. For me, the information and understanding I gain allows me to see what needs to be cured in the whole picture and to find a remedy that fits your pattern precisely: the more precise the match, the better the healing.
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 and the level of healing vitality you have. It also needs a commitment to the process from both you and me – working in partnership.
My clinic is welcoming, comfortable and peaceful with plenty of time and space to talk.
Excepting in extraordinary circumstances, everything you tell me – on paper or in the consultation – remains completely confidential.
For Children
My clinic is a welcoming space for 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 to tell me about the problem and your concerns. I have toys and drawing available, but do bring a favourite toy along if you’d like to.
Older children are often very good at talking about themselves and parent(s) can add information. The session for younger children is very relaxed too: I observe how they play, talk to them, ask questions and I talk to the parent(s) about their symptoms, their fears, likes and dislikes, sleep and much more. Babies too give plenty of information along with the mother’s history of her pregnancy and birth. In fact, this information is very helpful for all consultations with children.
Together, parent(s) and child communicate the problem, the history and the nature of the child.
If there is anything you want to tell me 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.
Follow-up Appointments
Again, the consultation is a time for you: to talk about yourself, your health and what you are noticing (and learning). 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.
Throughout your treatment, we are working together. I will be happy to hear from you between appointments if you have any concerns or questions.
My Availability
Online Consultations
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
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
Adult First Consultation
(90 minutes): £90
Follow Up Appointment
£70
Children (Under 18) and Babies
£60
Acute Consultation by Phone
£50
(for an emergency, injury, flu, earache, toothache etc. ) This is free if you are currently being treated by me.
Includes remedies and phone support until you are better.
This service is free for patients who are currently seeing me.
Repeat Prescription without a Consultation
£20
The first consultation will take around 90 minutes (60 minutes for children). Follow-up appointments are up to 60 minutes (up to 45 minutes for children), usually at 4 weekly intervals.
Included in the fee are :
- All remedies for a month
- Ongoing support between appointments
- Postage and packing of first prescriptions
Clients who use a not-for-profit health insurance company are reimbursed part of the cost of ongoing 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
Payment for your first consultation is due on booking the appointment. I will email you an invoice along with my letter and questionnaire.
For Follow up appointments, payment is on the day of your appointment. I accept bank transfer (preferred), cash, cheque or card.
Cancellation Policy
Unfortunately, last-minute cancellations do not allow the time needed for me to fill the session. Therefore, please note the following cancellation policy:
Cancellations or changes made more than 3 days before your first scheduled appointment: Refunded in full, or re-booked.
Cancellations or changes made less than 3 days before your first scheduled appointment: full session cost is payable.
For Follow-up Appointments
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.
Private Medical Insurance
If you have private medical insurance, payment for your treatment may be covered in part or in full through various companies. A full list of these medical insurance companies can be found by clicking on: The Society of Homeopaths Please check individual policies with the provider. I will provide an invoice and/or a receipt of payment on request. Here is the link
Rescheduling or cancelling an Appointment
Please give me a minimum of 48 hours notice or I will need to charge you to cover my costs. A “no show” on the day will incur the full fee.
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.”