Nick Taylor

+ I have over 30 years of experience in homeopathic practice. + I am a member of the teaching faculty at the School of Homeopathy. + I am a registered member of The Society of Homeopaths and abide by their Code of Ethics and Practice. I carry professional public liability and malpractice insurance. + During my time in practice I have treated thousands of people for a wide variety of health-related issues. + I can offer remote consultations by Skype, Zoom, or telephone for those unable to meet in person.

I have been in practice since 1993 after completing a four year training at the School of Homeopathy in Devon followed by two years post-graduate study at the Dynamis School for Advanced Homeopathic Studies. . Now in my third decade of practice, I have treated thousands of people for a variety of ailments including: eczema, asthma, arthritis, migraines, ME/chronic fatigue, stress, anxiety, depression, allergies, irritable bowel, PMT, ADHD/ADD, sleep problems... I am still learning through a variety of teachers, and I myself teach and supervise students at the School of Homeopathy in Stroud. I am a fully registered member with the Society of Homeopaths which is the main governing body for homeopaths in this country. This means that I abide by the Society's Code of Ethics and Practice, and am fully licensed and hold professional insurance. 1990 began 4 year diploma in classical homeopathy at the School of Homeopathy, Yondercott, Devon 1993 Recieved Diploma in classical homeopathy and spent one year in supervised practice before becoming a fully fledged practitioner 1993 Registration with the Society of Homeopaths 2003 two year diploma course at the Dynamis School for advanced homeopathic studies, Malvern

I specialize in you! A homeopath views disease symptoms as an expression of imbalance within the whole person. These symptoms can be labelled as certain conditions such as eczema or arthritis or whatever, but with homeopathy each patient will require a remedy based on a much larger totality than simply the name of the disease. If the whole person is made better then the symptoms will improve or disappear altogether. Disease symptoms cannot flourish in a healthy functioning, dynamically balanced human being. Some examples of ailments that people typically seek homeopathic treatment for: Skin problems: eczema, psoriasis, impetigo, acne, rosacea, dandruff Stress syndromes: palpitations, blood pressure, insomnia, tension headaches. Emotional troubles: grief, depression, anxiety, irritability, insecurity, confusion and difficulties with concentration. Psychological problems: addictions, panic attacks and phobias, post-traumatic stress syndromes, eating disorders. Behavioral disturbances in children: ADD/ADHD, bed-wetting, nightmares, tantrums, shyness. Injuries and joint troubles: RSI, sprains, rheumatism and arthritis. Infections: tendancy to repeated infections, upper respiratory tract infections, bronchitis, flu, glandular fever, post viral fatigue, childhood contagious illnesses. Viral infections: ME/post viral fatigue syndrome, hepatitis, shingles, herpes, warts. Allergies: eczema, asthma, hay fever, allergic rhinitis, food sensitivities, candida. Digestive and bowel problems: IBS, indigestion, ‘leaky gut', gastric ulcer, ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. Urinary tract problems: cystitis, thrush, kidney disorders. Headaches: sick headaches, migraine. Neurological problems: neuralgia, MS, epilepsy. Hormonal disturbances: during adolescence and menopause; menstrual problems, PMT, cysts, rosacea, infertility, thyroid function (overactive/underactive) Pregnancy problems: nausea, back pain, anemia, diabetes

My approach begins with the recognition that a person becomes ill as a maladaption to stress. We are not just entities in our own right, but are interconnected with each other, and with our environment, and so we are affected by and have to adapt to extraneous circumstances. This, alongside our individual susceptibility, is what leads to 'dis-ease'. The homeopathic consultation involves a dialogue between homeopath and patient, its goal being to reveal what it is that needs to be cured - on all levels - body and mind. From the homeopathic perspective the mind and body are intimately connected, and so the way that we think and feel will often be linked to physical illness. The initial consultation lasts 1-2 hours. You will be invited to tell your ‘story' and will be asked about many aspects of your life, including past medical history, sleep pattern, diet, personality traits, relationships, and anything else that may be relevant. Naturally the consultation is entirely confidential. Once your case has been carefully considered you will be prescribed a homeopathic medicine in the form of tablets or drops. Follow-up appointments are usually spaced between 2-6 weeks apart, the gap between appointments becomes longer as you improve. Long standing chronic, or deep seated conditions will take longer to improve than more recent superficial conditions. In most cases you will know if the treatment is going in the right direction within a few weeks. In some cases there is improvement within hours or days of starting treatment. Your homeopath will be able to to give you a better idea of what you can expect to happen after your first consultation when he has assessed your individual case history. In most cases homeopathy can work through prescribed drugs. If you want to come off drugs prescribed by your GP then, in some cases, homeopathy can support you to do that, although you would need to seek advice from your GP or the health professional who originally prescribed the drugs.