Homeopath
Homeopaths use homeopathic remedies to stimulate the body to heal itself.
What you'll do
Day-to-day tasks
In this role you could:
- talk to clients about their symptoms and lifestyle
- explain remedies to clients
- choose, prepare and give homeopathic remedies
- keep client notes
- give advice on healthy living
- encourage clients to keep in touch with healthcare professionals
- promote your service if you are self-employed
Working environment
You could work in a therapy clinic, from home or at a client's home.
Career path and progression
Most homeopaths are self-employed. Some practise homeopathy alongside another career or healthcare role while building up a client base big enough to open their own practice.
You could:
- do extra training in other complimentary therapies to add to the range of treatments you can offer
- move into teaching homeopathic courses
- use your knowledge and experience to write articles or advice on complementary therapies
- work in the manufacture of homeopathic remedies and products
What it takes
Skills and knowledge
You'll need:
- knowledge of medicine and dentistry
- knowledge of psychology
- counselling skills including active listening and a non-judgemental approach
- sensitivity and understanding
- thinking and reasoning skills
- the ability to read English
- knowledge of biology
- excellent verbal communication skills
- to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently
Restrictions and Requirements
You'll need to:
How to become
You can get into this job through:
- a course recognised by a homeopathy professional body
You could take a qualification recognised by one of the professional organisations for homeopathy.
You could start by doing a short introductory course to make sure a career in homeopathy is right for you.
You could then move on to a professional training course. These are usually studied part time. You could do:
- a foundation level training course which usually takes a year
- an undergraduate degree level training course which usually takes between 2 and 4 years
Further information
You can get more details about a career in homeopathy through the following organisations:
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