Many of us think that diseases like allergies and infections have an external cause.  Few of us actually ask the question “why do I have this reaction or sensitivity?”.  Most diseases can be ‘controlled’ by orthodox medicine, but this does not explain why you have the disease or imbalance in the first place.  When the medicine is stopped, the disease will return.  Doctors simply don’t have all the answers or the time to go into this.  Lots of small symptoms are simply put down to stress and are ignored.  Patients often feel frustrated because they don’t feel ‘heard’.  Orthodox medicine is limited where the soul is concerned.  This is where homeopathy comes into its own.  The homeopath examines the underlying causes of the illness taking into account mental, emotional factors when looking at physical disturbances.

The system of Homeopathy was introduced in 1810 by Dr Samuel Hahnemann, a German doctor and chemist, and is now one of the most widely used forms of alternative medicine.  Homeopathy uses high dilutions of substances that in their crude state would cause the symptoms of the disease.  These dilutions stimulate the body’s own healing power.  Each remedy has its own signature or energy frequency.  Most people have heard of homeopathy and know that it is able to cure physical illnesses like eczema, arthritis or other chronic and acute diseases.  Fewer people are aware that homeopathy also works exceptionally well on the mental, emotional and spiritual aspects of health.

I work as a homeopath from a clinic in Reigate – Surrey, and from an office in Hove – East Sussex, as well as working at a homeopathic pharmacy, where I help the public with their enquiries and prepare the homeopathic remedies.  I have a strong interest in all areas of health and will recommend other disciplines such as diet, supplements or flower essences when needed.  Although I treat physical and emotional ailments on a daily basis, my real passion is to help people gain a deeper knowledge about themselves and bring them in touch with who they really are and what they are about – to find their purpose.  So many of us are unhappy in our work or home life, or are depressed and low and don’t know why.  It is possible that many are not in touch with, or are ignoring a certain part of themselves.  True health springs from truly understanding and accepting ourselves.

My approach to homeopathy is empathic and person-centred, to encourage and give the patient the opportunity to explore the truth within themselves and therefore helping to raise their self-awareness and increase their confidence.  When this happens, the creative potential in life unfolds, enabling joy and happiness to be experienced.  How a person deals with stress is also assessed and different views are brought into awareness.  I look at the larger picture behind the imbalance or disease and use homeopathy to help to release old patterns and support the patient whilst they are going through this change.  Many people are not aware that they hold certain behavioural patterns, but after a few treatments, their eyes are opened and they find themselves grasping opportunities and moving forward.  Often when people instigate a change in life or a change in attitude towards certain issues, a cure will follow.  I like to help people through this change and support their development through increased self-esteem and confidence to self-empowerment. By teaching people a different way of looking at issues combined with self-acceptance will strengthen someone so they can deal with whatever comes their way. We all have capacities like strength, courage and confidence within us, it just needs to be brought to the surface.

Irma Vocht SDS Hom

For further information, email:

irma.vocht@virgin.net