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Homeopath

Homeopaths use homeopathic remedies to stimulate the body to heal itself.

Annual Salary

variable

Average UK salary in 2022 was £33,200
(source Office for National Statistics)

Working hours

41 to 43 variable

You could work: freelance / self-employed; managing your own hours

4%
Future employment

There will be 4% more Homeopath jobs in 2027.

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.

You can get into this job through:

  • a course recognised by a homeopathy professional body
Other routes

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

Requirements and restrictions

You'll need to:

More information

Further information

You can get more details about a career in homeopathy through the following organisations:Alliance of Registered Homeopaths; Faculty of Homeopathy; Society of Homeopaths

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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

Skills required and how your skills match up

What skills are required?

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
  • the ability to understand people’s reactions
  • to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently
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