Abi Briant-Smith Homeopath

04/08/2025

Hi, I'm just popping on to say I'm on leave this week and will be back at work next Monday (11th August). I'll reply to any messages/e-mails when I'm back.

I'm looking forward to some gentle walks/being in nature. What are you doing this week that feels nourishing and good for the soul?

Abi x

27/06/2025

Just popping on to say I'm on holiday next week and will be back at work from Monday 7th July.

Please do check out previous holiday posts for homeopathic support lines.

For any followers who are struggling with acute anxiety/agitation at the moment, many clients find that frequent doses of Rescue Remedy can help take the edge off things when needed.

Simply pop 4 drops of Rescue Remedy in a small glass or bottle of still water and take a small mouthful as often as needed until feelings settle. A new mix can be made up daily to keep it fresh.

(For longer term anxiety or other emotional issues other Bach Flower Remedies may be needed).

For those who struggle to sleep due to that persistent inner voice, recurring negative thoughts or arguments then Night Rescue Remedy could be helpful.

You can either pop a couple of drops directly on the tongue before bed or put 4 drops of Night Rescue Remedy in a glass or bottle of still water and take a small mouthful. It can be repeated if needed or if you wake up and can't get back to sleep again.

The Night Rescue Remedy doesn't cause sleepiness but can help to promote a sense of calm and relaxation.

Rescue Remedy and Night Rescue Remedy can often be purchased in larger supermarkets, health food shops or online.

If you'd like to share your experiences of using Rescue Remedy or Night Rescue Remedy and how they have helped you simply add a comment below.

Here's to a calm and peace filled week.

Abi x

19/05/2025

It was a busy week last week and I didn't get around to posting.

I'm on holiday this week and will be back at work from Tuesday 27th May.

Looking forward to lots of walks! 😊

11/04/2025

I’m taking a break from work from tomorrow and will be back from Tuesday 22nd April. Perhaps I'll be lucky enough to get to see some puffins again!

For any of my clients who need acute support whilst I’m away, the following homeopathic support is available.

For those in the UK, you can contact one of the homeopathic pharmacies such as Helios or Ainsworths for free acute remedy advice.

https://www.helios.co.uk/
https://www.ainsworths.com/

Alternatively, you can contact the Homeopathic Helpline between 9am to midnight on: 09065 343 404 (UK only). Calls to this service cost £1.55/minute plus your provider’s access charge. The call duration is usually 10 minutes and is frequently much shorter.

https://www.homeopathyhelpline.com/consultations/telephone/

And for those in the UK or overseas Homeopathy247 can offer support (see their website for information about fees)
https://homeopathy247.com/

I hope you have a great week and hope the sunshine continues for a little longer.

Abi

08/04/2025

I’d like to wish a very warm welcome to those who have recently discovered my page and share a little about what I do.

I am a classically trained homeopath, mind-body therapist and I offer Bach Flower support.

I have been in practice for 11 years and I am registered with the Society of Homeopaths.

The main focus of my work is supporting people with high levels of anxiety or those who have issues as the result of trauma.

Clients typically come seeking help for health anxiety, abandonment or separation anxiety, panic attacks, phobias, anger issues, low self-esteem and poor body image.

Typical physical issues that clients come for help with include insomnia, menstrual or menopausal issues, digestive problems including IBS and constipation, bladder issues, headaches, migraines, allergies, hay fever, skin conditions, joint and muscle pains.

My goal is to help clients feel calmer, happier, healthier more resilient and self-aware through homeopathy, mind-body therapy or Bach Flower Remedies.

I offer video, telephone or face to face consultations (at the Insight Therapy Centre, Leeds, Yorkshire) to UK and overseas clients.

To discuss your needs, answer any questions and to see whether my services are appropriate for you, I offer a free 15-minute discovery call.

To arrange a discovery call, book a consultation or to request more information simply e-mail me at abibriant_smith@hotmail.com

Thank you for following.

Abi

20/02/2025

Hi

For anyone who missed the streaming of the documentary film "Introducing Homeopathy" on Monday, the film is still available to stream for free until Monday 24th February. Just follow the link below.

Enjoy!

Abi x



https://childrenshealthdefense.org/introducing-homeopathy/thank-you-from-childrens-health-defense-2/?fbclid=IwY2xjawIkGXdleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHfw-yUczDa-k2UydbR8tz1o5KtEFUOJkJcly36d_ZOph--NrFSulogYUVQ_aem_PqfxI5J9lvHtlpo_Z1IHNg

For more information about the film visit:

https://introducinghomeopathy.com/

18/12/2024

It seems there are a fair few lurgies doing the rounds at the moment! Unfortunately myself and another family member have been laid low for a few days with something flu like – thankfully remedies have been helping with recovery, but it’s certainly made me take things at a much slower pace and I’m looking forward to having some time off over Christmas to fully recharge.

I’m working tomorrow and then I will be taking a break from Friday 20th December and will be back at work from Monday 6th January.

For anyone who needs acute support over the festive period, there are some great homeopathic services out there.

For those in the UK, you can contact one of the homeopathic pharmacies such as Helios or Ainsworths for free acute remedy advice.

https://www.helios.co.uk/
https://www.ainsworths.com/

For those in the UK or overseas Homeopathy247 can offer support (see their website for information about fees)

https://homeopathy247.com/

Wishing you all a healthy and happy festive period.

Abi x

18/11/2024

The processes I facilitate in Mind-Body Therapy sessions can be powerful and transformative. It’s such a privilege to witness clients recognising and dropping long held and unhelpful beliefs and learn how to use mindful techniques that can help to reduce physical pain.

This is what one of my Mind-Body Therapy clients had to say...

“Abi has been my wonderful therapist for a few years now.

She has always held such a strong and warm space for me during our sessions. Talking to her is like chatting with a loyal friend who doesn’t judge but empathetically listens and absolutely ‘gets it’.

She has journeyed beside me through some very traumatic events. She has gently held space for me and has helped me to peel away so many layers of trauma, stored within my body.

When we enter into mind /body process work it can sometimes feel a little daunting and unsettling, however I feel very safe and confident to delve deeper in the knowledge that Abi’s presence is one of surety and protection.

The processes have helped me be able to pause, investigate, ask, listen and allow. I am able to work through things and feel more settled with what’s here. I have felt more grounded, confident and able to trust and believe in myself and manage my life.

The pain process work has been invaluable for shifting and clearing pain. I can now do this on my own which is so releasing and freeing when the pain has been terrible.

Her intuition is spot on and she will gently suggest things to me that I had never thought of, affording me the head space to explore her suggestions further at a gentle pace that suits my needs, as I am so often looking through the lens of a foggy brain of overwhelm and fear.

Abi’s wholeheartedness to the work she so passionately believes in is truly inspiring.

Abi is a lifeline in my life and I feel so very blessed to have her walking beside me on my journey.”

If you’d like to know more about Mind-Body Therapy and how it could help you, just get in touch.

Abi x

09/10/2024

I had a wonderful time in Scotland recently – it was unusually sunny for a change!

One of the days we walked up to the Cairngorm Summit.

On one hand I love being in the mountains, but on the other I’m not very comfortable with heights, so I was glad I had some Rescue Remedy with me for some of the steeper bits. It really helped to ground me, feel less anxious and gave me the confidence to continue. The views were absolutely worth it and the sense of achievement was great.

If I’d had Mimulus and Aspen that would have been the icing on the cake as Mimulus is for known fears (eg heights) and Aspen is for fear of disaster (eg fear that something bad might happen) but I didn’t have those with me and Rescue Remedy did just what I needed it to do.

Is there anything you feel afraid to do that Rescue Remedy has helped you with?

Or is there something you would like to do that you feel too scared to? Perhaps some Rescue Remedy could help.

You can buy Rescue Remedy at supermarkets, health food shops, pharmacies or online.

If you feel anxious or fearful just pop a couple of drops directly on the tongue or you can put 4 drops in a glass or bottle of still water and take a mouthful when needed.

For longer term issues other Bach Flowers may be more appropriate.

You can find out more about Bach Flower Remedies in the link below:

https://www.bachcentre.com/en/remedies/the-38-remedies/quick-reference-guide/

If you have any questions or would like support in using Bach Flower Remedies, just get in touch.

Abi x

16/09/2024

Where's your favourite place to be?

A question that I often ask clients in their first homeopathy consult is “where is your favourite place to be?”

This information can help when selecting remedies as there are certain remedies that can fit with feeling much better (or worse) by the sea, in the countryside, in the mountains etc.

It’s all about getting to know as much as possible about a person to find the right remedy to fit the individual symptoms, which sometimes involves asking what might seem like slightly strange or unexpected questions.

I’m heading off to one of my favourite places for a few days for some restorative time in the mountains, forests and by the lochs and sea. So hope you all have a good week and I’ll be back at work from Tuesday 24th September.

Abi x

05/08/2024

I hope this finds you well.

I have kept my fees at the same level for the past 4 years and whilst it is important to me to keep the therapies I offer affordable, due to the cost of living increases, my business costs have risen significantly, so I am adjusting some of my fees from the 1st September.

The new fees will be as follows:

Adult first homeopathy consultation: £85 (Up to 1½ hours)
Adult follow up homeopathy appointment: £60 (Up to 1 hour)
Child/student first homeopathy consultation: £75 (Up to 1½ hours)
Child/student follow up homeopathy appointment: £50 (Up to 1 hour)
Mind-Body Therapy consultation: £75 (up to 1½ hours)

The above fees include the consultation, case analysis, initial homeopathic remedy and postage to UK addresses.

Acute telephone consultations: £30 (up to 30 minutes including remedy and postage to UK addresses) or £25 if client sources the remedy.

It is possible to claim some or all of the cost of homeopathic treatment through some health insurance policies.

Family discounts continue to be available – please ask for more information.

If costs are an issue, please discuss this with me and we can see if we can come to an arrangement that is affordable. It’s important to me that homeopathy and mind-body therapy is accessible to as many people as possible.

If you have any questions or would like to book in for a free discovery call or consultation please just get in touch.

Thank you for your continued support.

Abi x

13/05/2024

It's great to read that questions around the importance of the mind-body connection are being raised in medical forums. I agree with the author in her "hope that those in charge of setting the direction for the future of healthcare will recognise the importance of increased support for patients with somatic symptoms, and take action."

View from the ground, By Dr Sarah Merrifield