HOW TO HIRE · HEALTH & WELLBEING · CHECKED OCTOBER 2026
How to hire a homeopath in Ireland
The checks, the questions and the paperwork.
A homeopath in Ireland costs €60–€150 per session, typically around €90. Here is how to check that in a minute, what to ask before you book, and what you must be handed when the job is done.
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THE 60-SECOND VERSION
Hiring a homeopath in five steps
- Are you a trader, and can I see that in writing?No register covers homeopath work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — holistic Approach — homeopathy emphasizes treating the whole person rather than just the symptoms.
- How does practitioner's experience change the price?Skill shows in the parts of the job you never see. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- How does complexity of your case change the price?A one-off design has no shortcuts to borrow from. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- What is not included?Personalized Remedies — homeopaths prescribe individualized remedies based on your unique symptoms and overall health — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a homeopath job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.
- Who insures you, and what is the policy number?Expect professional indemnity insurance as well as public liability — ask for the insurer and the limit — follow-Up Appointments — subsequent visits usually focus on monitoring progress and making any necessary adjustments to your treatment.
BEFORE YOU BOOK
Check before you book
No statutory register applies
No statutory register applies to this treatment in Ireland. The Department of Health's own position is that people who provide complementary therapies are not subject to professional statutory regulation, though consumer, competition, contract and criminal law still apply to them. CORU registers health and social care professions by protected title — dietitians, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, podiatrists, speech and language therapists and the rest — and this is not one of them, so nobody practising it can be 'CORU registered' and a claim to be is describing something that does not exist. There are voluntary registers run by professional bodies, and they are worth something: a body that can strike somebody off is a body with a complaints procedure. None of them is the law.
Look for the trader badge and the ID-checked badge on the Locufy profile — both are checked by us, not claimed by the provider.
What to check instead
Professional indemnity insurance, the insurer's name and the limit — for a hands-on treatment this is the only recourse that exists; The qualification and who awarded it, by name — then look the awarding body up yourself rather than taking the certificate on the wall as the check; Membership of a professional body, and whether that body has a complaints procedure you could actually use; How many hours of training the qualification took, because in an unregistered field a weekend course and a three-year diploma carry the same word on the certificate; What the session includes, how long it is and what a cancellation costs, in writing before the first one; Garda vetting where the treatment is for a child or a vulnerable adult, which is a legal requirement for that work under the National Vetting Bureau Acts.
Ask for each of these before you agree a price, and get the answers in the same message as the quote.
Insurance
Expect professional indemnity insurance as well as public liability — ask for the insurer and the limit. From a company, ask for the insurer, the limit and the VAT number, and ask who actually attends: the team that turns up may be employed, subcontracted or both, and only one of those is supervised by the firm you are paying.
Ask to see the current certificate of insurance — the insurer's name, the limit and the date it runs to.
Trader or private seller
Under the Consumer Rights Act 2022 a trader must tell you they are a trader, and your consumer rights — work carried out with reasonable skill and care, and a cooling-off period on a contract agreed in your home or online — apply to traders and not to private sellers. On Locufy the trader status is shown on the profile.
Look for the trader badge on the Locufy profile, and ask anyone else for it in writing before you agree a price.
VAT
VAT at 13.5%, the reduced rate Revenue publishes for this service. Ask whether the price you were given includes it. A trader under the €42,500 registration threshold does not charge it; one over it must, and must show it separately.
Ask whether the figure you were given includes it, and for the VAT number if they are registered — Revenue publishes the rate for this service. revenue.ie →
A good answer: No register covers homeopath work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — holistic Approach — homeopathy emphasizes treating the whole person rather than just the symptoms.
A good answer: Skill shows in the parts of the job you never see. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: A one-off design has no shortcuts to borrow from. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Personalized Remedies — homeopaths prescribe individualized remedies based on your unique symptoms and overall health — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a homeopath job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.
A good answer: Expect professional indemnity insurance as well as public liability — ask for the insurer and the limit — follow-Up Appointments — subsequent visits usually focus on monitoring progress and making any necessary adjustments to your treatment.
A good answer: A written scope and a price before the homeopath starts, and an itemised invoice after — initial Consultation — the first session typically involves a detailed discussion about your health history, lifestyle, and specific concerns.
A good answer: VAT at 13.5%, the reduced rate Revenue publishes for this service. Ask whether the price you were given includes it. A trader under the €42,500 registration threshold does not charge it; one over it must, and must show it separately — initial Consultation — the first session typically involves a detailed discussion about your health history, lifestyle, and specific concerns.
Getting the quote right
- Practitioner's experience — skill shows in the parts of the job you never see.
- Complexity of your case — a one-off design has no shortcuts to borrow from.
- Complexity of your health issues — special requirements add steps the standard job does not have.
- Duration of consultations — a longer session costs more than a short one.
- In writing before anyone starts — a message on Locufy counts
- What is NOT included, named
- Who actually attends, and whether they are employed or subcontracted
- The VAT number, and whether it checks out on the Revenue register
Walk away if
- They will not talk about it: practitioner's experience — skill shows in the parts of the job you never see
- They will not talk about it: complexity of your case — a one-off design has no shortcuts to borrow from
- They will not talk about it: complexity of your health issues — special requirements add steps the standard job does not have
- A price for the homeopath before anyone has asked the size, the access or the condition of what they are working on
- Cash only, or a large deposit before anything at all has started
- No written quote, or one that moves once the homeopath has begun
What a homeopath costs: €60–€150 per session
The figures are for the job, per session, and a quote for your own is the only number that binds anyone. Initial consultation and Follow-up consultation each carry their own band. Homeopath price guide →
Guide prices compiled by the Locufy team from published Irish and UK provider price lists and 2026/27 cost guides. Updated 2026.
KNOW WHAT TO LOOK FOR? NOW FIND ONE
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- Look firstPractitioner's experience — skill shows in the parts of the job you never see — that is what the homeopath is judging on the first visit, and a price given without it is a guess.
- Agree what is being doneComplexity of your case — a one-off design has no shortcuts to borrow from — put in writing before anyone starts, because it is the document you both read back at the end.
- The work itselfComplexity of your health issues — special requirements add steps the standard job does not have — and anything found on the day that was not in that is priced before it is started.
- Check it togetherDuration of consultations — a longer session costs more than a short one — walked against the written scope rather than against the feeling of it, while the homeopath is still there.
- What you are handedThe itemised invoice and any guarantee on the workmanship and the parts, specific remedies prescribed — the style chosen can double the hours on the same job.
- Initial Consultation
- The first session typically involves a detailed discussion about your health history, lifestyle, and specific concerns.
- Follow-Up Appointments
- Subsequent visits usually focus on monitoring progress and making any necessary adjustments to your treatment.
- Personalized Remedies
- Homeopaths prescribe individualized remedies based on your unique symptoms and overall health.
- Holistic Approach
- Homeopathy emphasizes treating the whole person rather than just the symptoms.
- Follow-Up Consultation
- A session to review your progress and adjust the treatment plan or remedies as necessary.
- Acute Care
- Immediate homeopathic treatment for sudden health issues, such as colds or injuries, to alleviate symptoms quickly.
AFTER
When the job is done
Hiring a homeopath: questions people ask
The cost can vary based on the practitioner's experience, location, and the complexity of your case. Initial consultations are typically more expensive due to the in-depth assessment required.
An initial consultation usually lasts between 60 to 90 minutes, while follow-up appointments may take 30 to 60 minutes. The duration can depend on your individual needs and the practitioner's approach.
Most homeopaths operate by appointment and may not offer same-day services. However, some practitioners may accommodate urgent cases, so it's best to inquire directly.
Yes, many homeopaths allow you to schedule multiple related appointments in one booking. This can be beneficial for ongoing treatment plans or family sessions.
Homeopathy is not a substitute for conventional medical treatments, especially in acute or emergency situations. It is also not suitable for all conditions, particularly those requiring immediate medical intervention.
No statutory register applies to this treatment in Ireland. The Department of Health's own position is that people who provide complementary therapies are not subject to professional statutory regulation, though consumer, competition, contract and criminal law still apply to them. CORU registers health and social care professions by protected title — dietitians, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, podiatrists, speech and language therapists and the rest — and this is not one of them, so nobody practising it can be 'CORU registered' and a claim to be is describing something that does not exist. There are voluntary registers run by professional bodies, and they are worth something: a body that can strike somebody off is a body with a complaints procedure. None of them is the law.
MORE GUIDES
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Sources — checked October 2026
- Department of Health — complementary therapies (updated 26 October 2020)
- CORU — public protection FAQs: which registers are open
- Value-Added Tax Consolidation Act 2010, Schedule 1 — exempt activities
- Consumer Rights Act 2022
- Courts Service — small claims
- Revenue — VAT rates
- Revenue — CONSULTANT (HOMEOPATH) — Reduced rate
- Revenue — current VAT rates (effective 1 January 2026)
- Revenue — VAT thresholds: €42,500 for a person supplying services only