The Kew Herbalist

Natural, Personalised Western Herbal Medicine

Rooted In Tradition, Guided By science

Western Herbal Medicine combines the wisdom of traditional plant medicine with modern scientific knowledge to support your health naturally and holistically

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What Is western herbal medicine?

Everyone has heard of herbs such as Echinacea and St John’s Wort, but there are hundreds of other medicinal plants regularly used by qualified herbalists that many people are simply unaware of.

Herbal medicine has been used throughout the world for thousands of years. Western Herbal Medicine, also known as Phytotherapy, is the medicinal use of plants to help treat, manage and prevent illness. It combines ancient Western herbal traditions with modern scientific research and pharmacology.

Western Medical Herbalists undertake four years of university-level training to extremely high standards. We combine a strong understanding of conventional medicine with the traditional use of medicinal plants, creating a gentle yet powerful approach to health and healing.

We primarily use herbs from the UK, Europe and North America. Our philosophy differs from Chinese Medicine and Ayurveda, as we work with plants traditionally used within Western herbal practice. We believe there is value in using the plants that have grown around us for generations and have supported communities for centuries.

Unlike many commercially available herbal products, qualified Medical Herbalists prescribe whole herbs rather than isolated plant constituents. Herbal prescriptions are carefully formulated and tailored specifically to each individual, creating bespoke remedies designed around your unique needs.

When you visit a Medical Herbalist, your prescription is usually a combination of herbs selected specifically for you. Herbal medicine is subtle, safe and effective, providing personalised support for the body’s natural healing processes.

What can herbal medicine treat?

Herbal Medicine focuses on treating the individual as a whole rather than simply addressing a particular disease or symptom.

Many of the people we see come to us with long-standing or chronic health concerns that have not fully responded to conventional approaches. Every person is different, and treatment is tailored accordingly.

If you have a health concern that you would like to discuss, we would be pleased to hear from you.

Catherine has had particular experience in treating people with-

Why Choose

Catherine

22+ Years Experience
Degree Qualified Medical Herbalist (a course approved by The National Institute of Medical Herbalists (NIMH).)
Fully Insured and Accredited
Personalised Herbal Prescriptions
Phone, Online & In-Person Consultations
Kew Gardens Clinic

Your Herbal Journey

GETTING TO THE CORE ISSUE OF YOUR HEALTH pROBLEM

1. Initial Consultation

We take the time to listen. A thorough assessment of your health, lifestyle and wellbeing.

2. Personalised Prescription

A bespoke blend of whole herbs created especially for you.

3. Follow-Up Support

Ongoing care and adjustments to support your healing.

Client Reviews

As an A&E consultant, I was more than a little sceptical about trying herbal medicine. After struggling with a persistent issue for six months—one that my conventional medical approach had failed to resolve—I decided to contact Catherine. She prepared a bespoke tincture and gave me a straightforward instruction: take a specific dose daily for two weeks, and the problem will improve. Determined to give it a fair trial, I followed her guidance exactly. I’m happy to admit that my scepticism was totally misplaced. Two weeks later, to the day, the issue had completely resolved. As someone whose practice is rooted in evidence-based medicine, I was surprised, and delighted, by the result and impressed by how quickly and effectively the treatment worked.

After years of struggling with allergies—constant itching, streaming eyes and nose, daily antihistamines, and even occasional courses of steroids just to get through hay fever season—I had reached the point where I felt I'd tried everything. Catherine suggested a home intolerance test. To be honest, I was willing to try anything, but I wasn't expecting it to reveal much. Despite numerous attempts over the years to identify possible triggers, I had never been able to pinpoint the cause. The results showed a cow's milk protein intolerance. Since removing it from my diet, my symptoms have completely resolved. The difference has been remarkable. If you've ever felt that you've exhausted all your options or that nothing can be done, I'd encourage you to get an appointment with Catherine. Her knowledge, insight, and ability to look beyond the obvious made all the difference for me.

Catherine is a fantastic herbalist who really listens and gets to the root of physical issues, identifying herbs and making blends that are effective and fast acting! Highly recommended

I have been treated by Catherine on and off for a couple of years. During that time she has treated me for a number of low level infections and issues. These included an ear infection that was threatening to blow up into otitis, a low level gum infection, a spot on my back that was turning septic and general adrenal burnout. Catherine’s approach is bespoke and pragmatic; first understanding the issue and offering an initial solution, then during the follow-up consultations, if appropriate, altering the mix of herbs. While preferring to avoid the likes of antibiotics, she never ruled out conventional medicine. After having several infections i only resorted to conventional medicine once! I would thoroughly recommend her.