Online naturopathy consultations

Private clients who want a more natural approach to their wellbeing and are happy to pay for time with a practitioner.

A fee per initial consultation (usually longer) and a lower fee for follow-ups. Some practitioners also sell multi-session packages.

• Recognised naturopathy or nutrition-related training
• Good listening and clear communication
• Record keeping and confidentiality
• Comfortable with video calls and online booking

• Naturopathy is not a protected title, but check which professional body registration and insurance you need to be taken seriously
• Professional indemnity and public liability insurance, check the policy covers online work
• Advertising rules: you cannot make unproven health claims, and there are strict rules on cancer-related claims. Check ASA and CAP guidance
• Data protection: client health information needs careful storage, check ICO registration and GDPR duties
• Know when to refer clients to their GP and never advise stopping prescribed medication

Startup costs are estimated at typically around £500 to £2,500, depending on your training, insurance, booking tools and website. Check that your professional indemnity and public liability policy covers online work.

Monthly revenue is estimated at typically around £400 to £2,000, depending on your fees, how many clients you see and how you market your practice. It can be built up part-time at first.

Naturopathy is not a protected title, but check which professional body registration and insurance you need. Check ASA and CAP guidance, as you cannot make unproven health claims, and check ICO registration and GDPR duties for health information.