If you are experiencing a medical or mental health emergency, do not use this website.
If you are in crisis, or if you are thinking about harming yourself, please contact one of the services above or go to your nearest emergency department. Deb Smith Naturopathy is not a crisis service and cannot provide emergency or after-hours support.
Naturopathy, clinical hypnotherapy, counselling and psychotherapy as offered by Deb Smith Naturopathy are complementary therapies. They are intended to work alongside, not in place of, care from your GP, psychiatrist, psychologist, or other registered health practitioners.
We strongly encourage all clients to maintain a relationship with a GP.
We will never advise you to stop, reduce or change any prescribed medication. Decisions about prescribed medication rest with the doctor who prescribed it. If you wish to change your medication, please discuss it with them.
Deb Smith is not a medical practitioner and does not diagnose medical conditions.
Naturopathic assessment is not a substitute for medical diagnosis or investigation. If your presentation suggests a condition requiring medical assessment, we will tell you and recommend you see your GP or an appropriate specialist. In some cases we may decline to proceed until you have done so.
Deb Smith holds qualifications in clinical hypnotherapy, counselling and psychotherapy, and works with people experiencing chronic stress and anxiety.
Please be aware:
Any remedies, herbal medicines, homeopathic preparations or nutritional supplements recommended are:
Your responsibility. Interaction checking is only as accurate as the information you provide. You must tell us about all medications, supplements, herbs and over-the-counter products you are taking, and let us know promptly if anything changes.
Adverse reactions. Natural does not mean risk-free. Herbal and nutritional products can cause side effects and can interact with medications. Stop taking any remedy and contact us, or your doctor, or 000 in an emergency, if you experience an adverse reaction.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding. Tell us if you are pregnant, trying to conceive, or breastfeeding, as this affects what can be safely prescribed.
Adults only. We provide services to adults aged 18 and over. We do not treat children or young people under 18.
Functional and pathology testing is optional. Costs are additional to your consultation fee and will always be discussed with you before anything is arranged.
Test results are used to inform naturopathic assessment. They are not a diagnostic service. Where a result suggests something requiring medical attention, we will recommend you take it to your GP.
Health outcomes differ between individuals, depending on your circumstances, health history, the nature of your concerns, and how consistently a plan is followed.
We do not guarantee, promise or predict any particular outcome. Testimonials on this website describe individual experiences and are not an indication of what you will experience.
Information published on this website, including any articles, resources or social media content, is general in nature. It is not personal advice, does not take your circumstances into account, and should not be relied on as a reason to start, stop or change any treatment.
Always consult a qualified practitioner before acting on health information you read online, including ours.
Telehealth consultations do not include physical examination. Some assessments cannot be performed remotely, which may limit what can be determined in a consultation.
Telehealth consultations are conducted via Google Meet and are recorded. Your consent is obtained before your first telehealth appointment and you may decline. Recordings form part of your health record and are handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Telehealth is not suitable in an emergency. If your circumstances require urgent attention, contact 000 or attend your nearest emergency department.
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If you are unsure whether our services are appropriate for your situation, please ask before booking: deb@debsmithnaturopathy.com.au
Deb is happy to have an honest conversation about whether she is the right practitioner for you, including telling you if she is not.