What are the opening hours?

Monday 9am - 5pm Tuesday 9am - 8pm Wednesday 9am - 8pm Thursday 9am - 8pm Friday 9am - 8pm Saturday 9am - 12pm

Ros Thompson Bach Flower Practitioner/ Reflexologist/Reiki Master, 20 Nicolson Close, Chichester (2025)

11/12/2025

🎄This time of year whilst we all think our children are excited and looking forward to it - there are also the children who are anxious about it, worrying about the Nativity play they don't want to do, the end of school parties etc. Some of these remedies maybe useful for you.

💕The power of Dr. Bach's remedies in nurturing your child's emotional well-being, whether they struggle with impatience or have a tendency to daydream, these natural remedies can make a big difference in their lives.

I have listed below some of the remedies that are available.

Does your child get easily frustrated and impatient? 🌿Impatiens can help them cultivate patience and embrace a calmer mindset.

If your child often loses focus and drifts into daydreams, 🌿Clematis can help them stay present and engaged, enhancing their creativity.

Is your child displaying aggressive behaviour during playtime? 🌿Vine can be a valuable tool in taming their aggression and encouraging more harmonious play.

Does your child strive for perfection in everything they do? 🌿Crab Apple helps ease their worries about tidiness and helps them accept imperfections.

💕These remedies are just a glimpse of what Dr. Bach has to offer. We can also provide you with glycerine based remedies to avoid the contact with alcohol.

Let's chat about how they can bring balance and emotional support to your child's life and help them through the next few weeks.

10/12/2025

😊 I am currently sat in my office looking out the window at a dull wet and windy evening – not looking forward to going out later! However, it is far better now than it used to be.

🕰️ Wind the clock back 8 years, in fact nearly 30 years and at this time of day I would be at the stables with or without my daughter getting our pony in from the field. We would be up to our knees sometimes in mud and water and if your coat had a leak – you certainly knew all about it by the time you got home.

🐎 We first had Moonbeam when we were in the Witterings – and I found out there what horizontal rain was!! Oh, my goodness down on the front there sometimes in the really bad weather it was horrific – we eventually moved to Tangmere and put Moon at a yard in Eartham which was a little more sheltered.

This was the job and the work that had to be done every day twice a day come rain or shine – feed pony, put them out in the field, muck out the stable – in the winter this was often done in the dark! Change into work clothes and often go straight to work. Be back at the stables around 4pm in the winter (depending on your work) and reverse the process – dealing with wet horses and wet rugs! And hoping they would dry before the horse wore them in the morning.

It was a process that we signed up for when we bought the beautiful little boy and only one you escaped if you got someone else to help you out for holidays or emergency.

♥️ I have so much admiration for any of all my old horsey friends, I do remember these days and sometimes (although very occasionally) say that I miss them. It is a dedication and a passion that you must have if you have these animals.

❗ A little girl said to me one day – what do you do on Christmas Day and New Years Day – do you get a day off!! I was so shocked but gently explained that this was a job that happened 365 days of the year!

♥️ Why do I write this you may ask – well I often think now since Moonbeam passed away how lucky I am not to have to do this anymore – I miss Moonbeam but I certainly don’t miss the mud, and the rain and the wind, I also miss the camaraderie that there is on a stable yard at these times of the year.

🙏🏻 There is also a huge element of gratitude for Moonbeam as if it hadn’t been for him, I would never have found the Bach Flower Remedies and my daughter wouldn’t have had the experiences she had.

🌟 Every cloud has a huge silver lining and I am thankful for my warm seat in the office now.

09/12/2025

🎄 Christmas, Autism, Menopause & lets see if we can find the calm!!!

🌟 Christmas is often described as “the most wonderful time of the year”… but for many families of neurdiverse children, it can feel something totally different

The noise, crowds, last-minute events, and changes to routine can be incredibly difficult for neurodiverse children - turning simply shopping into a disaster.

‼️ And when mums are also navigating Menopause, the emotional load can double. Hot flushes, disrupted sleep, brain fog, increased anxiety, and a reduced capacity to cope with stress can make the festive season feel even heavier.

When your child is already struggling, and your own body is going through huge hormonal changes, it’s no wonder many mums say Christmas feels like “too much.”

⭐ If this is you, please know you’re not alone.

My gentle Bach Flower Remedies are one solution that many families find grounding at this time of year.

For neurodiverse children, Bach Remedies can help with the emotional strain of the season:
🌿 Sensory overload or sudden anxiety: Aspen or Rock Rose - these will keep them grounded
🌿 Difficulty with change and disrupted routines: Walnut - also Star of Bethlehem can help .
🌿 Meltdowns or frustration - Cherry Plum
🌿 Social pressure or feeling misunderstood -Mimulus or Water Violet

Also these remedies aren’t just for children. They can be a lifeline for mums, too - especially those in Menopause, when emotions and tolerance levels can fluctuate daily.

🌿 For exhaustion and burnout - Olive
🌿 For feeling overwhelmed by responsibility - Elm
🌿 For irritability or emotional volatility - Impatiens
🌿 For anxiety or fear the season brings - Mimulus
🌿 For those “I can’t cope” moments - Rescue Remedy

♥️ Christmas does not need to be perfect. It simply needs to be manageable, compassionate, and aligned with what your family needs right now.

With understanding, gentle planning, and supportive tools like the remedies, this season can feel calmer - for your child, and for you as a mum moving through Menopause.

If you’d like support choosing remedies for your whole family, I’m here to help. 🌟

08/12/2025

❓How are you dealing with Christmas - so far?

A friend posted something last week that has resonated greatly with me in as much we put too much pressure on ourselves to create a "wonderful" Christmas.

💕Here are a few of my thoughts that may help you:-
You don't need matching pyjamas to be happy on Christmas day!!
This appears to be a recent trend and as lovely as it maybe – who is actually going to see whether your pyjamas are matching on Christmas day or not!!!! Most important have some nice pj’s that you like and you can get value for money from.

I also think it is the least environmental thing to do, because there are some people that buy new ones every year and only ever wear them for Christmas!!!! Enjoy your Christmas in your usual pj’s – you will still be just as beautiful on the inside and out.

You don't need 100's of Instagram photos of Santa at different places to show you've had a great Christmas.

💕How much pressure does this put on you?

Take step back and just breath – does it matter how many Santa’s you see!!! Will your little people remember all of them – probably not! Let’s plan one lovely visit and make it a memory to keep and treasure. Less stress and less expense and probably a happier one all round.

Christmas is a tough time for many many people and fashions and trends and peer pressure can make it so much tougher for so many people, it is a time for kindness, thought, love and good wishes so maybe we can use this as well.

🌟I hope you are able to take the step back and enjoy the time with your own special things.

05/12/2025

We celebrated Christmas in style last night at the Chichester Festival Theatre and bizarrely at the Spire Hospital!!!!

The evening was spent listening to the Royal Marines Portsmouth Band, their incredible variations of Christmas music and admiring the incredible talents on display.

Every year we attend this concert and it is a time that simply leaves you with a feeling of joy and happiness regardless or any external factors.

It was also a way for us to celebrate after a trip to the ophthalmologist that David's glaucoma appears to have stabilised, that is the best Christmas present we can have.

Also lovely to see Helen Price-Evans and David, and Armelle Owen-Navet - I hoped you enjoyed the evening as much as we did.

03/12/2025

write this post with a heart full of from Chester this morning, having been here since Sunday.

We came with one purpose to attend a carol service in aid of Claire House Children's Hospice, a service which is written, collated and arranged by my dearest friend Bells Lewers.

She has been doing this for the laat 11 years and together with the Vale of Clwyd Singers, and they create total magic.

This is all the more poignant as my wonderful friend struggles with her own battle of ill health.

When I ever think of my own problems I think of Bells Lewers, such an incredible lady, I have nothing to moan about!!

On top of all she does she has also made time to create a painting which she felt represented me!!! It's too beautiful for that, but thank you.

What an incredible few days.

02/12/2025

In the week's before Christmas it seems strange to discuss grief but this week is Grief Awareness week.

🥲 However, it is very appropriate, as there are many who will be grieving for the loss of their loved ones at this time of year - loss and grief are so desperately accentuated at Christmas.

When we talk about loss of any type invariably there will be Grief - an emotion that few us will ever avoid - it is the price we pay for love. ♥️

Whether it is the passing of a loved one, a family member, a treasured pet or even having to move away from those you love - it comes in many forms.

Grief produces a shock which can have a rippling effect throughout our body and souls, to varying extents.

Grief can also hit over this stressful period if you simply cannot spend your special time with a significant loved one - there are so many reasons for grief.

It takes on many forms and is something that we "learn to live with" - this isn't always the best solution. One thing we must not do is expect everyone to work through their grief in the same way - we are all different.

⭐ When my dad died,15 years ago in July, I breathed a sigh of relief, he was at the end of his horrific journey with dementia and watching this journey was a memory that will sadden me forever.

My thought on his passing was one of thanks and gratitude as he was no longer suffering. I miss him hugely but I said goodbye months before he passed.

💔 Sadly history repeated itself with mum - it was tough - Mum hung onto life for nearly 8 months and the turmoil it left me was earth shattering. By the time Mum died I was emotionally shredded.

Within the world of remedies there are many that are called upon at the time of grief - our primary solution is Star of Bethlehem to help us work through the shock and the trauma to our bodies. The simple Rescue Remedy can also be a huge benefit with the news of trauma.

😇 The key to all of this is the need to allow ourselves to deal with emotions effectively to avoid any future damage that we may do to ourselves. Take care and treat yourself and others with kindness and care.

01/12/2025

🎄 I confess to be greeting 1st December with mixed feelings!!!

November was a struggle for me to get through – Armistice day – memories of a family member lost, also my Dad’s birthday and remembering him – he passed 15 years ago.

🥲 Then the anniversary of Snoopy’s passing – the ensuing grief, loss and sadness that followed and knowing that we cannot have another dog due to our other commitments and personal situations. This has made it even more tragic for us both.

🤶🏻 So, we now launch ourselves into December and the preparations for Christmas, and I find myself facing the sad reality of losing my mum – since she died in August – I have actually been working my way through the grief as it was also wrapped in her months of illness and dementia.

Not buying her a Christmas card and the cards for her friends and not spending time at the home over the Christmas period seems very strange and leaves a huge hole at the moment.

♥️ So yesterday we drove up to Chester for our annual visit, to spend a few days here visiting friends and specifically to attend the carol service organised by my dear friend Bells Lewers.

This beautiful lady has been a friend for over 20 years and although we haven’t been bosom pals we have always been emotionally close, sadly she has been delivered the hard hitting blow of cancer and the future is unknown.

🌟 When I find myself feeling low I take a deep breath and consider how lucky I am, – so many of my friends have situations that are utterly insurmountable and mine are positively miniscule.

It’s a simple case of counting my blessings and gathering the internal strength to put things into perspective.

⭐ We have the carol service tomorrow night and are spending some time with Bells today and some time in Liverpool.

A long drive home on Wednesday and then into the start of Christmas celebrations at home.

🤶🏻 When do your celebrations start – do you have any plans to start your Christmas preparations? Do you need support getting through the next few weeks – if you do – I would love to help? Christmas sadly is not a great time for the majority of people although many suffer in silence. I hope that isn’t you! ♥️

28/11/2025

Facts for a Friday💕

Have you ever wondered precisely what I do for a living!!! Well here is the story!

❗How to prepare and mix the blends?

☀The most important part of this whole exercise is for the practitioner to understand the emotions that the client is feeling. It is the emotions that we are treating and for that we need to spend some time - I usually allocate an hour - talking and more listening to really interpret the current emotional status.

When we know the emotions, we can then look at the remedies, this can be quite straightforward but at other times it can be like looking for a needle in a haystack.
It is really important for clients to be as specific as possible but equally the onus can lie with the practitioner to be able to answer the right questions to gauge the emotion at play.

👉Finding the key remedies will give the client a much better blend which will deal with all of the true emotions.

👉We then select up to 7 individual remedies and prepare using a 30mil pipette bottle, this bottle is filled with spring water and up to 4 drops of chosen remedy are added to the bottle.

👉From this bottle the user will take a minimum dose of 4 drops 4 times a day, I recommend 8 drops first thing in the morning and 8 drops last thing at night it is quite difficult to remember the 4 x 4 every day especially where there are children involved.

🌿The important thing is to take a minimum of 8 drops please don't think that you can stretch the contents because you wont feel the benefit. Equally it won’t help to take more, they won’t work faster however equally you cannot overdose on them.

💕This is the process that I undertake when making up my remedies for my clients. I then carefully wrap them with love and post them to their destination.💕

26/11/2025

Choosing a Kinder, Less Stressful Christmas ✨

As Christmas approaches, I’m reminded that this season brings up a complex mix of emotions for so many people. Behind the festive lights and cheerful adverts, this time of year can be incredibly difficult — whether due to loneliness, family strain, financial worries, or simply the pressure to “get Christmas right.”

Over the years I’ve encountered Christmas from many different angles. I’ve spent holidays serving meals in a homeless shelter, talking with people who were highly capable, intelligent, and full of life stories - people who, through no fault of their own, had fallen into circumstances they couldn’t find their way out of. The gratitude they showed for a warm plate of food and basic kindness has stayed with me and continues to ground me.

I’ve also worked in a pub where Christmas could be the loneliest day of the year for some. Many customers came in simply for human connection - often the only conversation they’d have all day. It’s a powerful reminder that while shops are buzzing and decorations are going up, there are people quietly struggling behind closed doors.

Then, of course, there’s the pressure we put on ourselves:
🎁 The expectation to buy the “right” gifts.
🎁 The financial worry of overspending.
🎁 The guilt of not being able to meet every need or request.
🎁 The desire to create the perfect day.

The truth? Most of us, no matter how together we may seem, face some kind of emotional challenge around Christmas.

This year is our first Christmas without Mum and although it had been 4 years since we had Christmas at home with her we still had a routine of seeing her on Christmas day - last year we went both morning and evening.

So perhaps this year, we have decided on a very relaxed day - yes the family are still coming BUT

💛 A calmer Christmas, with fewer expectations - no great table of food - we will browse on a buffet Christmas food but no pressure for children or parents.
💛 A Christmas where presence matters more than presents. Presents will be a minimum to not overwhelm the children
💛 We will do what we want to do when we want to do it - just so long as everyone is happy that is all that matters.
We are also have friends here as well.

Let’s gently take the commercialism out of the season and bring back the heart: kindness, connection, and thought.

And if you are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or unsure how to face Christmas this year, please know you’re not alone. These feelings are far more common than we often admit.

I’m always here to listen, support, or simply hold space if you need it.
🌿 www.remediesbyros.com

25/11/2025

How are you feeling about Christmas?
For many parents, especially those with neurodiverse children, this time of year brings more dread than joy.

I’m hearing from mums who avoid shops because their children are overwhelmed and tempted by everything in sight. The commercial world doesn’t always understand how hard it is to keep saying “no”.

😞 One mum told me she avoids walking into town because a certain shop window full of toys sends her child into meltdown.
🤨 Another family is struggling because their neighbours have flashing blue-white Christmas lights—beautiful to some, but unbearable for their neurodiverse child.

‼️ This season can be incredibly tough. With so many families affected by ADHD, Autism and sensory needs, I wish more businesses could be sensitive to how overwhelming their displays can be.

♥️ Parents are exhausted. This is meant to be a joyful time, yet for many it feels like constant pressure. One mum even said, “Going out with the children is a form of torture.”

🟡 So how can we help?
If you’re a small business, small changes can make a huge difference. Thoughtfully decorated windows, fewer flashing lights, quieter music. If your product is good, it doesn’t need sensory overload to sell.

🟡 Consider offering “quiet hours” for families who need a calmer space. Don’t put every colourful item at child-height.
One local shop loses our visits because toys by the tills always lead to distress and difficult conversations.

🟡 Others get it right—a discreet children’s section, sensitive lighting, thoughtful layouts. Thank you and Downland for showing it can be done.

🌟 Christmas should lift people up, not add to their struggles. Let’s all do what we can to make this season gentler for families who already carry so much.

Ros Thompson Bach Flower Practitioner/ Reflexologist/Reiki Master

11/12/2025

10/12/2025

09/12/2025

08/12/2025

05/12/2025

03/12/2025

02/12/2025

01/12/2025

28/11/2025

26/11/2025

25/11/2025

Address

Opening Hours

Telephone

Website

Alerts

Contact The Practice

Shortcuts

Share

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 8pm
Wednesday	9am - 8pm
Thursday	9am - 8pm
Friday	9am - 8pm
Saturday	9am - 12pm