About the Staff
Both our staff and lecturers share a genuine passion for homeopathy and a commitment to supporting our students. Our lecturers are highly respected practitioners and teachers, recognised in the UK and internationally for their influence on the profession. Their enthusiasm and love for the subject cannot help but rub off on the rest of us, inspiring students through engaging, practical, and accessible teaching.
Our staff team ensures the smooth running of the college, offering guidance, organisation, and support every step of the way. Together, staff and lecturers create a welcoming, professional, and stimulating environment in which students can thrive. Alongside our core team, we also invite guest lecturers and professionals to enrich the course with their specialist expertise.
Meet Our Team
Mike Bridger
Founder, Principal & Clinical Director
Mike qualified in London and has been practising homeopathy for over 40 years. He spent fifteen years as a clinician at the London College of Homeopathy teaching clinic before founding the Contemporary College of Homeopathy in 1996. Over the decades, he has taught at almost every homeopathy college in the UK, as well as internationally in Ireland, the USA, Iceland, Finland, Serbia, Turkey and Spain.
Known for his clarity, insight and humour, Mike bridges philosophy and practice in a way that makes homeopathy practical, relevant and deeply human. With extensive experience working in medical centres alongside GPs and other health professionals, he has developed a well-rounded and integrative approach to healing. A prolific writer and speaker, Mike’s work has been published in numerous journals and he has presented at conferences around the world.
Louise Hall
Director
Louise joined the college in March 2020 and has been at the heart of things ever since. She looks after student recruitment, timetables, communications, social media and day-to-day organisation.
Before training as a homeopath, Louise worked for many years in the Arts and is sometimes seen wielding her camera around the college. She graduated with a BSc (Hons) in Homeopathy in 2014 and now runs a busy practice in Devon. For several years, she travelled regularly to Ghana with the Ghana Homeopathy Project as a practitioner, teacher, and photographer - a life-changing experience that transformed her confidence in clinic.
Sarah Beales
Registrar
Sarah joined the college in 2022 and plays a vital role in looking after the individual needs of students and ensuring that the study weekends run smoothly. She is the point of contact between the students and their course lecturers and handles all aspects of the course assignments.
Sarah is passionate about homeopathy. Having used it all her adult life, she finally began her studies in her 50's and graduated from the college in July 2020. This gives her great compassion and empathy for those who have chosen to follow the same path. She continues to teach the flute part-time and has a thriving homeopathic practice in Dorset.
Poppy Turpin-West
Student Clinic & Tech Coordinator
Poppy has used homeopathy since childhood and one of her earliest memories is going to see the family homeopath. She has always found homeopathic remedies to be more effective than allopathic medicine and when her childhood homeopath retired, was inspired to train as a homeopath herself. She graduated from the college in 2019.
She lives on a small holding in the Forest of Dean with goats, sheep and bees and grows a lot of her own produce. Alongside running her homeopathy clinic, Poppy works in mainstream education supporting the wellbeing and emotional health of the students and staff. At the college, she coordinates all aspects the teaching clinic and supports the online learning.
Dion Tabrett
Lead Clinical Supervisor & Core Lecturer
Dion was first introduced to homeopathy by a fellow musician while playing in a reggae band. After a remedy resolved his asthma and ended his need for a Ventolin inhaler, he was hooked.
With a background in Natural Sciences (BSc Hons) and Molecular Biology (MSc), Dion brings a deep understanding of human anatomy, physiology, and pathology to his work. His teaching combines scientific insight with a rich grasp of materia medica and philosophy, making complex ideas accessible, grounded, and practical. He has lectured widely at colleges across the UK, Ireland, Istanbul and New York. Author of Burnett Rediscovered (2017), Dion has a particular interest in the work of James Compton Burnett and Francisco Eizayaga, alongside developing his own dynamic approach to clinical prescribing.
Alida Whitaker
Bursar
Alida is a qualified Accounting Technician whose career has taken her to London, Paris and Brussels. Since 2003, she’s been managing the college accounts and financial operations- so much so that she knows the inner workings of CCH inside and out.
Alongside her financial expertise, Alida has a keen interest in homeopathy and Tai Chi, and enjoys life in Devon - especially when the sun is shining.
Tony Hurley
Core Lecturer
Tony is one of the most experienced lecturers in the UK. He witnessed the resurgence of homeopathy in the late ’60s and ’70s and studied with Thomas Maughan, a leading figure and major influence on modern homeopathic thought. After travelling to India, Tony returned to teach yoga before beginning his homeopathic practice in 1982. He later studied Transpersonal Psychotherapy with Ian Gordon Brown and, in the mid-’80s, was among the group of students who studied under George Vithoulkas, the world-renowned Greek teacher and practitioner.
Tony is known for bringing the Materia Medica to life, weaving his extensive clinical experience into his teaching. He continues to lecture at colleges and conferences worldwide.
Linda Shannon
Core Lecturer & Supervisor
Linda has been in full-time homeopathic practice for over 35 years. After completing her studies, she travelled to Calcutta, India, where she was inspired by the depth and breadth of experience among Indian homeopaths. Wanting to share this, she went on to organise study trips for Western students to India. She also founded the Sunrise Children’s Clinic and the Lotus Clinic, both of which have provided low-cost homeopathic treatment and valuable sitting-in opportunities for students over many years.
Linda has worked as Course Leader at the London College of Classical Homeopathy and, in 2006, founded The Ghana Homeopathy Project. At the Contemporary College, she teaches Philosophy, bringing her passion for both clinical practice and international projects into the classroom.
Chantal Enders
Lecturer & Supervisor
Chantal qualified from the Contemporary College of Homeopathy in 2012 and has since established a strong clinical and teaching presence. She leads our Beginners’ Course, and also teaches Materia Medica and Repertory work for Year 1 and 2 students, blending depth with accessibility.
Alongside her private practice in Bristol, Chantal has been closely involved in community homeopathy projects, offering low-cost clinics to improve access to care and working with the National Centre for Integrative Medicine.
Matt Pepper
Lecturer & Supervisor
Matt is an experienced homeopath, author, and speaker with three decades of practice in the field. He combines clinical work with public speaking, workshops, writing, and programmes focused on emotional wellbeing, resilience, and holistic health transformation.
After leading a fantastic one-day seminar, Matt began lecturing Materia Medica at the college in 2024 and was an instant hit with the students, bringing warmth and clarity to his teaching.
Jacki Becker
Lecturer
Jacki graduated from the College of Homeopathy in 1991, following a career in primary and special needs education. She has extensive experience in the field of mental health from a carer’s perspective and has worked closely with families to support the use of homeopathy across the whole household, even when one individual is primarily affected.
In recent years, Jacki has dedicated much of her time to working with elderly patients - some experiencing memory challenges, others adjusting to reduced independence through physical infirmity. For more than 30 years, she has been engaged in personal development for herself and her family, and continues to explore holistic approaches to wellbeing through nutrition, art and breathwork.
Margot Maidment
Supervisor
Margot has been part of CCH for over 20 years, first as Registrar and later as a valued lecturer, supervisor, and assessor. Known for her thorough notes, research, and wisdom, she has taught materia medica, philosophy, and guided the student clinic.
While stepping back from teaching the Pathology & Disease module, Margot continues as a much-valued supervisor. A lifelong bibliophile, she has a keen interest in homeopathic education, reflective practice, and is part of the steering group of the South West Homeopathic Group, dedicated to CPD and peer support with an international reach.
Rev'd Dr Miryam Clough
Supervisor
Miryam qualified at the College of Homeopathy (London) in 2000 and practised in Bristol for many years. She volunteered at the Ghana Project’s Hope Clinic in Mafi Kumase in 2018. A former lecturer at the Contemporary College of Homeopathy, she supervises students, newly qualified homeopaths, and experienced practitioners.
Miryam currently divides her time between the UK and New Zealand, where she works in the Māori Anglican Church as a priest, researcher and trainer. She has written and presented at conferences on shame, sexual violence, and Covid ethics/impacts. Her third book, New Zealand Churches Respond to the Covid-19 Protection Framework: Loving Our Neighbours? was published in March 2025.
Naomi Devlin
Guest Speaker
Chef and tutor at River Cottage, Naomi Devlin is well known for her work in gluten-free nutrition, fermentation, gut health and holistic, food-based healing. A trained homeopath, she brings homeopathic philosophy into her nutritional practice - focusing not only on symptom relief but on addressing the deeper obstacles to healing.
In her signature masterclass, Nutrition for Homeopaths, Naomi teaches how to take a case from a truly holistic perspective, bridging the principles of nutrition and homeopathy to help practitioners integrate food as medicine into their prescribing. She is the author of Food for a Happy Gut and River Cottage Gluten Free, both celebrating nourishing, restorative recipes that support health and vitality.
Natalie Weekes
Guest Lecturer
Natalie graduated from the college in 2011. Her early focus was on working with children, but her practice soon evolved as more clients began seeking help with skin conditions. Over time, her expertise widened, and she now works predominantly with people experiencing eczema, acne and other chronic skin issues - alongside supporting clients with hormonal health concerns such as painful or irregular periods and perimenopausal symptoms.
Natalie now works exclusively online, meeting clients via Zoom or FaceTime. She can almost always be found working with The Travelling Homeopaths Collective at Glastonbury Festival each year, and is rediscovering her creative side following her move from Bristol to the Dorset countryside.
Chris Gethin
Guest Lecturer
Chris trained at The School of Homeopathy, qualifying in 1985, and has run a busy practice in South Devon ever since. Alongside his clinical work, he has taught for many years at The School of Homeopathy and run evening classes for the public, as well as supervising numerous students through their year of supervised practice and The Society of Homeopaths’ registration process.
He also served as Treasurer and Director of The Society of Homeopaths from 1996 to 2000. At CCH, Chris was a much-loved lecturer in Philosophy for many years, valued for his clarity, depth of knowledge, and warm teaching style. Although he has now stepped back from regular teaching, his contribution has left a lasting mark on the college.
Mira Beattie
Guest Lecturer
Mira has been on a quest to help people – and herself – improve their health and vitality for over 20 years. Along the way, she has studied nutrition, herbalism, life coaching, naturopathy, emotional freedom technique, soul rescuing and homeopathy. She graduated with a BSc (Hons) in Homeopathy in London in 2009 and since then has combined a private practice in London and Serbia with teaching and other projects close to her heart.
A former engineer, businesswoman and healer, Mira brings a unique blend of skills to her work, helping others uncover the true causes of their health problems and take simple, practical steps towards recovery. At CCH, she lectured regularly during the pandemic and was much loved by the students for her boundless energy and candid style of teaching.