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The College of Phytotherapy was the first to train Medical Herbalists in the United Kingdom.

The College of Practitioners of Phytotherapy

CPP: College of Practitoioners of Phytotherapy

Medical Herbalists who graduated from the College before the year 2000 will hold a Diploma in Phytotherapy ( Dip.Phyt). The College then obtained validation from The University of Wales and its students graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Phytotherapy.

A few other Universities in the United Kingdom also offer BSc courses in Herbal Medicine, including Middlesex and Westminster Universities at the last check.

A qualified Medical Herbalist will have the following

National Institute of Medical Herbalists

MNIMH: The National Institute of Medical Herbalists

MCPP: The College of Practitioners of Phytotherapists

Like so: Andrea Hughes Bsc.(hons) MNIMH, MCPP

Both professional organisations maintain a high level of training, continual professional development and have strict professional codes of conduct. All active practitioners must have current liability insurance,

Andrea is a member of both organisations.

The Institute of Functional Medicine (UK)

Andrea Hughes IFM AFMCP-UK Graduate 2015

IFM: The Institute of Functional Medicine

The IFM Certification Program provides the most comprehensive training available in Functional Medicine. In addition to the above I am currently in the process of attaining the Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner qualification having completed the “Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice” as well as the Advanced Practice Modules.

 
Andrea Hughes Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice (AFMCP) Europe 2025

Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice (AFMCP) Europe 2025.

Testimonials

I am 55 – had severe sleep disturbing night sweats for more than 6months. Stress related alopecia areata, no energy, and a bit down in the dumps. Andrea addressed possible culprits and I had a blood test through medicheck. Easy and convenient, fast results. Since taking the herb mixture prescribed and given by Andrea my night sweats was a past experience. No more changing clothes at night! My hair is growing back, and energy improving. I am nothing less than grateful. Andrea has huge knowledge… Read more
Lottewest sussex
Location: West Sussex. I suffered eighteen agonising months of the skin on my fingers splitting for no apparent reason….. suddenly a stinging pain and I could watch my skin split open and bleed..not only on my finger tips but anywhere on my fingers. I made several visits to my GP who prescribed a variety of ointments and creams, I changed shampoo, soap, washing machine powder/liquid all to no avail. I had an appointment with a Dermatologist who arranged allergy tests and that also was a waste of… Read more
David KWest Sussex
After 6 weeks of herbal medicine and diet for SIBO, after years of suffering: Extreme symptoms of fainting, fatigue, malasie – GONE 100% Abdominal sensations, pain, itchiness, uneasiness – GONE 100% Burping, gurlgling, hiccups – GONE 80% – sometimes noticeable, sometimes not, mild, feeling normal, can forget about it!! K.S – Worthing.
SIBO Improvement!
Dear Andrea This is a huge success story….. As you may remember,my Son had experienced stomach pain every night for nearly 10 years. The hospital prescribed Ranitidine to contain the pain. At first it seemed to help but then didn’t help at all. We came to you. You recommended to steer clear of gluten at first. Then we decided on a stool sample. This showed yeast and low good bacteria. His stomach pain eased almost immediately with your treatment, but every 5 days or so a painful… Read more
LindaWest Sussex
I am so happy to have discovered Andrea! I had been suffering for so long before with various problems including recurrent thrush, very low mood and PMS symptoms and many gut-related issues which have now almost completely disappeared. Where doctors before had just told me that all these symptoms were chronic, or prescribed antibiotics which seemed to make things worse, Andrea took time to identify exactly what was going on in my body and to plan a treatment that took in to account all aspects o… Read more
HollyBrighton
I cannot recommend Andrea Hughes highly enough. Her level of expertise is impressive and she combines such knowledge with compassion and a capacity for listening. I have every reason to be grateful for Andrea’s support when suffering from health issues. If you have health concerns I urge you to be good to yourself and to contact Andrea. You will not regret it.   L.M.B.
L.M.B.
Andrea was recommended to me by a friend. I saw her in relation to my high blood pressure, which had been pointed out by the hospital, as they were dealing with my collapsed lung. Needless to say they wanted to deal with the problem with drugs and more drugs. Andrea was a revelation, my blood pressure has reduced to healthy levels and has remained there after a very short time. I now don’t need to take anything. Thanks Andrea.
DamianBrighton
  A friend with a diagnosis of MS recommended Andrea to me. I too had been experiencing neurological symptoms (pins and needles in my hands and feet; difficulty walking) and after such a glowing review, decided that I would book an appointment. I am so glad that I did! One of the first things you notice when you meet Andrea is how calm and welcoming she is, so unlike any healthcare experience I’ve had. Because I felt at ease, I was able to talk about my experience in a safe space. Andr… Read more
StaceyLondon
I first met Andrea a few years ago during one of her herbal walks at Culberry Nursery. I immediately felt her light, joy and kindness – making herbalism sound so effective and magical, yet accessible. I’ve taken some of her wonderful workshops, and she has been an extremely integral part of my motherhood journey – from the very beginning right through to the present…and my daughter is now almost four years old! She has also been a wonderful, generous and supportive friend. I cannot recomme… Read more
ReneeWorthing
Went to see Andrea for a consultation again yesterday. I suffer from ME, and since she has helped me in the past to feel improvement, after going through a rough patch with it recently I turned to her for some help. She gave me a lot of helpful advice and also set me up with some herbal medicine and different vitamin supplements, specifically for my needs and to help support my health. Well, last night I took two of the Withania capsules before bed as she suggested and used some relaxation and… Read more
Help with ME/CFS
Andrea Hughes Western Medical Herbalist, Functional Medicine, Est 2003
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