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Advanced Aromatherapy & Personalised Remedies

clinical Aromatherapist

A clinical aromatherapist blends the wisdom of plants with professional expertise to support your physical, emotional, and nervous system WELL-BEING. Through a personalised consultation, your unique needs are understood, guiding the careful creation of bespoke remedies such as teas, oils, scrubs, clays, and skincare. Each remedy is thoughtfully formulated for safety and effectiveness, with guidance to continue your aromatherapy journey at home.

Follow-up consultations ensure your care evolves with you, helping you maintain balance, calm, and emotional wellbeing.

Our Process

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One-to-One Initial Consultation

£65

Your journey begins with a thoughtful consultation where we explore your unique needs, lifestyle, and wellness goals. Together, we’ll complete a short form to understand your concerns—whether emotional, physical, or skin-related—and determine the best direction for your bespoke aromatherapy experience. This session lays the foundation for a personalised blend or treatment, ensuring it aligns perfectly with your well-being.

  • Holistic Wellness Exploration – A deep dive into your physical, emotional, and energetic well-being.

  • Personalised Assessment – We discuss your concerns, lifestyle, and goals to determine the best direction for your journey.

  • Intention Setting – Aligning your healing path with mindful intention and purpose.

  • Oracle Card Guidance – A gentle, intuitive reflection to support your process.

  • A Cup of Soothing Tea – Crafted to calm and nourish as we talk.

  • Next Steps & Bespoke Recommendations – Guidance on tailored remedies and treatments moving forward.

  • Sensory Exploration: During your initial consultation, you’ll have the opportunity to smell and experience a selection of essential oils, allowing your intuition to guide you toward the scents and botanicals that resonate most with you.

Follow-Up Aromatherapy Consultation

£35

Take your aromatherapy journey to the next level with a follow-up consultation. In this session, we’ll assess how your personalised blends have been working for you, making any necessary adjustments to enhance their effectiveness. Whether you’ve experienced shifts in your emotional well-being, skin health, or overall balance, we’ll fine-tune your remedies to align perfectly with your evolving needs. This consultation is designed to ensure ongoing support and a deeper connection to the healing power of nature.

  • Review & Reflect – Checking in on your journey, how your bespoke remedies have supported you, and any shifts you've noticed.

  • Fine-Tuning Your Blends – Adjusting or enhancing your aromatherapy, skincare, or herbal remedies as needed.

  • Deeper Exploration – Expanding on any areas that have emerged, whether emotional, physical, or energetic.

  • Oracle Card Guidance – Offering fresh insight and support for your continued healing.

  • Seasonal & Moon Phase Alignments – Honouring nature’s cycles to refine your path.

  • A Cup of Soothing Tea – A moment of stillness and nourishment as we reconnect.

  • Next Steps & Continued Support – Mapping out a long-term plan for balance and well-being.

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our Bespoke Aromatherapy Consultation Awaits

  • Emotions & Overall Wellbeing

    Stress Reduction, Anxiety and Panic Attacks, Depression and Mood Disorders, Emotional Trauma, Low self-esteem, Confidence issues, Fatigue and Grief.

  • Tea Blends

    Anti-inflammatory, Alterative, Antimicrobial, Antispasmodic, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Nervine, Sedative, Tonic & Vulnerary.

  • Aromatic Scholar

    Aromatherapy, Essential Therapeutics for the Skin, Herbal Oils, Hydrosols, Cleansers and Toners, Oils, Gels, Creams, Salves, Exfoliants and Scrubs & Clays

  • Skin Health


    Essential Therapeutics for the Skin, Disorders of the Skin - Acne, Psoriasis, Eczema and Rosaceae, Bruises, Wounds/Scars, Cellulite, Dry Skin & Skin Conditions.


  • Woman's Health

    Aromatics to nurture you through Menstrual cramps, Menopausal symptoms, Perimenopause, Hot flashes, Mood swings, Anxiety, Mood disorders, Insomnia or Sleep Disturbances

  • Body Systems

    Respiratory System, Digestive, Circulatory, Immune, Reproductive, Nervous System, Musculoskeletal System, Integumentary System (Skin) & Endocrine System:

The Power of Essential Oils.

In your private consultation, we explore your physical symptoms, emotional wellbeing, stress patterns, and overall health picture. From there, I create a bespoke therapeutic blend designed specifically for your body.

Every oil is chosen for its chemistry, actions, and energetic properties — working to support the nervous system, hormonal balance, inflammation, sleep, skin, or emotional processing.

Meet YOUR CLINICAL AROMATHERAPIST

Michelle Anna McHugh Budd CCA MIFPA

Not trend-led, but time-honoured. Our three offerings centre on aromatic creation, ritual learning, and immersive experiences — bringing ideas to life with depth, care, and intention.

  • Holistic Therapist Level 3 - Newcastle College

    Ayurvedic Massage Therapist - Tri-Dosha school of Ayurveda

    Introductory Herbalism - The Herbal Academy

    Intermediate Herbalism - The Herbal Academy

    Intuitive Plant Medicine - One Willow Apothecary

    Introduction to Hydrosols - The School of Aromatics Studies

    Aromatics and Mental Health - A Holistic Approach to AromaPsychology - The School of Aromatics Studies

    Aromatic Scholar - Certified Clinical Aromatherapist - The School of Aromatics Studies

    Aromatherapy Teacher Training - The School of Aromatics Studies

    Kitchen Herb-craft - Rowan & Sage

    Seasonal Herb-craft / Astro-herbalism - Rowan & Sage

    Aromatherapy Teacher Training - The School of Aromatics Studies

    Clinical Skills Course Herbal Course - The Herbal Academy

    Business Herbal Course - The Herbal Academy

    Mastering Herbal Formulation Course - The Herbal Academy

  • At The Apotheca, I believe in the transformative beauty of nature and the timeless wisdom of botanicals. My approach is rooted in a deep respect for ancient traditions and the understanding that well-being flourishes when mind, body, and spirit are nurtured in harmony. As a Certified Clinical Aromatherapist, I blend science with intuition, using high-quality essential oils, herbs, and natural preparations to offer personalised support that honours your unique journey. Each consultation, workshop, and ceremony is guided by a holistic philosophy, where every ingredient is thoughtfully selected to align with your personal energy, and every ritual is crafted to encourage balance, clarity, and connection. My intention is to empower you to trust your body's natural rhythms, cultivate mindful self-care practices, and experience the gentle support that nature offers.

  • I grew up surrounded by the vibrant colours of herbs, the comforting aroma of spices, and the gentle presence of flower essences. My family’s health food shop was a quiet sanctuary where the natural world was part of everyday life. Herbal teas steeped on the counter, spices perfumed the air, and the rhythms of the seasons guided our days, planting early seeds of connection and wonder within me.

    Home was a garden-filled place, bordered by an organic vegetable plot for the small vegetarian restaurant my family ran. I spent my childhood roaming freely among the plants, sensing the quiet magic that the earth so generously offered. Nature spirits and unseen guardians felt close, as natural as the shifting tides and the changing light.

    Our shelves overflowed with cinnamon, cardamom, star anise, Greek olive oils, and jars of golden honey — gifts from distant lands that whispered stories of warmth and tradition. My grandfathers, each with their own patch of tended earth — one among roses, the other among rows of vegetables — quietly taught me to listen to the land and respect its slow, steady wisdom.

    Later, my travels to Morocco, Greece, and India deepened these early roots, inviting me to explore the ancient ways people have always turned to the plants and elements for comfort, support, and balance. These experiences continue to shape my path, weaving together a lifelong devotion to nature, intuition, and simple, meaningful connection.

  • As a fully accredited Clinical Aromatherapist with the International Federation of Professional Aromatherapists (IFPA), I adhere to the highest standards of professional practice, safety, and ethical care. My training and membership with IFPA ensure that all treatments and formulations are delivered with expert knowledge, integrity, and respect for each individual’s well-being. I am also fully insured, giving you peace of mind that every session and workshop is carried out with professionalism and care.

ACCREDITATION

AS A FULLY ACCREDITED CLINICAL AROMATHERAPIST WITH THE INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF PROFESSIONAL AROMATHERAPISTS (IFPA), I ADHERE TO THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE, SAFETY, AND ETHICAL CARE. MY TRAINING AND MEMBERSHIP WITH IFPA ENSURE THAT ALL TREATMENTS AND FORMULATIONS ARE DELIVERED WITH EXPERT KNOWLEDGE, INTEGRITY, AND RESPECT FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL’S WELL-BEING. I AM ALSO FULLY INSURED, GIVING YOU PEACE OF MIND THAT EVERY SESSION AND WORKSHOP IS CARRIED OUT WITH PROFESSIONALISM AND CARE.

Fully certified & insured

One-to-one care, where your wellbeing is held in focus.

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