Louise was deeply concerned for her black Labrador, Molly, who had developed an extreme sensitivity to noise. Although Molly was not a rescue and had no known history of trauma, she had always been fearful. Even gentle sounds, such as rain tapping against a window, would cause her to tremble and hide under the bed. Over the years, Louise had learned to manage this behaviour, but a prolonged period of nightly fireworks pushed Molly beyond her coping threshold.

Initially, Molly selected violet leaf, valerian, hemp, hops, and frankincense, which offered some relief. However, as the fireworks continued night after night, she eventually shut down completely. She refused all remedies, trembled uncontrollably, panted heavily, and drooled excessively. In desperation, Louise’s husband took her to the vet, where Molly was prescribed Calmex. She settled after approximately forty-five minutes, although it was unclear whether this was due to the medication, or if it was because the fireworks had finally stopped.

Louise contacted me seeking support through self-medication, hoping for a more lasting solution to Molly’s sensitivity to rain, fireworks, and even gunfire, which caused her to bolt toward the car and refuse to move. While I felt confident that her fear of fireworks could be addressed, I was less certain about resolving her response to extreme, sudden noises such as gunfire.

When I began working with Molly a couple of weeks later, the first remedy she selected was sandalwood, which she clearly indicated should be applied over her bladder, reflecting the deeper link between fear and kidney energy. She then selected German chamomile. As the session progressed, an unexpected moment unfolded. Rain began to fall, an event that would previously have sent Molly fleeing to hide. This time, she remained lying quietly on the floor, opening her eyes with only mild unease. After a further application of sandalwood, Molly settled even more deeply. As the rain intensified against the windows, she remained calm and relaxed, something Louise had not witnessed in years.

A few days later, Louise emailed to express her profound relief and gratitude at seeing such a transformation unfold in front of her.

Dear Caroline,

I wanted to share the remarkable changes we’ve witnessed in Molly since our consultation with you. It feels like nothing short of a miracle. In the days following our session, Molly faced a symphony of challenges - fireworks, heavy rain, and howling winds. One evening, a storm raged outside, with rain pounding loudly on the Velux windows. It was the kind of scene that would have once left Molly trembling in fear. When I noticed the familiar signs of anxiety in her eyes, I offered her the oils you recommended - sandalwood, German chamomile, yarrow, and juniper.

To my astonishment, her response was immediate. After applying the sandalwood, Molly lay down peacefully, she then inhaled the yarrow and juniper, which took her to an even deeper state of calm. Since that stormy night, we’ve enjoyed peaceful evenings in the lounge, a place we once had to abandon during bad weather or loud noises. No more anxious retreats to the bedroom, no more shaking, panting, or accidents caused by fear.

Molly hasn’t needed to self-select anything for the past few days, although I continue to offer her the oils daily. I can’t express enough gratitude for your guidance and support. Molly’s transformation has brought us so much joy and relief, all thanks to your expertise in innate medicine.”

Warm regards, Louise

Another email with an update from Louise

I wanted to share an incredible update on Molly’s progress. Yesterday, while out on a walk, we unexpectedly heard a shotgun in the distance. Molly’s reaction was unimaginable, there was no panic, no rushing back to the car, no panting or shaking. As we got closer to the sound, she did become a little anxious, but what amazed me was how quickly she recovered once we walked away. She was able to finish the rest of the walk calmly, a huge step forward for Molly, and I’m so proud of her progress!