Hair Loss Consultations - West Midlands, Essex & Oxfordshire
At Stephen James Trichology, we provide in-depth consultations designed to give you clarity, understanding and confidence about your hair and scalp health.
Whether you’re experiencing hair loss, thinning hair, excessive shedding or scalp concerns, our consultations are the first step towards understanding what’s happening and what can be done.
Your consultation will cost £150 and be carried out by one of our Consultant Trichologists, Stephen James or Christopher Benedict, both of whom are highly trained, experienced, and dedicated to evidence-based trichology care.
Our aim is to provide you with a likely diagnosis, explain the causes clearly, and outline realistic management options - with absolutely no pressure to proceed.
Key Takeaways:
✔ Get a likely diagnosis for your hair & scalp issues
✔ Consultations available with expert Consultant Trichologists
✔ On-going support for men & women with hair loss and thinning hair
✔ Hair loss clinics in West Midlands, Essex and Oxfordshire
What to Expect From Your Hair Loss Consultation
Your initial consultation lasts approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour, allowing time for a thorough assessment and open discussion. During your consultation, we will closely assess the health of your scalp and hair, reviewing:
- Patterns and progression of hair loss
- Scalp condition and inflammation
- Hair shaft quality and density
- Recent changes in health, stress, diet or lifestyle.
Where appropriate, we may recommend blood tests or further scalp analysis to help identify underlying causes such as nutritional deficiencies, hormonal imbalances, or inflammatory conditions. We will also:
- Explore your medical history, general health, lifestyle and hair care routine
- Complete a basic health check, recording a snapshot of your vital signs
- Examine your hair and scalp using specialist trichology tools
- Explain what we believe is happening, why it is happening, and what can be done
- Create a custom management plan tailored to your condition and goals
- We encourage questions and take time to ensure everything is explained clearly and honestly.
To help us gain the most accurate picture, please bring or prepare the following, if available:
- Any photos showing the progression of your hair loss
- Results of any recent blood tests
- A list of current medications, supplements, and hair products you use.
Our Basic Health Check
Our Consultant Trichologists are trained, experienced, and equipped to perform a basic health check to assess your immediate condition and identify any signs of illness or underlying health concerns that may be contributing to hair loss.
This health check typically includes a snapshot view of your vital signs, such as:
Pulse rate and rhythm
Blood pressure
Respiratory rate
Temperature
Oxygen saturation
Blood glucose
This information can help identify any urgent or relevant health concerns, guiding the next steps of your care and informing any recommendations we make.
Your Consultation Report
Following your appointment, you will receive a detailed written report summarising everything discussed during your consultation, including:
- Our findings and likely diagnosis
- Contributing factors
- Recommended next steps and management options.
This allows you to digest the information in your own time, under absolutely no pressure to proceed with any recommendations.
FAQs About Your Hair & Scalp Consultation
We assess and support clients with a wide range of hair and scalp conditions, including telogen effluvium, androgenetic alopecia, alopecia areata, scalp disorders, inflammatory conditions and more. We also offer follow-up appointments, progress reviews, and ongoing support, helping you manage your condition and improve hair and scalp health over time.
Who will carry out my consultation?
«Your consultation will be with one of our Consultant Trichologists, Stephen James or Christopher Benedict, both of whom are experienced specialists in hair and scalp conditions.
How long does a hair loss consultation take?
«Initial consultations typically last 45 minutes to 1 hour, allowing time for a thorough assessment, discussion, and explanation of findings.
What happens during the consultation?
«We will review your medical history, lifestyle and hair care routine, perform a basic health check, examine your hair and scalp with specialist tools, explain our findings, and create a personalised management plan.
What is included in the basic health check?
«The health check includes a snapshot of your vital signs, such as pulse rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate, temperature, oxygen saturation and blood glucose, to help identify any immediate or relevant health concerns.
Will I receive a hair loss diagnosis?
«Our aim is to provide a likely diagnosis based on your assessment. In some cases, further tests such as blood work or scalp analysis may be recommended to confirm underlying causes.
Do I need to bring anything with me?
«If possible, please bring photos showing the progression of your hair loss, recent blood test results, and a list of current medications, supplements, and hair products you use.
Will I feel pressured to start treatment?
«No. After your consultation, you will receive a detailed report so you can review everything in your own time, with no obligation or pressure to proceed.
Do you offer follow-up appointments?
«Yes. We offer follow-up consultations, progress reviews, and ongoing support to help manage your condition and support long-term hair and scalp health.