Treating Anxiety and Depression
Regain your mental balance and wellbeing with Functional Medicine
An evidence-based approach
Anxiety and depression can disrupt your life, but they don't have to define it
Through a functional medicine approach, we explore the intricate web of physical, mental, and emotional factors contributing to these conditions. By understanding and addressing the root causes, we help you regain balance, restore well-being, and allow you to once again achieve a state of calm and happiness.
Understanding the Root Causes of Anxiety and Depression
Anxiety and depression are often symptoms of deeper imbalances within the body. These conditions can be influenced by a variety of factors, including:
How we can help
Our Personalised Approach
We are not counsellors; however, our approach may include some counselling and life coaching strategies. We also encourage you to find a good psychologist, psychotherapist or counsellor that you trust. Having plenty of tools and support while you navigate your path forward is ideal for your long-term success.
- Medical and Stress History: We start by understanding your complete medical history, including any sources of stress and significant life events that may be impacting your mental health. A higher level of past stress or trauma may still be impacting your current mental health, even if you are unaware of this.
- Family History: Exploring your family history helps us identify any genetic predispositions to anxiety and depression. On the other hand, having a family history of mental health disorders, does not mean that this is your future. Genetics play a role, but it is only a small role compared to other factors.
- Food choices and Digestive Function: We assess your diet, eating behaviours and gut health, which are critical components in managing mood disorders.
- Lifestyle Evaluation: Your sleep patterns, exercise routines, and daily activities play a significant role in your overall well-being.
- Biochemical, Metabolic, Hormonal and Microbial Testing: If needed, we can suggest tests to identify imbalances in hormones, nutrients, or gut bacteria that could be contributing to your symptoms. This testing can be expensive and is not generally suggested as part of your initial screen (unless you and your practitioner decide to pursue it), however it can be helpful in more complex cases.
Based on our thorough assessment, we design a treatment plan specifically for you. Our functional medicine approach to anxiety and depression includes:
- Nutritional Support: We recommend dietary changes and supplements to address any nutritional deficiencies and support optimal brain function.
- Hormonal Balance: We help balance your hormones through natural means, ensuring they support rather than hinder your mental health.
- Gut Health Optimisation: We work to restore a healthy balance of gut bacteria and improve digestive health, which can have a profound impact on mood and cognitive function.
- Stress Management and Lifestyle Adjustments: We provide strategies to reduce stress and improve your daily routines, including sleep, exercise, and relaxation practices.
- Herbal and Natural Medicines: We use evidence-based herbal and natural remedies to support mental health and alleviate symptoms.
- Emotional and Mental Support: Healing at a deep level requires the right emotional and mental tools, such as mindfulness meditation, support from friends, or professional counselling.
