Naturopathic Support for Stress and the Nervous System

Improve 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 and nutritional factors that can impact mood, energy and stress tolerance. By understanding and addressing root causes, we can help you regain balance, restore well-being, and achieve a state of calm and happiness. 

We work alongside your GP, psychologist or psychiatrist to gently support your nervous system.

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:

Deficiencies in essential nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids, B vitamins, magnesium and more can impact mental health.

Fluctuations in hormones like cortisol, oestrogen, and thyroid hormones can significantly impact mood.

The gut-brain axis plays a crucial role in mental health, with gut bacteria and digestive health influencing neurotransmitter function.
Chronic inflammation can affect brain function and contribute to mood disorders.
Genetic predispositions can increase the risk of developing anxiety and depression; however, we can also assess your genetics to tailor your support.
Poor sleep, lack of exercise, and high stress levels can all contribute to mood imbalances.
Lack of support, loneliness, lack of community and dysfunctional relationships (either romantic, sibling, housemate, parent, boss etc) can create stress and anxiety, decrease motivation or trigger negative behaviours.
Wellness Vision - Anxiety Treatment - Newcastle Naturopath

How we can help

Our Personalised Approach

We are not counsellors or psychologists. 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.

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Food Choices and Digestive Function: We assess your diet, eating behaviours and gut health, which are critical components in managing mood disorders.
  4. Lifestyle Evaluation: Your sleep patterns, exercise routines, and daily activities play a significant role in your overall well-being.
  5. 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:

  1. Nutritional Support: We recommend dietary changes and supplements to address any nutritional deficiencies and support optimal brain function.
  2. Hormonal Balance: We help balance your hormones through natural means, ensuring they support rather than hinder your mental health.
  3. 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.
  4. Stress Management and Lifestyle Adjustments: We provide strategies to reduce stress and improve your daily routines, including sleep, exercise, and relaxation practices.
  5. Herbal and Natural Medicines: We use evidence-based herbal and natural remedies to support mental health and alleviate symptoms.
  6. 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.

A Holistic Approach

At Wellness Vision, we offer a comprehensive and personalised approach to supporting stress, anxiety and depression. Our goal is to address the unique underlying factors contributing to your symptoms and develop a treatment plan tailored to your needs.

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Trusted by our Clients

A very knowledgeable, passionate and professional team. I highly recommend their regular wellness programs and their holistic approach to evaluating and correcting underlying health issues through natural processes to help you function at your optimum level and alleviate chronic pain and illness. Jasmine is an absolute expert in the field of functional medicine and a perfect guide on your quest for better health with her kind, person centred approach
5 months ago Josh Polley
Jasmin has helped me immensely over the last 3 months. After years of the medical profession only providing quick fixes for my symptoms I was at my wits end. I finally found Jasmin who with her expertise in functional medicine has been able to more accurately pinpoint my problems. I feel that with her knowledge and guidance in wholistic health I am finally getting my health back on track. Thank you Jasmin for your support.
a year ago Caroline Foster
Wellness Vision really is the whole package. It is obvious how passionate Jasmin is about health and wellness. She is a wealth of knowledge, very thorough and compassionate. For me, what makes her stand out is her personal touch and how she worked with me. Jasmin really listened and took a great deal of care with her approach to my health and overall wellness. She explained the 'why' and 'how' which I always felt supported and completely trusted her practice. I would highly recommend Jasmin!
10 years ago Jess Morgan
I can't speak highly enough of Jasmin and her expertise and professionalism in all aspects of my health needs and my children's health needs. I highly recommend Jasmin, if you are struggling with living your best healthy life, weight management, covid symptoms, hormone imbalance the list is endless. Make an appointment, don't put it off - put yourself first. Just awesome. Thanks Jasmin for all your wealth of knowledge and advice.
2 years ago Pamela
Jasmin is a wonderful wholistic practitioner. She listens and problem solves with the client. Her treatments are evidence based and really empowering- including education on lifestyle factors, dietary modifications (including what to ADD not just what to cut out) and high quality supplements. I managed to avoid medications with horrible side effects because of our work together and have never felt better.
2 years ago Danielle Davey

Stress and Nervous System FAQs

A naturopath can support the physical factors that influence stress and mood, including nutrient status, blood sugar stability, thyroid function, gut health and cortisol patterns. This complements, and does not replace, care from your GP, psychologist or psychiatrist. If you're experiencing significant anxiety or depression, we encourage you to remain under the care of your medical and mental health team whilst seeing us.

No. We do not replace mental health care, and we do not advise anyone to stop or change prescribed medication. Anxiety and depression are conditions best managed by your medical and mental health professionals. What we offer sits alongside that care, focusing on the physical and nutritional factors that can influence how you feel day to day.

Thyroid dysfunction, low iron, B12 or vitamin D, blood sugar swings, disrupted cortisol rhythms, poor sleep and gut health can all influence mood, energy and stress tolerance. 

Depending on your history, we may assess thyroid function, iron, B12, vitamin D and other relevant nutrients, and where appropriate, use functional testing to explore cortisol patterns, gut health and other systems relevant to your health history. 

Still have questions? Book a free discovery call HERE