Natural Therapies for Depression: A Personalized, Naturopathic Approach to Healing
Feeling tired. Then disconnected. Then… hollow.
It isn’t just numbness — it’s a quiet kind of devastation.
A darkness that seeps in slowly until you can’t quite remember what hope feels like.
You can’t explain why — only that the light inside you feels like it’s fading.
You’ve tried everything. But the darkness won’t lift.
What if the answer lies deeper — in your biochemistry, your story, and your cells?
Depression doesn’t simply make you feel low; it can quietly dismantle your life.
Relationships strain. Focus blurs. The things that once brought joy now feel unreachable —
like wearing dark sunglasses that block every ray of light.
The positive can’t get through. Even warmth feels distant.
You may still smile at others, but inside, the flame has gone out.
It’s not laziness. It’s not weakness.
It’s a deep biochemical and emotional exhaustion —
where every step feels like wading through mud.
If you’ve been there, you know depression doesn’t just hurt the mind —
it eclipses your spirit, your energy, your very sense of self.
But even here, when it feels like the light has gone out,
something inside you still waits — quiet, patient, unbroken.
Like a flintstone held in the dark, it only takes a single spark to begin again.
A spark can be small — a kind word, a moment of clarity, the right support —
but it’s enough to rekindle what’s been missing.
And with the right tools, that flicker can grow —
not overnight, but gently, steadily — into something warm and alive again.
Just as one spark can ignite a bushfire, one shift in chemistry, one moment of truth,
can begin to burn through the darkness and light your way forward.
At BalanSoul, we’re here to help you strike that first spark.
At BalanSoul, we specialize in natural therapies for depression that go beyond symptom management to uncover and treat the root causes of emotional imbalance.
Whether you’re experiencing low motivation, fatigue, anxious overthinking, or deep emotional flatness, our integrative approach blends evidence-based natural medicine with functional testing and compassionate care to support long-term recovery — without relying solely on medication, or while working alongside it.
What Is Depression?
Depression is more than sadness — it’s a deep disruption in how your body and brain process energy, emotions, and connection. It may look like fatigue or disinterest on the outside, but inside, it’s often a daily struggle to stay afloat.
It can affect your relationships, focus, sleep, and even your physical health — yet many people are told it’s “just in your head” or that medication is the only answer.
As someone who has lived with depression for much of my life, I understand how isolating and overwhelming it can feel. If you’d like to read more about my personal journey, visit my story: Why I Care About Depression.
Here at BalanSoul, we don’t just treat symptoms — we decode the underlying chemistry of your depression.
But what if we told you depression isn’t one condition — but five, each with a unique chemical signature?
Backed by decades of biochemical research, the Walsh Protocol reveals a groundbreaking insight: for most people with depression, their symptoms are linked to one of five distinct brain-based biotypes.
⚗️ These biotypes aren’t just theory — they show up in blood tests and brain chemistry… and explain why some people thrive on antidepressants while others get worse.
👇 Let’s explore what that means for you….
The Walsh Protocol & Biotypes of Depression
What if your depression wasn’t a generic chemical imbalance… but one of five distinct biotypes with very different brain chemistry and treatment needs?
Dr. William Walsh analyzed over 30,000 patients with clinical depression, conducting more than 250,000 lab assays. What emerged was revolutionary: 95% of depression cases fit into five clear biotypes, each defined by unique biochemical patterns and symptoms.
🔗We use this system to help identify your individual neurochemical fingerprint — and finally match treatment to your biology.
The 5 Biotypes of Depression (Walsh Protocol)
Each biotype has specific lab findings, symptoms, and treatment implications.
1. Undermethylation Depression (~38%)
Low serotonin activity + high histamine + inner tension.
- Driven by a low methylation status (low SAMe/SAH ratio).
- Signs and symptoms include: perfectionism; high inner tension; obsessive thinking; competitiveness; social isolation; seasonal allergies; high achievement under stress; and tendency toward anxiety or depression when overworked.
- Folate often makes symptoms worse in this group — despite being a methyl donor.
- 📈Usually responds well to SSRIs.
🧪 Labs: High blood histamine, low basophils, low SAMe.
🧠 Best nutrients: SAMe; methionine, zinc, B6, calcium, magnesium, TMG.
⚠️ Caution: Often worsens with folate or folinic acid.
2. Overmethylation / Folate-Responsive Depression (~20%)
High dopamine/norepinephrine + low histamine + anxious, creative temperament.
- Characterized by excessive methyl donors and low whole-blood histamine.
- Frequently worsen with SSRIs, but improve with folate.
- Signs and symptoms include: anxiety; panic attacks; sensitivity to medications or supplements; sleep disturbance; food and chemical intolerance; and creative or emotionally intense personalities.
🧪 Labs: Low histamine, elevated SAMe/SAH ratio.
🧠 Best nutrients: Folate, B12, niacin/niacinamide, GABA, zinc, DMAE, manganese.
⚠️ Caution: Avoid methyl donors such as SAMe and methionine.
3. Copper Overload Depression (~17%)
- Characterized by elevated serum copper and depressed zinc levels.
- More than 95% of cases are female (but also very common in males)
- Linked to hormonal shifts (puberty, pregnancy, oral contraceptives, menopause).
- Signs and Symptoms include: post-partum depression, estrogen intolerance, tinnitus, skin sensitivity (tags in shirts/blouses, rough fabrics, cheap metals), anger outbursts, academic underachievement.
🧪 Labs: High plasma copper, low ceruloplasmin, low zinc, low metallothionein.
🧠 Best nutrients: Vitamin C, Zinc, B6, selenium, manganese (if not undermethylated), MT-promoting compounds.
⚠️Caution: Zinc must be introduced slowly to avoid temporary worsening. Avoid copper-rich multivitamins or birth-control pills.
4. Pyrrole Disorder Depression (~15%)
- Characterized by elevated urinary HPL (kryptopyrroles), which depletes zinc and B6.
- Signs and Symptoms include: Severe anxiety; poor dream recall; sensitivity to light/noise; frequent infections; mood swings; reading disorders; tendency to stay up very late; tendency to delay or skip breakfast
🧪 Labs: Elevated kryptopyrroles in urine, low zinc, low B6.
🧠 Best nutrients: Zinc, P5P/B6, primrose oil (GLA), biotin.
📈 Response: Often shows rapid improvement within weeks of correcting nutrient deficiencies.
5. Toxic Metal Overload Depression (~5%)
- Characterized by accumulation of lead, mercury, or other toxic metals interfering with neurotransmitter signaling.
- These individuals often have no emotional trauma history yet suffer deep, persistent depression.
- Signs and symptoms include: metallic taste; digestive issues; mood volatility; brain fog; poor focus; irritability; fatigue; learning or developmental issues; chemical sensitivity; and slow recovery from illness.
🧪 Labs: Heavy metal panels, high oxidative stress markers.
🧠 Best nutrients: Zinc, selenium, glutathione, calcium (lead), MT-promoting nutrients.
🌿 Supportive care: Focus on detoxification pathways and antioxidant support.
Why the Walsh Biotype Model Matters
- SSRIs help some, worsen others.
- Folate is healing in one group, harmful in another.
- Symptoms like anxiety, OCD, or fatigue can have opposite biochemical roots.
As a practitioner personally trained by Dr. William Walsh, I use this biotype model to help uncover the underlying biochemical patterns contributing to depression. Dr. Walsh’s research has shown that many individuals with treatment-resistant depression fall into one of several nutrient-based biotypes — each requiring a distinct treatment approach.
💡This is why we test — not guess.
At BalanSoul, we integrate this powerful model into your personalized care. For deeper insight into each biotype, you can explore our Walsh Protocol page — or get started today with a discovery call.
“The Walsh Protocol is a powerful starting point—but it’s only part of the picture. We tailor each plan using multiple root-cause tools for lasting healing.”
Root Causes & Contributing Factors
Depression is rarely caused by one factor alone.
As we’ve already explored through the five key biotypes, chemistry plays a powerful role — but it’s only one layer of a much larger picture. Depression is a multi-layered, multifactorial condition, woven like a web where biology, environment, and experience all interact.
At BalanSoul, we look at each thread under a microscope — from hormones and neurotransmitters to trauma, sleep, and nutrition — to understand how they connect and what’s driving your symptoms.
For example, low thyroid function, chronic gut inflammation, oxidative stress, or blood-sugar imbalance can each disrupt mood regulation. So can genetic variants, nutrient deficiencies, or long-term stress that alters brain chemistry and adrenal balance.
The more we uncover, the clearer it becomes: depression is not just a mood disorder — it’s a systems disorder.
To understand depression fully, we examine it through five key dimensions — each one revealing a different piece of the biochemical and environmental puzzle:
Biochemical Imbalances
- Low serotonin or dopamine
- Nutrient deficiencies (zinc, B12, folate)
- Impaired methylation (MTHFR, SAMe)
- Neuroinflammation / oxidative stress
Genetic & Epigenetic Factors
- MTHFR, COMT, MAO-A SNPs
- Pyrrole disorder (elevated HPL)
- High histamine, low DAO
- BDNF polymorphisms
Environmental & Trauma Triggers
- Childhood trauma or chronic stress
- Mold illness, chemical sensitivity
- EMF sensitivity or toxin exposure
- Gut-brain dysfunction, dysbiosis
Lifestyle Contributors
- Irregular sleep, burnout, shift work
- Poor diet, ultra-processed foods
- Substance use or caffeine overreliance
- Lack of sunlight or movement
Hormonal & Neuroendocrine Factors
- Thyroid dysfunction (esp. Hashimoto’s)
- Postpartum hormone crash
- Low DHEA or cortisol depletion
- Estrogen withdrawal → MAO-A spike (perimenopause, postpartum)
Signs & Symptoms of Depression
As we’ve seen, depression is rarely caused by a single problem — it’s a multi-layered condition that can arise from imbalances in chemistry, hormones, and life experiences. Each person’s story looks different, which is why symptoms can vary so widely.
For some, depression feels like a deep fatigue that seeps into every cell — a heaviness that never lifts. For others, it’s restlessness, anxiety, or a deep sense of impending doom — as if standing at the edge of a bottomless pit, hollow and numb, yet still aching inside.
That’s why at BalanSoul, we don’t just look at depression as one diagnosis. We look for its unique pattern in you — the way it shows up in your energy, sleep, focus, and emotions. The more precisely we can map your symptom picture, the more effectively we can tailor your treatment plan.
Below are some of the most common signs and symptoms of depression, ranging from subtle emotional shifts to more physical, biochemical indicators. Recognizing your own combination of these patterns is often the first step toward recovery.
Emotional & Cognitive
- Low motivation or energy
- Persistent sadness or flatness
- Brain fog, poor concentration
- Anxiety mixed with emotional numbness
Physical & Behavioral
- Changes in appetite or sleep
- Chronic fatigue, especially in the morning
- Aches and pains with no clear cause
- Avoidance, isolation, or feeling disconnected
Symptoms of Depression in Women, Men, and Teens
While depression shares core features across everyone, it can present differently depending on age and gender. Understanding these patterns helps us tailor more effective care.
Group | Common Symptom Patterns |
Women | Anxiety, excessive guilt, hormonal sensitivity (e.g. premenstrual, postpartum), appetite changes, tearfulness |
Men | Irritability, fatigue, anger, social withdrawal, substance use, loss of motivation, denial of emotional pain |
Teens | Mood swings, irritability, school difficulties, sleep changes, social withdrawal, low self-esteem, risk-taking, emotional shutdown |
How It Feels To Live With Depression
Wondering how it really feels to be depressed?
It’s more than sadness — though for some, it is exactly that: a heavy, unrelenting sadness that feels like grief without end.
For others, it’s exhaustion, emptiness, or the quiet ache of disconnection — a sense of being alive, but not truly living.
It can feel like moving through fog with weights around your ankles — every step an effort.
Some days you can still show up, go to work, and smile when expected.
Other days, even getting out of bed feels impossible.
For some, it’s the constant tension of anxiety and hopelessness colliding — your body wired, your spirit empty.
For others, it’s a hollow, echoing numbness that drains meaning from everything once loved.
And for those in the darkest places, it can become so unbearable that the thought of not existing feels like relief.
Imagine how deep that pain must be — to wish for silence over survival. That’s how real and serious depression can be.
- “It’s like my light went out, and no one noticed.”
- “I smile in public, but inside, I feel invisible.”
- “I wake up tired. I go to bed tired. I dream of rest I never reach.”
- “Some days I feel nothing at all. Other days I feel everything, all at once.”
- “I used to care about life. Now I just try to make it through the day.”
Depression isn’t weakness or laziness.
It’s a deep biochemical and emotional exhaustion, where your chemistry and your hope both feel depleted.
It can dismantle confidence, steal connection, and quietly unravel the parts of you that once felt strong.
But even when everything feels dark, something within you remains — a faint spark, waiting.
With the right support, that spark can grow again — gently, steadily — until the warmth returns and light reaches places you thought were lost.
What My Clients Often Say:
“I’ve tried therapy and meds, but no one ever looked at my biology.”
“It wasn’t until I addressed my gut and nutrients that I finally felt a shift.”
Testing & Functional Investigations
At BalanSoul, we use targeted functional testing to uncover the biochemical patterns behind depression. Every individual is different, and testing helps us personalize your plan.
Below are some of the key functional tests we often recommend for clients with depression.
These represent the most common starting points, though your individual plan may include additional investigations depending on your history and symptoms.
🔬 Recommended Investigations:
- Zinc & Copper Balance (plasma)
- Histamine + Methylation Markers (SAMe, B12, MTHFR)
- Pyrrole Test (HPL urine)
- Vitamin D, Iron Studies, B12, Folate
- Thyroid Function: TSH, fT3, fT4, rT3, antibodies
- Organic Acids Test (OAT) – for neurotransmitter metabolites and mitochondrial function
- Ceruloplasmin – to evaluate copper overload
- Omega-3 Index – for brain health & inflammation balance
- 4-Point Cortisol Rhythm Panel – to assess adrenal fatigue or stress response patterns
🧭 These are optional but often recommended depending on your history and symptoms.
Does vitamin D help depression? Research suggests it can. Low levels of vitamin D have been consistently linked to higher rates of depression — especially during winter or in individuals with limited sun exposure. That’s why we often assess vitamin D as part of our foundational nutrient testing.
At BalanSoul, we believe lasting recovery begins with clarity.
That’s why we use functional pathology testing to uncover the hidden biochemical patterns shaping your mental health — so your treatment plan is based on data, not assumptions.
If you’d like to see exactly which tests we offer and how they fit into your recovery journey, explore our dedicated testing pages below:
🧬 View All Functional Tests – Discover our full range of laboratory assessments, including Methylation, Pyrrole, OAT, Amino Acid, HTMA, Thyroid, and more.
🧾 Explore Pathology Testing Packages & Pathways – Learn which tests are essential, recommended, or strategic add-ons — depending on your goals, stage of care, and budget.
Together, these pages form your testing roadmap, showing where to begin and how each test connects to your mood, energy, and emotional wellbeing.
Natural and Integrative Treatment Options
There are many natural ways to treat depression — but not all of them work for every individual.
At BalanSoul, we take an individualised and evidence-informed approach, blending naturopathic psychiatry with modern nutritional and lifestyle medicine. Our goal is to help your body and mind recover balance — by supporting neurotransmitters, hormones, inflammation, and the nervous system together.
Rather than chasing symptoms, we look at how your biology, experiences, and environment interact — designing a plan that helps your mood, energy, and emotional stability gradually restore.
Every treatment recommendation is grounded in testing, clinical evidence, and compassion, ensuring that what you receive is not generic — it’s truly yours.
Nutritional Psychiatry
Depression isn’t just a chemical imbalance — it’s often a reflection of unmet nutritional and biochemical needs. Within the emerging field of nutritional psychiatry, specific nutrients and amino acids are used to help rebalance mood chemistry, reduce inflammation, and restore energy regulation in the brain. These interventions are designed to complement both conventional and functional care plans.
- Omega-3 Fatty Acids – Support neuronal membrane fluidity, improve serotonin signaling, and are linked to reduced depressive symptoms in multiple meta-analyses.
- B Vitamins – Especially B12, folate/methylfolate, and B6, which act as essential cofactors in methylation and monoamine synthesis.
- SAMe (S-adenosylmethionine) – Shown to elevate serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine while improving antidepressant response rates.
- Tryptophan/Tyrosine & 5-HTP – Natural serotonin and dopamine precursors that may restore low mood and sleep when combined with synergistic nutrients like B6, magnesium, and zinc.
- Magnesium & Zinc – Regulate NMDA receptors, calm neuronal excitability, and help balance stress hormones.
- N-Acetylcysteine (NAC) – Increases brain glutathione, reducing oxidative stress and improving motivation and emotional regulation.
- Probiotics – Certain probiotic strains—sometimes called psychobiotics—have been shown to influence the HPA axis and communicate directly with the brain through the vagus nerve.
These specialised strains can boost serotonin production, reduce cortisol, and support emotional balance.
Not all probiotics have these effects, so it’s important to use clinically validated strains selected by a naturopath for mood support rather than general digestive formulas.
Botanical Medicine
Herbal medicines offer gentle yet clinically significant support for mood, energy, and stress resilience. They act on the HPA axis, modulate inflammation, and enhance neurotrophic factors such as BDNF — helping restore balance to both brain and body.
Core Mood-Balancing Herbs
- St John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum) – The best-studied herbal antidepressant, shown in numerous trials to be comparable to standard antidepressants for mild-to-moderate depression, but with fewer side effects.
- Rhodiola rosea – An adaptogen that improves energy, reduces fatigue, and modulates the stress response via glucocorticoid receptor sensitivity. Trials show similar improvements to sertraline with better tolerability.
- Saffron (Crocus sativus) – Meta-analyses confirm saffron’s antidepressant efficacy equals SSRIs in mild-to-moderate MDD. Active carotenoids (crocin, crocetin) exhibit antioxidant, neuroprotective, and anti-inflammatory actions.
- Bupleurum (Bupleurum falcatum) – Found to significantly raise BDNF and NGF levels, improving neuroplasticity and mood stability in clinical trials.
- Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) – Beyond its adrenal-supportive effects, licorice flavonoids (liquiritin, LF) demonstrate antidepressant activity through HPA axis regulation, BDNF activation, and reduced neuroinflammation.
- Gynostemma (Gynostemma pentaphyllum) – Rich in gypenosides that inhibit hippocampal neuroinflammation and enhance BDNF/TrkB signaling, showing antidepressant-like effects in chronic stress models.
- Ginkgo biloba – Meta-analysis data indicate improved depression scores (HAMD, BDNF, 5-HT) within 4–8 weeks; particularly useful in cognitive fog, vascular mood changes, or SSRI augmentation.
Calming Nervine Tonics
- Passionflower, Lemon Balm, Chamomile, Skullcap, Zizyphus, and Valerian – Relax the nervous system, relieve anxious rumination, and aid restorative sleep.
- Magnesium & Valerian pairing – Shown to ease muscular tension and calm overactive stress circuits.
Lifestyle & Mind-Body Interventions
- Light therapy and sleep rhythm correction for circadian-related depression.
- Exercise and movement therapy to enhance endorphins and BDNF (brain-derived neurotrophic factor).
- Meditation, breathwork, and trauma-informed mind–body therapies to calm the vagus nerve and reset stress response patterns.
- Mind-Body Medicine sessions and guided audio programs (via Mindivine.com) to reinforce emotional healing at home.
Customized Supplement Plans
Every client receives a tailored formula based on test results, clinical findings, and Walsh biotype patterns.
Through compounded capsules, powders, and liquid herbal extracts, we simplify complex regimens — often combining five or more targeted nutrients into one personalised product for convenience and cost-effectiveness.
💡 However, because depression is a multifactorial, multi-layered condition, there’s no single supplement or product that can address every biochemical pathway involved.
Comprehensive treatment often requires multiple practitioner-grade products, each selected to support key mechanisms such as neurotransmitter balance, methylation, inflammation, oxidative stress, and adrenal function.
⚗️ Wherever possible, we consolidate your plan through compounding — reducing bottle load, improving adherence, and maintaining precision without sacrificing therapeutic depth.
This approach ensures your regimen remains targeted, practical, and sustainable over the long term.
⚠️ Professional Guidance & Compounding Notice
All compounded formulations are prepared by licensed Australian compounding pharmacies, ensuring precision, quality, and safety.
While the herbs and nutrients discussed on this page are supported by research, they should never be self-prescribed.
Nutrient and herbal therapies must be tailored to your individual biochemistry, test results, and methylation status — for example, SAMe may worsen symptoms in over-methylators, while other supplements can interfere with medications.
For safe and effective care, always work with a qualified practitioner who can interpret your results and design a protocol suited to your specific biotype and needs.
💛 And for those who feel like they’ve already tried everything — with no success — there’s hope here too.
Many of the people I work with come to me after years of trying and not finding relief. I know this journey, because I’ve walked it too.
You can read about my personal story here 💛 →
What If Nothing Has Worked? (Treatment-Resistant Depression)
If you’ve tried antidepressants, therapy, or even TMS without lasting relief, you’re not alone. Many people with depression spend years searching for the right solution — but that doesn’t mean your situation is hopeless.
Sometimes, what feels “treatment-resistant” isn’t resistance at all — it’s a sign that the underlying drivers of your mood haven’t been fully uncovered yet.
At BalanSoul, we look deeper — exploring nutrient patterns, hormonal balance, inflammation, and stress-response systems that may influence how your brain functions and heals.
💡 There’s no single road to recovery — but there are always new directions to explore.
Emerging research continues to expand options for people who haven’t found relief through conventional care. From evidence-based nutritional and functional medicine approaches, to newer medically supervised innovations like ketamine-assisted therapy and psychedelic-assisted treatments (where legally approved), the landscape of depression care is changing.
Even when it feels like you’ve reached a dead end, there is always another path forward.
If you’ve tried everything — and nothing has worked — don’t give up. There’s always more to discover, and you don’t have to walk it alone.
When Others Don’t Understand Your Depression
Do people tell you to “snap out of it” or act like you should just think positive? You’re not alone.
Many people living with depression feel unseen — not because they’re weak, but because their pain is invisible to others.
My free eBook, The Meaning of Depression: A Guide for Family & Friends, helps you bridge that gap — so your loved ones can finally understand what you’re going through, and you no longer have to keep explaining what can’t easily be put into words.
Mind-Body Medicine: Integrating Meditation into Depression Recovery
While our naturopathic protocols address depression at the biochemical level — using nutrients, lab testing, and functional interventions — true healing also involves the nervous system. This is where Mind-Body Medicine plays a crucial role.
Depression isn’t just a chemical imbalance or low mood. It affects your energy, motivation, sleep, digestion, immune system, and even your capacity for hope. That’s why our approach includes tools that work on multiple levels — from biochemistry to breath, and from the brain to the soul.
One of the most powerful tools in this realm is meditation and guided imagery. These practices don’t just relax you — they rewire the brain’s circuits of despair, calm the overactive stress response, and help awaken the healing system that’s already within you.
Featured Program: Escape From Depression
Escape From Depression is a self-healing audio program created by Dr. Emmett Miller — one of the pioneers of mind-body medicine.
This powerful MP3 blends deep relaxation, guided imagery, cognitive insight, and self-hypnosis to address the deeper roots of depression. Whether you’re experiencing emotional numbness, hopelessness, or chronic sadness, this program helps you reconnect with the part of yourself that still knows how to heal.
This MP3 is ideal for those who feel “stuck” in their depression — and want a gentle way to shift out of shutdown and into healing.
🧡 Start here with a single program — or scroll down to preview the full bundle.
🎧 Download Escape From Depression MP3 – and listen to a FREE sample
MP3 Download – Freedom from Depression, Sadness & Trauma Package
In addition to the single track, we also offer a complete MP3 bundle that supports healing from depression from multiple angles — emotional, cognitive, neurological, and somatic.
This bundle includes Dr. Miller’s most trusted programs for addressing:
- Inner child healing
- Shame and emotional trauma
- Grief and unresolved loss
- Chronic fatigue and insomnia
- Cultivating peace, purpose, and resilience
👉 Explore the Full Depression Meditation Bundle – and listen to FREE samples of the FULL bundle (simply scroll down to the free samples)
✋ Not sure where to start?
Begin with Escape From Depression as a gentle first step — or explore the full meditation package to support your recovery from multiple angles.
What To Expect From Working With Us
We know how overwhelming it can feel to seek help — especially if you’ve tried things before that didn’t work.
At BalanSoul, we start by listening. Before your first session, you’ll complete a thorough pre-consult questionnaire so we can dive deep from day one.
- Initial 75-minute consultation
- Functional test recommendations (optional)
- Personalized written plan
- Follow-up support via telehealth or email check-ins
Self-Guided Tools to Explore
Uncover your brain chemistry profile — find out which key neurotransmitters may be out of balance.
See how our personalised, evidence-based plan targets the root cause of low mood.
👉 Curious if functional support could help your depression?
What’s Next?
Depression doesn’t define you — and you don’t have to face it alone. At BalanSoul, we take your symptoms seriously, and we also look deeper. Using advanced biochemical testing, root-cause investigation, and compassionate naturopathic care, we build a plan tailored to you.
Here are three simple ways to take the next step:
🔎 Explore Functional Testing
Uncover what’s going on beneath the surface — from nutrient imbalances to methylation or pyrrole disorder.
📞 Book a Free Discovery Call
Let’s talk about what’s going on and whether this kind of approach is right for you. No pressure — just a friendly chat.
📘 Learn About Biotype-Based Depression Support
Discover how nutritional psychiatry is helping thousands of people feel like themselves again.
FAQ
Do I need a formal diagnosis?
Not at all. We support anyone experiencing emotional challenges — diagnosis or not.
Can I stay on medication?
Yes. We work alongside your existing plan, and we never suggest stopping medication without your prescriber.
Is this safe for teenagers or perinatal clients?
Yes — all plans are tailored to your life stage, including postpartum, teens, or menopause.
How can I help someone with depression?
Depression can be isolating—and those struggling often don’t know how to ask for help. If you’re supporting someone, the first step is listening without judgment. Encourage them to seek professional support and consider sharing this page or my free eBook with them. If they’re resistant, you can still plant seeds by being consistently gentle, patient, and present.
Can depression cause physical pain?
Yes — many people with depression feel it in their bodies: tension, headaches, digestive issues, or fatigue.
Why don’t antidepressants work for me?
Medication can help, but it doesn’t address the root causes. Nutrient imbalances, inflammation, or trauma may still be driving symptoms.
Will I ever get over this?
Yes. While recovery rarely happens overnight, healing is absolutely possible. Depression isn’t a fixed identity — it’s a signal that something deeper needs attention. When we address the root causes, balance nutrient chemistry, and rebuild the body’s natural rhythms, most people not only improve — they rediscover parts of themselves they thought were gone.
What’s the first step toward feeling better
The first step is understanding what’s driving your depression. For some, it’s biochemical; for others, it’s stress, trauma, or lifestyle. At BalanSoul, we start with a detailed consultation and, where needed, functional testing to reveal your unique patterns. From there, we create a step-by-step plan — gentle, evidence-based, and deeply personal — to help you move toward clarity, stability, and genuine joy again.
