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Mental Health Support

Mental health support

We look at mental health through a biology-led lens. Anxiety, low mood and difficulty regulating emotion don't exist in isolation from the body - they can be shaped by nutritional imbalances, retained neurodevelopmental patterns, and how the sensory system processes the world. Our personalised programs work with these underlying factors which may be fuelling symptoms, alongside any care you already have. The work is led by experienced practitioners, individually designed for each person, and built around what the assessment shows.

Find what works. Every option, honestly rated. With or without a diagnosis.

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Helping individuals with mental health issues to thrive

It is important to be able to recognise if you or your child may be struggling with a mental health problem and let your doctor know.

Our biology-led, natural approach helps optimise mental health and wellbeing

You do not require a diagnosis to begin building the wellbeing and resilience needed to support good mental health today.

Our Biology-led Therapy Options

BioTransform

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Nutrition and lifestyle

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Test-led supplementation

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Walsh nutrient therapy

The biochemistry behind how you feel

Mood, sleep, focus and emotional regulation all depend on the balance of nutrients the brain has to work with. Imbalances in that biochemistry can contribute to how someone feels, yet they’re rarely looked at. BioTransform is a practitioner-led pathway, delivered by The Key Clinic, that uses testing to identify the specific imbalances at play and a personalised plan to address them, supporting the biological foundations of mental wellbeing alongside any other care.

What you take away lasts longer than the program. Nobody has ever asked why. That is the question we start with, and because the answer is about your own biology, you keep it: your results, and an understanding of your own biochemistry, stay with you for life.

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BioTransform

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Nutrition and lifestyle

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Test-led supplementation

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Walsh nutrient therapy

The biochemistry behind how you feel

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NeuroMature

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NeuroMature

When the body stays on high alert

Sometimes anxiety has a physical root. When the Moro reflex, an infant startle response, stays active beyond its natural window, the body can remain primed for threat: quick to startle, slow to settle, on edge in ways that feel a lot like anxiety. For some people, that low-level alarm is part of what's fuelling how they feel. NeuroMature uses short daily movement exercises to help integrate these retained reflexes, which for some can ease that constant sense of being on guard, so calm becomes easier to reach.

NeuroMature

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NeuroMature

When the body stays on high alert

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BrightBeatz · Emerging

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When the world sounds too loud

For some people, low mood and anxiety are made worse by how they hear. When the ear takes in sound too sharply, or processes certain frequencies unevenly, everyday environments become draining, and the effort of coping with that can wear down mood, focus and patience. BrightBeatz is a 10-day at-home listening program that helps the ear process sound in a more balanced way, which for some reduces that daily sensory strain and the tension that comes with it.

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When the world sounds too loud

These programs work with factors that may be contributing to how you feel. They are designed to complement mental-health care, not replace it. If you're struggling, please also speak to your GP or a mental-health professional.

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Testimonials

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BrightBeatz + NeuroMature

It felt like we were looking for the missing puzzle pieces for our son. The more we learned about retained primitive reflexes, the more we understood why our son was struggling. The transformation in our son's confidence has been remarkable.

BioTransform

Before the start of treatment, we had a teenage son dealing with ADHD alongside anger and challenging behaviour. We had all the tests, all the referrals. What Josie found through biochemical testing finally gave us the answers and a real way forward.

BrightBeatz + BioTransform

First for auditory treatment, which made a good difference initially but has increased greatly in its effect over the last year. This makes their everyday life easier and less stressful and helped with classwork and processing.

NeuroMature

I cannot recommend The Key Clinic enough. From the initial contact to the final assessment they have been professional and caring. You become a team working together for your child.

BioTransform

Having followed the Key Clinic gut biome program for nine months, I am delighted to say that our daughter's anxiety levels are markedly decreased. Josie has been wonderfully helpful and supportive throughout.

BrightBeatz

I got as low as it is possible to feel. Following my work with BeBright, I know what my body needs and I have never felt as good in my life.

BioTransform

My then 11-year-old was struggling with fatigue and school attendance. Adding anxiety and sleep into the mix, we just couldn't find answers. The Key Clinic finally gave us a clear path forward and the results have been life-changing.

BioTransform + BrightBeatz

Josie was wonderful to work with and has made my life so much clearer. The support and client focus she gave me was second to none. I feel like a different person.

BrightBeatz

We were at a loss as to how we could help our daughter. When I first heard about the Key Clinic on the Chris Evans show, I immediately identified with what he was talking about. At each stage I have felt fully supported.

BrightBeatz

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Symptoms of Mental Health Support

In Children

In Adults

Mental Health

These include:

Changes to appetite (eating too much for comfort or appetite loss)

Changes to sleep patterns (such as waking up early and being unable to fall asleep again)

Not being excited about doing things they used to enjoy

Social withdrawal (not wanting to see friends or go to parties)

School phobia (dreading going in)

Tummy aches

Mood swings

OCD behaviours

Poor focus

Loss of energy/motivation

Anxiety

These include:

Changes to appetite (eating too much for comfort or appetite loss)

Changes to sleep patterns (such as waking up early and being unable to fall asleep again)

Increased reliance on alcohol or recreational drugs

Not finding joy in things you previously enjoyed (e.g. going out with friends, sex, exercise, cooking etc.)

Social withdrawal

Mood swings

Phobias

Poor focus (forgetting to do things)

Loss of energy/motivation (not having a reason to get up in the morning)

Depression

These include:

Mood

A persistent feeling of sadness, emptiness, or anxiety.

Interests

A loss of interest in activities that were previously enjoyable.

Energy

A lack of energy or feeling fatigued.

Sleep

Difficulty sleeping, waking up too early, or oversleeping.

Appetite

Changes in appetite or unplanned weight loss or gain.

Thoughts

Thoughts of death or suicide, or suicide attempts

Concentration

Difficulty concentrating, remembering, or making decisions.

Movement

Moving or talking more slowly.

Physical symptoms

Physical aches or pains, headaches, cramps, or digestive problems.

OCD

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in children can include a variety of signs and symptoms, such as:

Obsessions

Unwanted, intrusive thoughts, images, or urges that cause distress or anxiety. These can include:

Fear of dirt, germs, or contamination
Fear of losing control, forgetting, or misplacing something
Aggressive thoughts towards others or oneself
Forbidden, taboo, or unwanted thoughts about sex, religion, or harm

Compulsions

Repeated behaviours or rituals that a person feels compelled to perform. These can include:

Excessive hand washing, showering, grooming, or cleaning
Checking things repeatedly, such as whether a door is locked
Following rigid rules or ritualised behaviours
Mental rituals, such as special sayings
Doing certain tasks perfectly or making things “just right”

Other signs

Preoccupation with appearance, organisation, or presentation
Superstitions that bad things will happen if certain behaviours are performed or not performed
Slowness on exams and papers

Each child may have different symptoms, and repeated behaviours and rituals. There can be several different underlying causes of OCD which include genetic predisposition, biochemical imbalances (undermethylation) and even viral causes (eg PANS/PANDAS following strep infection).

The Key Clinic specialises in helping to identify the potential underlying causes of OCD and working to resolve these with a combination of:

BioTransform
CBT therapy
Or we may refer out if we suspect further medical advice is required.

Emotional Dysregulation

These include:

Outbursts

Frequent tantrums or meltdowns that last for hours

Mood

A chronic state of irritability or anger.

Behaviour

Difficulty controlling emotions, or excessive emotional responses.

Communication

Refusing to talk or make eye contact.

Social situations

Difficulty identifying emotions, self-regulating, or problem-solving.

Speech

Sleep difficulties.

Emotional dysregulation is an umbrella term for a range of behaviours that can occur on their own or in combination with other symptoms. It’s not a disorder in itself, but it can be a sign of other difficulties that children may be experiencing.

Some psychiatric diagnoses that are associated with emotional dysregulation include: Anxiety disorders, Attention deficit hyperactivity disorders (ADHD), Autism spectrum disorders, Mood disorders, and Post-traumatic stress disorder.