PTSD, CPTSD & Burnout Support — Essex
Your Nervous System Isn't Overreacting.
It's Doing Exactly What It Learned.
Trauma rewires the brain. Burnout depletes it. Both leave the nervous system stuck in a state it can't find its way out of — no matter how much you rest, talk or try.
We work with the brain directly — through neurotransmitter support and Neurofeedback — to help it find safety again. No diagnosis needed. No change of diet required. We don't sell supplements.
Free. Takes 5–10 minutes. Generates a personalised report. No obligation.
Important: NeuroBalance is a complementary service — please continue any existing therapy or medical support. If you are in crisis, call 111 or the Samaritans on 116 123.
You are not alone
Do You Recognise This?
Trauma and burnout don't always look dramatic. Often they look like exhaustion, numbness, or a body that won't settle — even when life looks fine from the outside.
Hypervigilance — always waiting for something to go wrong
Emotional numbness or feeling disconnected from yourself
Flashbacks, intrusive thoughts or body memories
Disrupted sleep, nightmares or wired-but-exhausted
Overwhelm from noise, crowds or unexpected change
Shame, guilt or a deep sense of not being safe
Burnout — complete physical and emotional depletion
Chronic physical symptoms — pain, fatigue, gut issues
The science behind it
What Trauma Does to the Brain
PTSD, CPTSD and burnout are not character flaws or signs of weakness. They are neurochemical states — measurable, addressable, and not permanent.
GABA
Nervous system calm & inhibition
GABA is the brain's natural brake. In trauma and burnout, GABA is often severely depleted — leaving the nervous system stuck in a state of high alert, unable to downregulate even when the threat has passed.
Serotonin
Emotional regulation & safety
Serotonin underpins the felt sense of safety and emotional resilience. Chronic stress and trauma deplete serotonin, contributing to the persistent low mood, shame and emotional flooding that characterise CPTSD.
Noradrenaline
Arousal & threat response
Noradrenaline drives the fight-or-flight response. In PTSD, the noradrenaline system becomes dysregulated — triggering hypervigilance, startle responses and intrusive memories long after the original event.
Dopamine
Motivation, reward & recovery
Burnout is closely linked to dopamine depletion. The drive, pleasure and sense of purpose that once came naturally disappear — leaving a flatness that rest alone rarely resolves.
Melatonin
Sleep & circadian rhythm
Sleep disruption is almost universal in trauma. Melatonin governs the transition into rest — and when the nervous system remains in threat mode, melatonin production is suppressed, perpetuating the cycle of exhaustion.
Glutamine
Brain energy & gut-brain axis
Chronic stress depletes glutamine, affecting brain energy, gut integrity and the gut-brain connection. Many people with PTSD and burnout notice physical symptoms — digestive issues, food sensitivities, chronic fatigue — that have a neurochemical root.
Watch & learn
What is Brain Nutrition Therapy?
Hear how targeted nutritional support can help restore the neurotransmitter balance underlying your symptoms.
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The NeuroBalance approach
A Different Kind of Support
Rather than managing symptoms, we work to understand what is driving them — and support the brain's own ability to regulate, recover and feel safe again.
01
Complete your Brain Balance Check
Our free online questionnaire takes 5–10 minutes and generates a personalised report showing which neurotransmitter pathways may be under strain. No diagnosis needed. This report forms the basis of your first consultation.
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A consultation with Zoe
Zoe reviews your report with you — not to diagnose, but to understand your picture. Together you'll identify which combination of Brain Nutrition Therapy and Neurofeedback is most likely to help, and what a realistic timeline looks like.
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Brain Nutrition Therapy
A targeted amino acid protocol — based on your questionnaire results — supports the specific neurotransmitter pathways that are depleted. We don't sell supplements. We identify what your brain needs and source it for you.
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Neurofeedback
Neurofeedback helps the brain learn to regulate itself — moving out of the chronic threat state that trauma creates. Sessions are calm, non-invasive and suitable for both adults and children.
Watch how it works
What Is Neurofeedback — and How Does It Help?
A short introduction to Neurofeedback — what happens in a session, how the brain learns to regulate itself, and why it can be so effective for trauma and burnout.
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A Note on Medication
If you are currently taking antidepressants, anti-anxiety medication or other prescribed support for trauma or burnout, please do not stop or reduce without speaking to your prescribing doctor first.
Our approach works alongside medication — not against it. Many clients find that as their neurochemistry stabilises, conversations with their GP about medication naturally follow. We never advise on medication directly.
Two complementary approaches
Explore the Therapies
Most clients benefit from a combination of both. Your consultation will help identify the right starting point for you.
Brain Nutrition Therapy
Targeted amino acid support to replenish the neurotransmitters depleted by chronic stress and trauma — GABA, serotonin, noradrenaline, dopamine and melatonin. Based on your Brain Balance Check results. We don't sell supplements.
Learn more about Brain Nutrition Therapy →Neurofeedback Therapy
Neurofeedback helps the brain learn to regulate itself — moving out of the chronic hypervigilance and shutdown states that trauma creates. Non-invasive, calm, and suitable for adults and children from age 5.
Learn more about Neurofeedback →This may be right for you if…
- You've experienced trauma — single-incident or complex and repeated
- You're in burnout and rest alone isn't helping
- You feel stuck in a state of high alert, numbness or both
- You've tried talking therapies and want to address the physical side
- You want to support a child who has experienced trauma or adverse events
- You're managing with medication but want to explore what else is possible
What to expect
- A free Brain Balance Check — takes 5–10 minutes, generates a personalised report
- A consultation with Zoe to review your results — no obligation
- A tailored plan combining Brain Nutrition Therapy and/or Neurofeedback
- Regular check-ins and adjustments as your brain responds
- Honest timelines — most clients notice meaningful change within 28–35 days
- No diagnosis required. No supplements sold. No pressure.
If you are in crisis or feel unsafe right now, please contact Samaritans on 116 123 (free, 24/7), text SHOUT to 85258, or go to your nearest A&E.
Ready to take the first step?
Start With a Free Brain Balance Check
Takes just 5–10 minutes. You'll receive a free personalised report giving you real insight into which neurotransmitter pathways may need support — and it forms the basis of any consultation with us.
No obligation, no pressure. Just clarity.
Already have your report? Book a consultation with Zoe →