Why Seahorse & Starfish
A woman walking along a beach realises that it is covered in tiny starfish washed up by the tide. In the distance, a young girl is standing on the sand, throwing the starfish back into the sea. When the woman reaches the girl, she says to her…
“What's the point in throwing them back in, there are too many to make a difference?”
The girl looks at the starfish in her hand and, as she tosses it into the ocean, replies…
“I can make a difference to this one.”
'Seahorse & Starfish' was inspired by the ‘Starfish Story,’ and also reflects the therapeutic nature of the sea and my love of horses. Both have always had a powerfully restorative and healing effect on my well-being, in a similar way to neurofeedback therapy and reflexology.
Meet the Team
Neurofeedback Practitioner
Edwina Dowling
Edwina Dowling (BA) is dedicated to supporting individuals to achieve improved mental and physical well-being through her established Neurofeedback practice, complemented by reflexology. Her interest in Neurofeedback was sparked after reading "The Body Keeps the Score" by Dr Bessel van der Kolk. Inspired by its insights, Edwina and her son, who has Autism and ADHD, undertook Neurofeedback Therapy with Sanela. Both experienced notable improvements, which led to the integration of Neurofeedback into her therapeutic approach. Edwina majored in Psychology and graduated with distinction in Reflexology. She also holds certifications in Understanding Autism and Counselling Skills, underscoring her holistic and evidence-informed approach to client care.
Neurofeedback Practitioner
Sanela Marinovic
Sanela Marinovic (BA) has been a Neurofeedback practitioner since 2014.
She earned her Bachelors of Arts in Linguistics at the University of Graz, Austria, with a focus on Neurolinguistics and Psycholinguistics. Sanela has also completed advanced training in the Othmer method of Neurofeedback in Germany in 2016. She is experienced in training both children and adults, and has had much success with managing symptoms of anxiety, sequelae of trauma, sleep problems, ADHD, as well as learning difficulties and autistic spectrum disorder in children and teenagers. She is the founder of Neurointegra, providing neurofeedback in Guildford, Surrey, UK.
Neurofeedback Practitioner
Anna Weglarek
Anna Weglarek (BA Hons, MA Cognitive Linguistics) has twenty years’ experience teaching and working with children and young people as a teacher and EAL Lead. Raising a child with autism ignited her initial interest in exploring different therapeutic approaches. Determined to understand and ease the neurodiverse experience, Anna also holds a Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills, which further informs her sensitive, client-centred approach. She brings together neuroscience, trauma awareness, and a deep understanding of individual differences, enabling her to support each client in a structured yet highly personalised way. Anna believes Neurofeedback is for everyone — and has the power to open doors to new possibilities in how we feel, learn, and connect.
www.brainsteadneurofeedback.co.uk