"Neurofeedback is a research-supported treatment to manage arousal, sharpen attention, relieve anxiety and improve learning... without medication."
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Bessel van der Kolk, MD - The Body Keeps The Score
Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma
About neurofeedback therapy
​Neurofeedback is a gentle, non-invasive, computer-assisted therapy that helps the brain learn to self-regulate more effectively.​ When the nervous system is self-regulated and the mind is calm, a person can more easily adjust to new situations, reflect on and adapt their behaviour, focus their attention, remember instructions, plan how to approach and successfully complete tasks, and achieve longer-term goals.​​​
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"The brain is quite self-absorbed. Most of what goes on in the brain,
is the brain talking to itself, about itself”
Siegfried Othmer, Ph.D BCIAC, Chief Scientist EEG Institute
How neurofeedback can help?
Neurofeedback has a wide range of applications including:
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Attention Deficit (and Hyperactivity) Disorder (ADD/ADHD)
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Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
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Autoimmune disorders of the central nervous system
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Addictions
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Anxiety
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Behaviour problems in children and young people
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Chronic Pain
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Depression, Burnout, Bipolar Disorder
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Epilepsy
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Focus – inability to focus or problems with staying on task
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Functional Neurological Disorder (FND)
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Menopause
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Migraine
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Obsessive Compulsive Disorders (OCD)
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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
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Stress
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Tinnitus
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Trauma
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Vertigo
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What happens during a neurofeedback session?​
Each session lasts around an hour. You'll simply watch a movie or TV programme of your choice while an EEG monitors your brain activity similar to the way an ECG monitors heart rate. ​​Prior to your first appointment, you will complete an assessment of your symptoms and reason for treatment which we will discuss before you start.
How does it work?
During a Neurofeedback session, the EEG measurement of brain activity effects and adjusts what you are watching on the screen and hearing through the headphones - hence the name Neurofeedback. This change shows the brain what it’s doing by allowing it to witness it's own EEG and the brain adjusts its activity, moving toward more balanced and efficient patterns, that help it to regulate and focus more effectively.
As the brain can’t see itself, Neurofeedback acts like a mirror for the brain. It’s a bit like how top athletes train in front of a mirror, so they can see what adjustments they need to make in order to improve their performance.​​
More questions?
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Treatment plan & pricing
How long is the session?
Each neurofeedback therapy session is an hour which allows time for us to discuss how you felt during the session, any changes in your symptoms from the previous session and the treatment plan going forward. Typically, the time you will be training, is around 45 minutes, except for the first three sessions, which are slightly shorter to allow your brain time to adjust and avoid fatigue.
How many sessions do I need to have?
It is recommended to have 20 sessions so that the brain can retain what it has learnt. Some conditions may require additional sessions, but there is often a noticeable response to treatment within the first 10 sessions.
How frequently are the sessions?
Treatment is most effective when sessions are booked twice a week or 2-3 days apart. In the beginning, the brain doesn't retain what it learns for more than a couple of days. It's a bit like exercising a muscle, it needs regular repetition to make progress.
How much does it cost?
London: £100 per session
£90 per session for a block of 10 - 20 sessions.
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Haslemere: £60 per session
£50 per session for a block of 10 - 20 sessions.
If your financial situation makes this cost difficult, please do get in touch to discuss options.. We are committed to finding ways to make neurofeedback accessible.​
