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Neurofeedback
Neurofeedback
Advances in neuroscience have led to a new generation of psychological approaches to emotional and physical wellbeing and I look forward to helping you on your path to wellbeing.
Infra-low frequency (ILF) neurofeedback is a gentle, non-invasive therapy that helps the brain learn to operate in a way that reduces stress, without the need for talking therapy. Very much like psychotherapy, Neurofeedback works with your brain's own capacity for healing to reduce emotional distress and physical pain.
This re-regulation of the brain improves your capacity to heal from the emotional distress associated with trauma and other problems such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue, Chronic pain and addiction.
Neurofeedback can be integrated into a comprehensive trauma treatment plan and can be combined with psychotherapy.
Neurofeedback can be helpful for children, young people, and adults.
How Neurofeedback can help people with symptoms of ADHD
If you have a diagnosis or suspect ADHD, you’ll already be aware of the many difficulties which can impact your life. Symptoms of ADHD are characterised by significant difficulties with attention, impulsivity and hyperactivity which can cause problems at school and employment, in the home, and with relationships.
Neurofeedback for ADHD has been the subject of decades of research which shows that regulating brain function significantly reduces the severity of symptoms leading to improved attention, reduced hyperactivity, enhanced executive function, and improved working memory.
One of the many benefits of neurofeedback for ADHD is the calming effect without conscious effort or control.
Many people with ADHD find it difficult to self-soothe and engage with calming practices; but neurofeedback calms the nervous system unconsciously. Infra-Low Frequency (ILF) Neurofeedback works with your own unique experiences, focusing on the specific part of your brain that requires training. It is a safe and highly effective therapy for use with both children and adults. As your brain continues to train more symptoms will improve, and thanks to neuroplasticity your brain will learn to maintain these positive changes.
What To Expect During A Neurofeedback Therapy Session
A session of Neurofeedback typically lasts between 30 minutes to an hour, depending on your needs. We will meet for an assessment, and from there we will spend some time establishing the protocol and operating frequency that is right for you.
Typically you will be sat in a comfortable chair, with sensors located on your scalp with a soft paste so that your brainwaves can be read by the EEG machine.
Usually you will sit in front of a screen which mirrors your brainwaves, and your brain then uses this information to self-regulate and improve its functioning. The session can vary depending on the condition being treated. People often observe the screen as their brainwaves appear, or play a game on a console via their brain activity, and occasionally you may be invited to have your eyes closed whilst the neurofeedback is running.
Benefits of Neurofeedback
Neurofeedback can help relieve the symptoms of many difficulties commonly associated with depression, anxiety, insomnia, ADHD, autism, addiction, and trauma. As well as helping with mental health conditions, neurofeedback can significantly help with physiological conditions such as chronically low energy, Long Covid, Fibromyalgia, ME, chronic pain, and other pain and fatigue conditions.
For people who struggle to open up about their past trauma or emotional difficulties, neurofeedback provides a safe non-verbal alternative to healing.
Trauma and extreme stress can impact the brain’s ability to regulate itself. Even if someone is in a completely safe environment in the here-and-now, they can still feel hyper-alert and on edge or be unable to relax enough to fall asleep at night. This may be due to different brainwaves being produced, for example, being excessively active when they should be calm, making it difficult to feel safe and settled.
Neurofeedback helps to soothe this dysregulation and retrain the brain towards to optimal functioning. Not only is it a treatment on its own, but this increased regulation can help people feel much more capable of accessing other forms of psychotherapy which might previously have felt out of reach.
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