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Neurofeedback is a therapy technique that uses real-time feedback from EEG readings to train individuals to regulate their brain activity.
It’s based on the concept that by monitoring and modifying brainwave patterns, people can learn to improve various cognitive, emotional, and physiological functions.
This form of therapy can help with anxiety, trauma, poor sleep, brain functioning and chronic pain. Speak with us to know more.
First, we'll have an assessment where we’ll talk about your symptoms, health history, and what you hope to achieve with neurofeedback. This will help us understand your needs and plan your treatment. We will then undertake some baseline measures, which will allow us to track progress.
In a neurofeedback session, you'll sit comfortably in a chair and your therapist will place small sensors on your scalp. Don’t worry, these sensors are non-invasive – they just rest on your skin. They're connected to a computer and monitor your brain's electrical activity, or brainwaves.
During a neurofeedback session, sensors are placed on the scalp to measure electrical activity in the brain, or brainwaves. This activity is displayed on a monitor in real-time using an EEG (electroencephalogram) machine.
For instance, you might watch a video or play a simple video game that responds to your brainwave patterns. The video or game reacts in real-time to the brain's activity, providing instant feedback.
The goal is to train your brain to produce certain types of brainwaves that are associated with calm, focus, or relaxation.
When your brain activity changes in the desired way, the video game responds positively – like your character speeds up or the music plays smoothly. If your brain activity deviates, the game might slow down or the screen might dim. This feedback helps your brain learn the desired activity pattern.
Just like learning a new skill, neurofeedback takes practice and repetition. Over multiple sessions, your brain starts to "learn" these new patterns. You're essentially training your brain to function more efficiently.
We'll track your progress over time. We may adjust the therapy as you improve or as we target different areas. The number of sessions you'll need can vary – some people see changes quickly, while others need more time.
It's important to integrate neurofeedback with other healthy practices like good sleep, exercise, and stress management. This holistic approach supports the best outcomes.
Here at Masterpiece Psychology, we can design a treatment plan that includes neurofeedback and other evidence-based methods to address your challenges and help you have a great quality of life.
Neurofeedback helps in enhancing relaxation and reducing the over-activation of the brain that often occurs with anxiety. You will learn to control and reduce anxious responses by reinforcing brainwave patterns associated with calm and relaxation.
Neurofeedback can help with a range of cognitive/brain functioning including emotion regulation, attention, mental flexibility, and inhibition control, which are present in a range of diagnoses.
Neurofeedback trains the brain to produce brainwave patterns associated with relaxation and drowsiness, addressing issues like insomnia or restless sleep.
In cases of trauma, especially PTSD, neurofeedback can help regulate the brain's response to stress and trauma triggers. It normalises brainwave patterns that are dysregulated due to traumatic experiences to help patients process traumatic memories more healthily.
Neurofeedback can help manage chronic pain by altering the way your brain perceives and processes pain signals. It can also reduce the stress and anxiety often associated with chronic pain, which can exacerbate the pain experience.
Book an appointment with us so we can figure out your needs and find the best psychologist for you.
We offer a range of evidence-based, drug-free treatments for anxiety , trauma, neurodiversity, poor sleep and chronic pain.
Masterpiece Psychology was founded by Renee Mill, a clinical psychologist and occupational therapist with 40 years of clinical experience. She is a dedicated researcher on anxiety solutions.
She has written three books and a treatment manual on anxiety and has presented to various
organisations and media outlets.
Renee has handpicked her team of highly qualified
psychologists, psychotherapists, and hypnotherapists
and guarantees you will receive quality services and
professionalism.
From our practitioners to our reception staff, the whole team is empathic and supportive to ensure that you feel understood and cared for throughout your therapy journey.
Our psychologists have varying fees that can suit every budget. This allows us to help more people of all ages and from all walks of life.
Choose sessions that best fit your schedules and preferences. We can help you even if you live in far locations, have mobility issues, or prefer the comfort of your own home.
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Public Transportation: Masterpiece Psychology is only a 1-minute walk from Edgecliff Station. Several bus routes go past the offices of Masterpiece Psychology.
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The effects of neurofeedback have been shown to be long-lasting. Once your brain learns to regulate its activity more efficiently, it often continues to use these new patterns. However, some individuals may need an occasional ‘booster’ course.
Yes, neurofeedback can be used with children, often from the age of about 5 or 6. It’s been found to be particularly beneficial for conditions like ADHD in children.
While meditation and relaxation also affect brain activity, neurofeedback provides direct, real-time feedback on brain activity, making it a more targeted approach to training specific brainwave patterns.
It often depends on your individual situation. Neurofeedback can be used alongside other therapies, and in some cases, it might enhance the effectiveness of these therapies.
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