What is Neurofeedback and how does it work?

Neurofeedback (also called 'EEG Biofeedback') is a cutting edge treatment based on the latest developments in neuroscience that uses real-time displays of brain activity to teach individuals how to regulate their brain function. The therapy is based on the fact that the brain can be trained to function more efficiently and effectively (also called  neuroplasticity) , and that by monitoring and providing feedback on brain activity, individuals can learn to control their brain waves and improve their cognitive and emotional functioning.

The EEG Institute (AKA EEGInfo) has spent over 30 years developing a highly effective form of Neurofeedback called the 'Othmer Method' - pioneered by Sue and Siegfried Othmer since 1985.

During a Neurofeedback session, sensors are placed on the scalp to monitor brain activity. Those sensors monitor your brain’s activity in response to the training as you watch a video or game on a television screen. That activity is then sent to a computer where it’s processed and instantly transmitted back in real-time to you, the participant.  As the brain observes its own activity, it naturally works to optimise and improve its response. This training establishes a feedback loop that ultimately enhances the brain’s own capacity for self-regulation. 

Neurofeedback is a process that requires a commitment (minimum of 20 sessions) in order for the brain’s neural networks to hold the effects of training long term.

Neurofeedback has been used to treat a range of conditions, including attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder (ASD), anxiety, PTSD, depression, insomnia, and migraines. The therapy has shown promise in helping individuals to improve their attention, focus, mood, and sleep, and may be used as an adjunct therapy alongside other treatments.