Neurofeedback
How Neurofeedback Works
Neurofeedback is a revolutionary non-invasive treatment that can help with anger, PTSD, sleep issues, brain injuries, and ADHD.
Some people can fly into an uncontrollable rage and don't know why and people with PTSD may have no idea what is going on in their body.
Neurofeedback lets you see what's happening in your brain so you can learn how to recognise triggers, calm yourself, and respond appropriately. It helps you harmonise brain waves, naturally, without medication.
If neurofeedback is the right treatment for you, a brain map will give us a good idea of how many sessions you need. Brain mapping lets us see how the brain functions and identify the source of your symptoms, which helps us determines the most effective neurofeedback treatment to help improve your quality of life without reliance on drugs.
Neurofeedback and brain mapping uses sensors to read brain waves. It feels a bit like wearing a hat. A small amount of gel is applied to the head to help with the connectivity, but this washes out and is perfectly safe; no electricity goes into the head.
On a rare occasion some people may have brain fog or sleep issues after treatment. If this happens, we may need to take a different approach to treatment and will make it a priority for you to get the treatment you need.
Book an Appointment now and we will determine whether this treatment is right for you. Neurofeedback is only available in Christchurch at this time.
Important Info
Appointments
Most people need 20+ sessions.
Some people may need top up sessions every six months or so.
Cost
Mental health treatment:
$120 per session
($75 for low income clients)
Peak sports performance:
$200 per session
Payment
Payment is due immediately following each session.
Please talk to us if you are experiencing financial difficulty.
Evidence Supporting Neurofeedback Treatment
Neurofeedback in the Treatment of Developmental Trauma: Calming the Fear -Driven Brain. Book by Sebern F. Fisher.
What do Meta-Analyses Have to Say About the Efficacy of Neurofeedback Applied to Children with ADHD? Review of Previous Meta-Analyses and a New Meta-Analysis. Pablo Riesco-Matías, José Ramón Yela-Bernabé, Antonio Crego, Elena Sánchez-Zaballos. Epub 2019 Jan 15.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30646779/
Nicholson, A. A., Rabellino, D., Densmore, M., Frewen, P. A., Steyrl, D., Scharnowski, F., Théberge, J., Neufeld, Richard W.J., Schmahl, C., Jetly, R., and Lanius, R. A. (2022). Differential mechanisms of posterior cingulate cortex downregulation and symptom decreases in post traumatic stress disorder and healthy individuals using real‐time fMRI neurofeedback. Brain and behaviour, 12(1), e2441.
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/brb3.2441
Neurofeedback Advocacy Project data after 20 sessions:
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38% reduction in severity of client’s concerns
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52% improvement in client’s coping with stress
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53% reduction in self-harm/suicidal ideation
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100% reduction in arrests and/or incarcerations
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76% reduction in disciplinary actions at school
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100% reduction in drug and alcohol relapses
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84% reduction in ER visits for psychiatric reasons
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100% reduction in hospitalizations for psychiatric reasons
https://traumaresearchfoundation.org/neurofeedback-for-agencies-serving-the-underserved/