Neurofeedback Therapy

Brainworks Offers Neurofeedback Training in the UK, London & at Home

Programmes

Programmes for peak performance and symptom resolution

Our leading-edge neurofeedback brain training programmes harness the brain’s capacity for change, training your mind so you can operate at your peak. The ability to re-route thought patterns and break emotional habits can be life-changing.

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Home Training

Our home training team and international partners

We provide you with a complete neurofeedback station; a 19 sensor system capable of both brain mapping and LoRETA neurofeedback training. All you need to do is connect it to your internet and we’ll take care of the rest.

Neurofeedback at home

For Professionals

Brain Workstation remote software

Over the last decade, we have developed what has turned into an industry game-changer; the world’s first professional remote QEEG and LoRETA home training. Discover the Brain Workstation and at home neurofeeback without sacrifice.

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We help high performers achieve enhanced focus, emotional resilience and decision ability with our professional neurofeedback training. We aid children’s development and learning skills, and provide symptom resolution for emotional and brain-based conditions with our neurofeedback therapy services.

Modern neuroscience has shown us that we have more personal control over our brain than we ever thought possible. We can change attitudes, beliefs, emotional states, and behaviour; all by using the power of neurofeedback.

Solutions

Reducing symptoms for a particular issue that is bothering you. People who want to gain better control of their emotions, reactions, or symptoms are in this group.

Peak Performance

Team GB Olympic training partner. Enhancing and expanding current mental and cognitive functioning. Athletes, Attorneys, CEOs, or anyone who wants to improve function.

Children and Teens

Building behavioural and attentional skills or developmental issues. Children on the Autism Spectrum are also in this group.

Brainworks offers a range of neurofeedback therapy programmes designed to help our clients benefit from the power of neurofeedback training.

Whether you are experiencing issues with focus and organisation, or sleep quality and anxiety, we have a training programme right for you.

Our programmes are also suited for those looking to maximise their performance in any area, and as a proud training partner of Team GB countless athletes have already taken advantage of the many benefits offered by professional neurofeedback training.

Meet Some of Our Neurofeedback Experts

Christina Lavelle

Clinical Director, London Clinic

As the founder of our London neurofeedback clinic, Christina handles all areas of client care. With certificates from the likes of the Wurrke Institute of Neurotherapy and being a member of the Society of Applied Neuroscience, you won't find anyone with more neurofeedback experience.

Ingrid Valentin

Lead Neurofeedback Therapist, Home Clinic

Ingrid is a certified neurofeedback practitioner and holds diplomas in Children’s Psychology, Medical Neuroscience, and Interpersonal Neurobiology. Ingrid works to deliver our industry leading at-home neurofeedback training programmes.

James Roy

Technical Director, Client Coordinator, Operations

James, a board certified Neurotherapist, is a co-founder of Brainworks and keeps the team updated on the latest technological innovations being applied across all of our neurofeedback programmes. James built one of the world's first professional at-home neurofeedback training platforms.

Neurofeedback Research & Reading

Whether you are new to neurofeedback training or someone more familiar with the benefits offered by this form or brain training, there is a wealth of research available which will help you understand more about how neurofeedback therapy works and helps people in a huge variety of ways.

Below we have listed just some of the research and reading that will be of interest to anyone looking to learn more about neurofeedback training. Looking for more? Check out our neurofeedback research page.

Beginners Reading

Neurofeedback Resources for Beginners

The resources below provide a nice introduction on neurofeedback therapies.

A Symphony in the Brain by Jim Robbins (available on Amazon)
The Neurofeedback Solution by Stephen Larsen
Autism, ADHD & Neurofeedback by Lisa Enneis LMFT and Teresa Lauer LMHC (available on Amazon)
Neurofeedback by Clare Albright (available on Amazon)

Professional Reading

Neurofeedback Resources for Professionals

Neurofeedback professionals will find the below resources of interest.

Getting Started with Neurofeedback by John N. Demos
Quantitative EEG, Event-Related Potentials and Neurotherapy by Juri D. Kropotov
Neurofeedback and Neuromodulation by James R. Evans and Andrew Abarbanel
Introduction to Quantitative EEG and Neurofeedback by James R. Evans and Andrew Abarbanel
Evidence-Based Practice in Biofeeback and Neurofeedback by Carolyn Yucha

Applications Reading (Peer Reviewed Research)

Peer Reviewed Resources on How Neurofeedback Training Can Be Applied

Neurofeedback therapy has many applications and can help clients in many ways. We have included just some of the peer reviewed research across a wide range of neurotherapy applications below:

Neurofeedback and Addiction

Burkett, V. S., Cummins, J. M., Dickson, R. M., & Skolnick, M. (2005). An open clinical trial utilizing real-time EEG operant conditioning as an adjunctive therapy in the treatment of crack cocaine dependence. Journal of Neurotherapy, 9(2), 27-48.
Callaway, T.g., Bodenhamer-Davis, E. (2008).Long-term follow-up of a clinical replication of the Peniston Protocol for chemical dependency. Journal of Neurotherapy12(4), 243 – 259.
Fahrion, S. L., Walters, E. D., Coyne, L., & Allen, T. (1992). Alterations in EEG amplitude, personality factors and brain electrical mapping after alpha theta brainwave training: A controlled case study of an alcoholic in recovery. Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research, 16, 547-552.

Neurofeedback – Anxiety and PTSD

Brody, S., Rau, H., Kohler, F., Schupp, H., Lutzenberger, W., & Birbaumer, N. (1994). Slow cortical potential biofeedback and the startle reflex. Biofeedback & Self-Regulation, 19(1), 1-12.
Egner, T., & Gruzelier, J. H. (2004). The temporal dynamics of electro encephalographic responses to alpha/theta neurofeedback training in healthy subjects. Journal of Neurotherapy, 8(1), 43-57.
Fisher, S. (2007). Fpo2 and the regulation of fear. NeuroConnections Newsletter, January 2007, 13, 15-17.

Neurofeedback – Attention Deficit, Autism and Asperger’s

Alhambra, M.A, Fowler, T.P, & Alhambra A.A. (1995). EEG biofeedback: A new treatment option for ADD/ADHD. Journal of Neurotherapy,1(2), 39-43.
Pineda J. A. (2014) Neurofeedback training produces normalization in behavioural and electrophysiological measures of high-functioning autism. Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society of London. June, 369(1644) Abstract
Steiner N. J. (2014) A pilot feasibility study of neurofeedback for children with autism Applied Psychophysiological and Biofeedback. June, 39(2), pp. 99-107. Abstract
Knezevic, B., Thompson, L., & Thompson, M. (2010). Pilot project to ascertain the utility of Tower of London Test to assess outcomes of neurofeedback in clients with Asperger’s Syndrome. Journal of Neurotherapy, 14(3), 3-19.

You will find a more comprehensive list of peer reviewed studies which cover the application of neurofeedback therapy solutions across a wider range of uses on our Neurofeedback Research page.

Neurofeedback FAQs

What is a neurofeedback training session like?

A neurofeedback training session is quite pleasant, since you will be sitting comfortably in a reclined chair while the sensors listen to your brainwaves.

Since you will be working with a qualified neurotherapist one-on-one, the process will be straight-forward and stress free.

Some media (a video, music, or game) will tell you when your brain is meeting the training target vs when it is not, so you can learn how to move your brain in new ways.

Is neurofeedback training safe?

Neurofeedback training is completely safe and non-intrusive.

Similar to how muscle strengthens after lifting weights, our neurofeedback training solutions strengthen your neural pathways thanks to our tailored exercise plans.

No one has been harmed by neurofeedback training in its 40 year history.

How soon will I see results?

Like any new skill, the results of neurofeedback therapy compound over time.

Normally you will notice improvements even after your first few sessions, although these may be shorter in duration. With more consistent training, you will find that the benefits last longer.

We tend to work on the basis that most new clients will notice their initial changes within the first 4 to 6 training sessions, although a minimum of a dozen sessions are recommended for longer lasting results.

Of course, how soon and intense you notice changes will also depend on which neurofeedback equipment you use. More complex systems can yield results soon, whereas the use of simpler systems can mean that you don’t notice changes as quickly.

What results will I see?

We work with all of our clients to tailor our training programmes to meet your most important goals, so you can expect to meet those goals discussed at the start of your training program.

Outside of those goals, many clients report the below changes:

Regaining the vitality they had previously before other things got in the way.
A feeling of being more comfortable in one’s own skin.
More alertness whilst also feeling more relaxed.

Of course neurofeedback therapy is all about doing away with old habits and helping you better deal with the challenges and stresses that come up in day to day life. The results will be unique to you and your initial goals, but with the right training they can be long lasting.

Are there any side effects of neurofeedback therapy?

Since neurofeedback training is similar to physical exercise, you are likely to notice some common side effects like initial tiredness and fatigue.

You are training your brain in a new way, and naturally mental tiredness can be experienced especially after your first few sessions.

Keep in mind that, since you are not putting anything into your body or brain whilst neurofeedback training, you will not experience any side effects like you might from medication.

For those with more serious emotional conditions or trauma, you may experience some increase in old familiar feelings initially before these pass away and reduce for good.

If you have any questions about what might happen during and after your first few sessions, get in touch with our team of neurofeedback experts.

How much does neurofeedback training in the UK cost?

The total cost of your neurofeedback training program will depend on how many sessions you decide on. We recommend a dozen sessions at the minimum to ensure longer-term results.

Below is a rough breakdown of our neurofeedback UK pricing:

QEEG Assessment (90 mins) – £285 *required before all sessions
12 Sessions Starter Course – £1,650
20 Sessions Standard Course – £2,650

Still have questions? We have a more comprehensive list here of questions that people commonly ask before their first neurofeedback session.

Our Neurofeedback Process

Below we have provided an outline of what the neurofeedback training process looks like. Keep in mind that your training programme is tailored to your unique goals and objectives.

1. Goal Setting & Programme Planning

You will start by working one-on-one with our neurofeedback experts to identify your key goals and objectives, and tailor your programme to meet them.

2. Neurofeedback Training Sessions

Next you will actually do the neurofeedback sessions which will work to strengthen your neural-pathways and essentially exercise your mind.

3. Making New Neural Nets Dominant

In the weeks following your sessions you will be making new neural nets dominant over old ones, by making healthier changes and making decisions which align with your personal goals.