Cutting Edge Mental Health Care
Infra-Low Neurofeedback (ILF) therapy is a safe, quick, and non-invasive way to help the brain and body heal from the effects of traumatic stress. This cutting edge mental health treatment helps the brain to “re-wire” and improves both mental and physical functioning without the need for in-depth talks and discussions about your story. Even better yet, the way it helps the body and brain to calm down will result in you starting to feel better almost straight away.
This type of therapeutic tool works with the help of a computer program that measures brainwave activity. The program then gives feedback to the brain about its own activity, so it’s like watching itself in a mirror. This provides the information the brain needs to self-regulate leading to a reduction in symptoms and an improvement in overall mental health. The person undergoing NFB simply has to watch a movie or animation on a TV. The brain will do all the work by using its own self-healing capacity to improve overall functioning.
NFB therapy is becoming more and more acclaimed as a treatment for mental health problems, and we are proud to be able to offer this cutting-edge treatment to our clients.
How Neurofeedback Helps with Trauma
There are a growing number of studies that have shown neurofeedback to be an effective treatment for a number of mental health conditions, including ADHD, depression, PTSD, anxiety, pain, migraines and a host of other symptoms. Particularly, neurofeedback has been gaining notoriety as an excellent treatment for the effects of trauma.
NFB therapy can help to break the cycle of fight/flight or numbing by teaching the brain to self-regulate. This means that the person will no longer be on constant alert or feeling down/numb all the time. The result is that they will often see a reduction in symptoms, and an improvement in their overall mental health.
“"A well-regulated brain gives rise to a self unafraid to love. In this way, neurofeedback is a relational technology and intervention”..
Neurofeedback and Neurodiversity
Most people are familiar with the term “neurodiversity”, but may not be aware of what it actually means. Neurodiversity is a term used to describe the natural variation in human brain function. It includes conditions like ADHD, autism, dyslexia, and bipolar disorder.
Neurofeedback is a type of therapy that can help improve the symptoms of neurodiverse conditions. It does this by teaching people how to change their brain waves, which can help improve focus, concentration, and overall functioning in both adults and children. For example, a 2021 study found that after just eight weeks of treatment, children with ADHD experienced a significant improvement in symptoms, including increased attention span and decreased impulsivity.
This is just one of the many proven examples of how neurofeedback can help people with neurodiverse conditions. If you or someone you know is struggling with the symptoms of a neurodiverse condition, Kedras clinics can help with neurofeedback.
“In my practice I use neurofeedback primarily to help with the hyperarousal, confusion, and concentration problems of people who suffer from developmental trauma. However, it has also shown good results for numerous issues and conditions [...], including relieving tension headaches, improving cognitive functioning following a traumatic brain injury, reducing anxiety and panic attacks, learning to deepen meditation states, treating autism, improving seizure control, self-regulation in mood disorders, and more.”
Further Benefits of Neurofeedback
Neurofeedback therapy also has plenty of general benefits that can help anyone to improve their mental health, including:
- Reduced stress and anxiety
- Improved sleep
- Improved mental focus and concentration
- Enhanced emotional stability
- Greater self-awareness
- Better organisation and time management skills
- Increased ability to cope with change and adapt to new situations
- Improved relationships with others
- Improved memory and cognitive function
- Decreased impulsivity
These are just a few of the key benefits, as many clients have noticed a whole host of unexpected changes after starting neurofeedback therapy. It really is an effective and transformative treatment that can have a profound impact on your life.
At Kedras clinics we offer ILF NFB as part of a range of treatment options. We don’t use it alone or in isolation as there may be other psychotherapeutic interventions that someone needs to help them improve their functioning. We only suggest the use of NFB after a thorough assessment and often it is used with other therapeutic modalities to provide a holistic approach that honours body and brain connection.
We are here to help
Contact us today to take the first step and learn more about how we can help you or your loved ones.
“I really hated myself and felt vastly inferior to other people, that, somehow,
I wasn’t good enough to be part of society. I felt I had no rights, that other
people’s needs were far more important than mine. I found it hard to be
assertive and ask for what I wanted. I always had to try to please others,
or I’d be rejected. It’s such a relief to come to NF after years of working so
hard at talking therapy. I can feel myself calming down during the sessions
and all I have to do is to watch and listen and feel my body.”
“You have changed my life and I am a much better wife than I ever was. I am calmer and much more rational. I am immeasurably less self-rejecting and selfattacking. I have more relaxed and comfortable relationships with other people, because I am more accepting of myself and, therefore, imagine that they find me more acceptable.”
“It is like getting a hug from all the parts of you that have been hurting for so long, and feeling all the compassion and acknowledgement that they should have felt at the time. It has changed me as I am less suicidal and anxious, and more connected with my body and the world. I have accomplished things over the last 2 years that I never thought I would be able to do...”
We Are Here To Help
The decision to seek therapy can be difficult, but we are here to help. Therapy can provide a safe space for you to heal and grow. If you are feeling afraid or embarrassed to seek help, know that we understand and are here to support you. Problems should not be hidden, but shared with those who can help. Like you would go to the doctor for a physical health problem, we believe that everyone should have access to good quality psychotherapeutic care. We have experience in a variety of challenges, so no matter what your problem we look forward to helping.
Dr Dawn Harris
Consultant Chartered Psychologist
Registered Forensic and Clinical Psychologist
Founder/CEO Kedras Clinics
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