Neurotherapy - Meg Willows

Neurofeedback is a form of the therapy which is used to treat neurological (brain) inefficiencies. This is done by placing electrodes on the scalp in order to read the brain activity. The client receives feedback in the form of sound or visual images on a computer screen. The information or feedback assists the clients to adjust their brain activity.

Now that’s a mouthful that sounds complicated and quite daunting but it’s not really, let’s look at why we would use it. Here are some Typical 21st Century scenarios.

You feel :-

anxious
you find it difficult to fall asleep
you wake in the early hours of the morning
you find it difficult to focus at work
you experience muscle tension particularly in your back and shoulders
you experience nausea and digestive problems.

The following comments were received from neurofeedback clients.

In addition to neurofeedback, most of my clients receive some Mindsight training which includes relaxation and self-awareness exercises. My method is to work closely with each client and receive regular feedback so as to meet each individual need.

Without a doubt neurofeedback has worked wonders for xxxxxx in terms of his speech impairment. We noticed a shift during his treatment, but the real magic was a month after the treatment. He still stutters but not as severely as prior to the neurofeedback. He is now able to communicate effectively in board meetings. I highly recommend neurofeedback for speech impairment and the added benefit of improved concentration is a huge plus.

Neuro has assisted me in managing my anxiety levels. It has significantly reduced my anxiety levels and has assisted me in becoming more aware of the reasons why I am feeling anxious at a given time.

Comments from someone who suffered high levels of anxiety

Neurofeedback is completely non – intrusive. There is real evidence as to what your brain waves are doing. This results in a sense of well-being that therapy is specially tailor-made for you.

Comments from an elderly client

I am sleeping better. I go to sleep quickly and I do not wake up during the night.

My concentration is better and I seldom need Ritalin. I am more organised and when I have not completed my homework it is because I am feeling lazy not because I have forgotten it or lost it.

Comments from a high-school student

My listening skills have improved. I am able to listen and take in what people are saying to me. I understand and am able to respond more effectively.

I feel so much calmer. My anxiety levels have lifted dramatically. Before neuro I was experiencing anxiety levels of a 9 or 10 out of 10. This was a daily occurrence. Now on a bad day I will experience levels of say 4 out of 10. I had a really bad relapse the other day and I would say it was about a 6 out of a 10. BUT it only lasted a little while. I was able to compose myself and contain the anxiety. Within ¾ of an hour it was gone whereas in the past it would have lasted for days if not weeks.

I am no longer depressed. I am happy and content within myself and with what I have.
My insomnia has improved. Where being unable to sleep was virtually a nightly event it now only happens once or twice a month
My concentration has improved a lot and when interrupted, I am able to get back to what I was busy with a lot quicker than before.
My self-awareness has improved and I am now a lot more in touch with my feelings/emotions.

Comments from a person who suffered extensive trauma through childhood and teenage years.