What is the treatment process?
1. Data Gathering
We conduct an assessment of your brain. This includes both a QEEG and ERP. Based of the data we gather from our assessments, a report is produced which demonstrates what is happening in your brain and highlights areas which might not be working effectively. To find out more about how we know what to treat, click here.
2. Consultation
After the initial assessment you have a feedback session with an experienced practitioner. During this session we discuss what has been found in the assessment, what it means for you.
3. Neurofeedback Training
Neurofeedback training sessions commence! The number of sessions varies per patient and condition, and will depend what we find in the initial assessments. As with any kind of training, repetition and consistency are key.
What happens in a session?
Small sensors are attached to your head over the area of the brain we will be training. The sensors are held in place with pea-sized blob of paste. We also place sensors on your ears as reference point. These sensors measure your brain activity--they don’t shock you! We measure the electrical activity of your brain so you can have feedback (biofeedback of the brain electrical activity is called neurofeedback).
Neurofeedback provides a real-time display of your brainwave activity. This display is shown on a screen and will be monitored by a technician. During the session you will doing an activity. You may be playing a game or watching a movie. The movie display is set up to appear 'snowy' when your brain is working at an undesirable frequency, and to show normally when it is working at the desired frequency. Your brain is trained to stay at the desired frequency as it is rewarded with a clear picture for doing so. You will also be able to see measurements of your brainwave activity through simplified visual and audio displays during treatment.
Neurofeedback provides a real-time display of your brainwave activity. This display is shown on a screen and will be monitored by a technician. During the session you will doing an activity. You may be playing a game or watching a movie. The movie display is set up to appear 'snowy' when your brain is working at an undesirable frequency, and to show normally when it is working at the desired frequency. Your brain is trained to stay at the desired frequency as it is rewarded with a clear picture for doing so. You will also be able to see measurements of your brainwave activity through simplified visual and audio displays during treatment.
How many sessions will I need?
It is difficult to determine how many neurofeedback sessions you will need until you have had the initial consult and begin treatment. We need to understand how your brain is functioning and see how you respond to treatment. Some clients have reported improvements after the first session, and many have experienced significant improvement after completing between ten and twenty sessions. Twenty to forty sessions are often needed for sustained improvement. Sixty to eighty sessions may be needed to address complex conditions such as autism. Neurofeedback therapy is not a quick fix, but it is similar to visiting an orthodontist: their goal is to straighten teeth, and it takes a year or more for treatment to have a lasting impact. Neurofeedback therapy is not cheap, but the positive, long-term outcomes it provides makes it a worthwhile investment.
How much will it cost?
An initial QEEG and ERP assessment is $950.00 AUD. This includes an EEG, QEEG, ERP, your report and a consultation to discuss the report. While this may appear more expensive than the QEEGs offered by other practices, we believe that it is important to do a thorough evaluation prior to commencing treatment. We are one of only several practices in Australia which offers ERPs. Find out more about ERPs here.
After your initial assessment, a standard neurofeedback session is $100 AUD.
While neurofeedback treatment sessions aren’t covered under Medicare, you may be eligible for a rebate under your private health insurance or NDIS. You will need to confirm this with your provider and make sure it is approved. HBF has approved a partial rebate for the initial assessment, although this is dependent on your plan.
After your initial assessment, a standard neurofeedback session is $100 AUD.
While neurofeedback treatment sessions aren’t covered under Medicare, you may be eligible for a rebate under your private health insurance or NDIS. You will need to confirm this with your provider and make sure it is approved. HBF has approved a partial rebate for the initial assessment, although this is dependent on your plan.
Initial QEEG/ERP assessment
$950.00 AUD (includes EEG, QEEG, ERP, report and feedback session)
Standard neurofeedback session
$100.00 AUD
Initial consultation (if required)
$250.00 AUD
$950.00 AUD (includes EEG, QEEG, ERP, report and feedback session)
Standard neurofeedback session
$100.00 AUD
Initial consultation (if required)
$250.00 AUD
How to get started?
Getting started is super simple - all you need to do is contact us and say you're interested in neurofeedback! Our amazing reception team will guide you through the process from there. We don't need any referrals.
