ILF Neurofeedback
What is ILF Neurofeedback?
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Infra-Low Frequency Neurofeedback is a gentle, non-invasive form of brain training that helps your brain work better by teaching it to regulate itself.
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How does it work?
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Sensors on the scalp: 3 or 4 small sensors are placed on your head. They don’t put anything into your brain—they only listen to your brainwaves.
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Brainwave monitoring: The system tracks very slow brainwaves, called infra-low frequencies (these are slower than what’s usually measured in traditional neurofeedback).
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Feedback through video or sound: While your brain is being monitored, you watch a video, play a game, or listen to music. The feedback (like the screen getting brighter or the sound adjusting) changes slightly based on your brain activity.
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The brain learns: Your brain notices these subtle changes and starts to adjust itself to function more smoothly and efficiently—like a mirror showing the brain what it’s doing, so it can self-correct.
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It's a bit like holding a mirror up to our brain. If we see our image in a mirror we probably adjust something without thinking and the brain is no different
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It’s especially helpful for people who are very sensitive or overwhelmed by other types of therapy.​
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Does it hurt?
No. It's completely painless and passive. Relax and let your brain do the work.​
What can ILF Neurofeedback help with?
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Anxiety
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Depression
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PTSD
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Sleep problems
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ADHD
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Some regulation challenges related to ASD
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Chronic pain
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Traumatic brain injuries
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Focus
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Peak performance training
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Neurofeedback can work well combined with other therapies too. Especially where you might be struggling to focus or when your psychological ability to connect to the therapy process is proving a challenge.
I'm very happy to consult directly with clients but also with other therapists, where the client consents, of course.
Want to dive deeper?
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​There are more studies about the efficacy of ILF Neurofeedback being published fairly frequently but here are some links to start you off...
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Beemedic - The company I train with
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Effect on Neurological post Covid 19 complications HERE
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Working with ASD HERE
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Trauma Recovery HERE
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General research interest HERE
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Frontiers.org is a good place to look for studies and research.