Classic Neurofeedback

Neurotherapists You Can Trust

Touch Brain neurotherapists are experienced professionals who blend technical expertise with genuine compassion in their practice. They provide personalized, evidence-based care tailored to each client’s needs and goals. Working with individuals across all age groups, they foster meaningful connections and support lasting growth and well-being. Their commitment to excellence and empathy makes them trusted professionals in the field of mental health.

Classic neurofeedback is a method where sensors are placed on the scalp to measure brainwave activity (EEG).

The client gets real-time feedback (visual, auditory, or both) about their brain activity, and through repeated sessions, they learn to self-regulate brainwave patterns.

The idea is that by reinforcing healthier brainwave activity, symptoms related to attention, mood, stress, or sleep can improve.

Doctor performing a brain activity test with EEG wires on a woman's head in a medical office.

Classic neurofeedback typically uses well-studied EEG frequency bands and training protocols, such as:

  • SMR training (sensory-motor rhythm, ~12–15 Hz) → often used to improve focus, relaxation, and seizure control.

  • Theta/beta ratio training → lowering excess theta (drowsiness, inattention) and increasing beta (alertness) in ADHD.

  • Alpha/theta training → enhancing creativity, deep relaxation, or trauma processing.

Benefits of Classic Neurofeedback

Core Benefits

Improved self-regulation

  • Helps the brain learn to balance its own activity, supporting better attention, focus, and emotional control.

  1. Non-invasive & drug-free

    • No medications involved, which makes it appealing for people seeking natural or complementary approaches.

  2. Long-lasting effects

    • Because it trains brain patterns through learning, benefits can persist after sessions end, unlike temporary effects of medication.

A young girl undergoing EEG brain activity test with electrodes attached to her scalp while seated in a black chair.

Physical & Wellness Benefits

Better sleep: Normalizes brainwave patterns associated with insomnia or irregular sleep.

  1. Headache & migraine reduction: Research shows decreased frequency/intensity in some people.

  2. Seizure management: One of the earliest uses (in epilepsy), with significant success in reducing seizure activity.

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Emotional&Behavioral Benefits

  • Stress reduction: Trains calmer, more balanced brainwave patterns.

  • Anxiety relief: Helps quiet overactive brain states linked to worry and rumination.

  • Mood stabilization: Supports regulation in depression, irritability, or emotional reactivity.

A Clinic That Cares

At Touch Brain Counselor, our mission is to help people feel supported, informed, and empowered through compassionate care and education. Our dedicated team brings both expertise and a gentle touch to every session. Shiva Sherkat, our Clinic Director and Psychotherapist, draws on her deep experience in clinical counselling, trauma-informed therapy, and neurofeedback to create a safe and healing environment.

Real People. Real Results.