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Train the Brain.

Clinical Neurofeedback is a non-invasive, brain-based training approach that uses real-time EEG feedback to help the brain learn to regulate its own activity more effectively.

Neurofeedback has been used and studied across a range of neurological, developmental and mental health presentations, including:

Research into neurofeedback continues to develop, with encouraging findings in a number of these areas.

At Simplique, neurofeedback is individualised to the person rather than applying the same training protocol to everyone.

What is Clinical Neurofeedback?

Neurofeedback is a specialised form of EEG biofeedback.

Sensors are placed on the scalp to measure the electrical activity naturally produced by the brain.

Specialised neurofeedback software processes aspects of this EEG activity in real time and provides immediate visual or auditory feedback.

The person may:

The feedback changes according to the brain activity being measured.

Over repeated training sessions, the brain receives information about its own activity and has an opportunity to learn and develop greater self-regulation.

No Electricity is Delivered Into the Brain

Neurofeedback is non-invasive.

The EEG electrodes used during standard neurofeedback are sensors.

They record electrical activity that your brain is already naturally producing.

The electrodes do NOT send electricity into your brain.

There is:

The system is reading and responding to brain activity, not electrically stimulating the brain.

How Does Neurofeedback Work?

1. Measure

EEG sensors measure brainwave activity in real time.

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2. Analyse

Specialised software monitors selected features of the EEG signal.

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3. Feedback

The client receives immediate visual or auditory feedback through a game, movie or other activity.

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4. Learn

The brain receives information about its activity and learns through repeated feedback.

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5. Reinforce

With repeated training, the aim is to strengthen the brain’s capacity for more flexible and effective self-regulation.

This process takes advantage of neuroplasticity — the brain’s capacity to adapt and change through experience and learning.

What Can Neurofeedback Help With?

Trauma & PTSD

Trauma can have significant effects on arousal, sleep, attention, emotional regulation and nervous-system functioning.

Neurofeedback has been increasingly investigated as an intervention for people experiencing PTSD and complex trauma.

Research has reported improvements in PTSD symptoms, with some studies also finding improvements in associated anxiety and depression.

Neurofeedback may be used alongside trauma-informed psychological and other therapeutic approaches to support nervous-system regulation.

Depression & Anxiety

People experiencing depression or anxiety can have difficulties involving mood, arousal, sleep, concentration and emotional regulation.

Neurofeedback has been studied as an approach for supporting regulation of brain activity associated with these functions.

The aim of training is not simply to suppress symptoms but to support the brain’s ability to move more flexibly between different states of activation and regulation.

ADHD, Attention & Executive Function

Neurofeedback has been extensively studied in people with ADHD and attention difficulties.

Training may target functional areas such as:

 

Autism & Neurodevelopment

Neurofeedback has also been studied in autistic children and adults.

Research has explored potential changes in areas including:

A recent systematic review examining neurofeedback and cognition in autism found positive cognitive findings in the majority of the studies it reviewed.

Learning & Cognitive Difficulties

Neurofeedback may also be explored where an individual experiences difficulties involving:

Learning difficulties can have many different underlying contributors, which is why individual assessment is important before determining whether neurofeedback is appropriate.

Neurofeedback for Children

Brain Training That Can Feel Like Play

For children, neurofeedback can be delivered through engaging visual and auditory activities.

A child may simply feel as though they are watching a movie or playing a computer game.

Behind the scenes, however, the neurofeedback system is continuously monitoring selected EEG activity and changing the feedback according to the training protocol.

This can make brain training engaging while still allowing us to collect and respond to EEG information in real time.

We also understand that neurodivergent children may have sensory, communication or regulation needs.

Sessions can be adapted wherever possible to help the child feel comfortable with the environment and equipment.

QEEG-Guided Clinical Neurofeedback

Assessment Before Training

At Simplique, where appropriate, neurofeedback may begin with a clinical assessment and EEG/QEEG assessment.

This helps us move away from a one-size-fits-all approach.

Our process may include:

Initial Consultation

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EEG Recording

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QEEG Analysis

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Review of Findings

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Individualised Neurofeedback Protocol

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Regular Neurofeedback Training

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Progress Monitoring

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Reassessment & Protocol Adjustment

QEEG findings are considered alongside the person’s history, presenting concerns and individual goals.

Why QEEG?

Two people with the same diagnosis do not necessarily have the same EEG patterns or functional difficulties.

QEEG can provide additional objective information about aspects of electrical brain activity.

Depending on the assessment, this may include information about:

This information may assist with developing and refining an individualised neurofeedback approach.

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What Happens During a Session?

EEG sensors are placed at selected locations on the scalp.

Once signal quality has been checked, neurofeedback training begins.

The client may watch a movie, animation or game while the system monitors their EEG activity.

When selected training criteria are reached, the software provides positive feedback.

This may mean:

The feedback happens in real time.

Through repeated sessions, the brain receives ongoing information about its own activity.

Neurofeedback & Neuroplasticity

The Brain Can Learn

Neuroplasticity is the brain’s capacity to change and adapt through experience.

Just as repeated practice is involved in learning physical or cognitive skills, neurofeedback provides repeated opportunities for the brain to practise regulation.

This is why neurofeedback is generally delivered as a program of training sessions, rather than as a single appointment.

How Many Sessions Will I Need?

There is no single number that applies to everyone.

The number and frequency of sessions depends on factors including:

Regular sessions are generally important for learning and neuroplasticity.

Progress is monitored throughout the program so that training can be reviewed and adjusted where appropriate.

Evidence & Research

An Evolving Evidence Base

Neurofeedback has been studied for decades across a range of clinical and neurodevelopmental presentations.

Research includes studies involving:

Trauma & PTSD
Systematic review and meta-analysis evidence has reported beneficial effects on PTSD symptoms, with positive findings also reported for associated anxiety and depression.

Autism
Research has reported promising findings in areas of cognitive functioning, including attention, memory and executive functioning, although further high-quality research is required.

ADHD
Neurofeedback has a substantial research literature. Results vary according to study design and protocol, with some standard protocols showing small positive effects while recent rigorous analyses do not support neurofeedback as a stand-alone treatment for core ADHD symptoms.

Depression & Anxiety
These symptoms have also been examined within neurofeedback research, including as secondary outcomes in trauma populations.

We believe families should be able to explore promising approaches while also receiving accurate information about what the current evidence does—and does not—establish.

Private & NDIS Clients Welcome

Simplique welcomes both:

Private Self-Funded Clients

No NDIS plan is required to access neurofeedback privately.

NDIS Participants

Where appropriate, neurofeedback services may be considered in relation to an individual’s disability-related functional goals, subject to the participant’s plan, current NDIS funding rules and applicable provider requirements.

Please contact us to discuss your individual circumstances.

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Start Your Neurofeedback Journey

Whether you are exploring neurofeedback for yourself or your child, we begin by understanding the individual.

Our goal is not to train a diagnosis.

We train the individual brain in front of us.

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Important Information

Neurofeedback research varies considerably by condition, protocol and study quality. Positive research findings do not mean that every individual will experience the same outcome.

Clinical neurofeedback is not represented as a cure for autism, ADHD, PTSD, depression, learning disability or another neurological, developmental or mental health condition, and individual outcomes cannot be guaranteed.

Neurofeedback should not replace medical, psychiatric, psychological or allied-health care where these are required.