In conversation with certified psychologist and neurofeedback therapist Gernot Wührer, we learn how neurofeedback can be meaningfully integrated into psychotherapeutic work. He reports from his practice on which client groups benefit particularly, what added value the combination with talk therapy offers, and why ILF neurofeedback plays a special role in this.
Women experience mental health differently than men. While both can struggle with psychological distress, the reasons behind women’s suffering are often rooted in a mix of biological, social, and systemic factors that require their own conversation. From hormonal shifts and heightened stress to misdiagnosis and chronic emotional strain, women face unique hurdles that deserve focused attention and effective support.
In this article, we take a closer look at five key areas that influence women’s mental health: the higher prevalence of depression and anxiety, hormonal influences such as menopause, the impact of mental load and chronic stress, gender-based disparities in diagnosis, and the potential of Neurofeedback as a supportive therapy.
Adriana King, MACP, RP, BCN, is the founder and Practice Director of Aurora Therapy & Neurofeedback, located just outside Toronto in Aurora, Ontario. A Registered Psychotherapist and Board-Certified Neurofeedback Clinician, Adriana has extensive experience in trauma integration and brain-based healing. Her training spans ILF Neurofeedback, QEEG analysis, and a range of somatic and evidence-based modalities. Passionate about helping individuals heal from complex trauma, anxiety, mood disorders, and relational challenges, Adriana leads a dedicated team committed to restoring nervous system balance and long-term well-being.
Menopause is becoming more and more a focus of society. The application of Neurofeedback, which can help to improve the brain's self-regulatory capacity, seems to be a promising approach. Several studies have shown that Neurofeedback can help with various of the the menopausal symptoms.
Christian Rupp has been running his own occupational therapy practice in Postbauer-Heng, Bavaria, since 2005. Together with his team of eight, he offers a variety of modern and proven therapeutic approaches, including neurofeedback and biofeedback. The aim is to help children and adults cope better with the challenges of everyday life. Neurofeedback and biofeedback have been part of the practice's core treatment methods for six years. The focus is on therapeutic success for patients of all ages.
A recently published randomised controlled trial by Carlson et al. investigated the efficacy of Infra-Low Frequency Neurofeedback (ILF NFB) as a potential non-invasive treatment method for mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). Veterans with long-lasting post-concussive symptoms were treated with ILF NFB over several weeks. The results show significant improvements in several key areas.
Neurofeedback is an effective and evidence-based therapy method for the treatment of various mental illnesses. Neurofeedback devices for home use are increasingly available on the market. And we are also receiving more and more enquiries from private individuals.
But is home-use of neurofeedback a sensible alternative?
Meet Dr. Andrea Durand & Durand Healing and Wellness Center in Phoenix, AZ!
For Dr. Andrea Durand, DBH, LCSW, integrating neurofeedback was a natural step in her mission to provide comprehensive mental health care. With a strong background in behavioral health and trauma-focused therapy, she sought training with EEG Info and introduced neurofeedback into her practice last year. Since then, she has witnessed remarkable transformations in her patients.
The 3rd Annual Conference for Applied Neurofeedback (ACAN 2025) will be held on 30 and 31 May 2025 in Tenerife, Spain. This event serves as a premier gathering for practitioners and researchers to exchange knowledge, showcase innovative research, and build meaningful connections within the neurofeedback community.
The second part of the article ‘Clinical ILF neurofeedback with children and adolescents’ has now been published in the current issue (1/2025) of the forum für Kinder- und Jugendpsychiatrie, Psychosomatik und Psychotherapie (forum for child and adolescent psychiatry, psychosomatics and psychotherapy) of the bkjpp (Professional Association for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Psychosomatics and Psychotherapy in Germany e.V.).