"If you are considering trying Neurofeedback I very highly recommend Brainstead – Neurofeedback Southampton if you live in Southampton or anywhere in Hampshire!
I have been having brain training sessions with Anna for a few months now and I can honestly say that it has changed my world, both for me and those that I am close to, family, friends and colleagues! Initially I started NF to help with long term trauma, anxiety and migraine (and undiagnosed neurodiversity it turns out!), but the benefits keep coming! In addition to no longer having daily headaches and very frequent migraines, I have experienced a reduction in pain and stiffness from my Rheumatoid Arthritis, I have very little if any anxiety now, negative obsessive thoughts are at an all-time low, my mood is lifted consistently, and my self-esteem has improved significantly. I now have a sustained feeling of calmness, safeness and assuredness that I didn’t know was possible and have regained the focus, clarity and quickness of mind that I had before menopause, I thought I had lost that forever! I could go on about many other benefits that I have gained from my sessions with Anna, but if you are considering NF, I would recommend that you give it a go and find out for yourself!"
"I highly recommend neurofeedback with Anna. She is accomplished, empathetic and committed. I've struggled with the trauma of C-PTSD for most of my life, as well as difficulties relating to neurodiversity. I've tried talk therapy and EMDR with other practitioners, resulting in some benefits. However, Anna's neurofeedback treatment has had much more effective and faster results compared to traditional modalities for me.
I feel safe in myself and the world for the first time in my life (I'm 43). I feel stronger love for myself, and I'm calmer and more self-regulated than ever before. Life's possibilities are opening wider for me.
If you are considering neurofeedback treatments with Anna, I strongly advise that you to go for it!"
"I went to Brainstead Neurofeedback initially looking for a way to treat my lifelong anxiety, which has proved resistant to various treatments over the years. I can honestly say neurofeedback has done more to eliminate it than anything else I've tried, and that has changed my whole outlook on life.
Alongside this, Anna has demonstrated how invaluable neurofeedback is for a number of other problematic areas. My sleep, concentration, and impulse control have all massively improved after treatment. It has given me the tools and ability to take control of my life again.
It is Anna's skill and expertise as a practitioner that has allowed me to explore what can be achieved through neurofeedback; she has guided and supported me throughout the process with care and commitment.
I do not hesitate to recommend Brainstead as a service which can change your life for the better."
"After just a few neurofeedback sessions, I realised something quite unexpected: nothing around me had changed significantly. Work was still challenging, my children were still as energetic and demanding as ever, and life was still busy.
What had changed was me.
I found myself staying focused on the tasks in front of me, feeling more patient with my kids, and becoming much more aware of my body—recognising tension and tiredness before they became overwhelming. I felt calmer, more grounded, and better able to respond to life's demands instead of constantly reacting to them.
This experience has given me a much more positive outlook on my healing journey and the path ahead. I'm grateful for the support I've received and excited to continue seeing where this process takes me."
"I fell asleep straight away. It surprised me that I slept through the night. For the last three days I have been getting up feeling well rested – this is very unusual for me. I feel calm and peaceful. It feels good. Weird."
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"I had a planned visit from some new friends on Saturday evening, I felt calm about it all day - in the past, I would have felt very anxious all day. It was a nice evening with friends at my house, I have never hosted an evening like this before! My sense of inner safety is continuing, I'm smiling at strangers and I feel at ease when in public"
''I fell asleep quickly. I didn't wake up in the night, which is unusual, I wake up in the middle of the night on most nights. I'm feeling calm today, my energy level is average. This is good, it's different to my recent experience of feeling tired all the time and anxious on a daily basis."
"I've felt very calm this week, despite difficult situations happening around me. I feel very clear-headed and in control of my emotions. Life does not feel overwhelming."
“J. had a pretty good start at school. Three days so far and two notifications from teachers about his positive contribution. We received a very positive feedback from school about J’s approach to French, also some extra points received for good work at school (from different subjects)
Anxiety? It is a revision time at school and I feel he handled it well, didn’t seem to stress about it. Impulsivity? - There were no impulsive reactions. Obsessive worries? - Nothing noticed."
(Feedback after a session) “We didn’t experience any aggressive behaviour. It was interesting to hear from him that he had a lunch detention at school because of being late for a lesson, but when he was informed about it, he just did it. No oppositional reactions or arguments. He also described a situation during an assessment when he struggled with some questions, but made a decision to ask for help/clarification. It was good to hear that there was some thought process behind the steps he had taken, rather than become frustrated and anxious.”
"After a number of sessions, I really felt mentally stronger and my thinking completely shifted. My anxiety was melting away and I could see my life from a completely different viewpoint. I had confidence to try new things and new ideas and solutions to problems that have bugged me for years, decades even. I’ve gone from “It’ll never happen” to “Yes it can and I want to”. I can’t thank you enough, you’ve changed my life."
"One of the quickest and most noticeable improvements I felt after starting my Neurofeedback journey was the improvement not only in my sleep but also how alert I felt during the day. Normally my energy levels were dependent on coffee or energy drinks but after just a few sessions I no longer felt the need. I had focus, energy and could think clearly. I can still enjoy a coffee but I don’t NEED it!"
"For anyone thinking of trying neurofeedback. I would say absolutely give it a go. My ADHD symptoms are easing without medication (I have been told there is a long wait to see a specialist and I didn’t want to spent the next two years suffering.) Amongst other symptoms, my procrastination is easing and I have more control over my thoughts."
"My family and I are enjoying many benefits from undergoing Neurofeedback. I approached Anna for help with managing frustration and sometimes feeling overwhelmed with anger. I was a bit skeptical at first, but I can’t argue with the results. Situations which would have made me blow up in the past are much easier to manage, I find that I can stay calm in stressful family or work situations."
"It was something beyond the drastic reduction of the symptoms (my anxiety). A new mindset was growing that made me spontaneously do new things and think new thoughts."
"Thank you, Anna, I feel so much calmer, I can think more clearly."
"The thing that surprised me was the change in my eating patterns. I didn’t come to see Anna about food or an eating issue but during the process of helping me with other stuff I noticed that I no longer craved food when I wasn’t hungry. I could feel sensations in my body in a new way, feeling full with no need to eat more than I wanted. This was happy byproduct of neurofeedback."
" I wanted to try something new when I realised what a rut I had been living in. I was taking my habits for granted without ever thinking about why or just ignoring my gut feeling that they were not working for me. Neurofeedback has gently changed all this and I am so grateful. I never knew I could feel this way or that changes would happen so naturally."