Australia's innovative & natural approach to holistic wellness
Brain Training Australia is a private clinic with a special interest in brain-based mental health challenges such as Anxiety, Anger, Insomnia, PTSD, ADHD, Autism – Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Depression, Stress, and Learning Disorders such as Dyslexia and Auditory Processing Disorder (APD).
We train stressed, overwhelmed and busy brains to naturally self-regulate using advanced Brain Training technology.
- Boost your brain’s natural ability, improve mental functioning, improve your mood and build resilience
- Feel less reactive, achieve mental clarity and be your very best with long lasting results.
- We accept NDIS, DVA, Medicare & Private Health to cover part of, if not all of the cost of your Brain Training Programs (applies to face to face support only).
COVID-19 Announcement: as an allied health service we continue to service our clients at this time, choose between:
- Face to face with one of our Qualified Health Practitioners at our Perth Head Office
- Rental system for your own personal use (monthly hire minimum) available Australia-wide
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Discover How We Help People with The Following Challenges...
Setting A New Standard in Optimal Mental Performance
100% Natural, Non-Diagnostic & Non-Invasive We focus on the source, not just the symptoms: train your brain to its optimal state with our our safe, natural, relaxing, non-invasive approach.
Evidence Based Practice Neurofeedback is based on decades of clinical research and neuroscience indicating significant improvement in clients symptoms and overall well-being. Know you are making the best decision for your brain by reading the latest report on the actual system which we use at Brain Training Australia™, reflecting the results of Neurofeedback Brain Training based on almost 3 million hours of use internationally.
Qualified Health Practitioners
Brain Training Australia is Australia’s largest network of Qualified Health Practitioners who specifically work with Neurofeedback Technology. When you work with a member of our team you can rest assured that they are Qualified, Certified and knowledgeable in your area of mental health concern, who service our clients face to face in our Perth Head Office (ONLY) and at all other locations across Australia through the provision of at home rental systems
Brain Training Australia is Australia’s largest network of Qualified Health Practitioners who specifically work with Neurofeedback Technology. When you work with a member of our team you can rest assured that they are Qualified, Certified and knowledgeable in your area of mental health concern, who service our clients face to face in our Perth Head Office (ONLY) and at all other locations across Australia through the provision of at home rental systems
Helping 1000s of Australian Customers since 2016 Brain Training Australia offers a scientifically based results driven approach. We have carefully chosen and invested in Advanced Neurotechnology to afford our clients the best possible experience. We have helped thousands of Australians overcome their issues, with these figures continuing to grow. Across the globe, the technology which we use has delivered over 3 million sessions.
Feel a mental shift from your very 1st Session Neurofeedback Brain Training allows your brain and central nervous system to release old habits and re-train itself in a healthier form. It’s like going to the gym for your brain – so it takes time and commitment on your part. On average clients complete a Program of 10-15 sessions, however clients can experience a noticeable change even from their very 1st session.
We measure your progress Before you start you Brain Training Program with us, you will be asked to complete clinically supported psychological and emotional well-being assessments to gauge your individual starting point. We measure you progress indicators at the end of each session and your intake assessments are retested every ten sessions to monitor overall progress.
How Neurofeedback Brain Training Works
Neurofeedback Brain Training is often referred to as Neurotherapy, Neurobiofeedback and EEG biofeedback. The technology now available is more advanced and effective than ever.
At Brain Training Australia™ we use NeurOptimal® Dynamical Neurofeedback™ which is advanced Neurotechnology that is safe, natural, non-invasive, drug-free and highly effective way to improve your well-being, naturally.
Neurofeedback utilises real-time displays of brain activity using electroencephalography (EEG) to teach self-regulation of brain function. It detects inconsistency and abrupt changes in electrical activity of your brain that undermine optimal functioning and informs the brain of these sudden shifts through interruptions in the sound you are listening to. This refocuses your brain’s attention to the present moment and allows your brain activity to naturally self-correct.
It is a very relaxing experience and requires no effort on your part. You can sit comfortably, listen to music, read a book or meditate and let the Neurofeedback Brain Training do the work for you. Neurofeedback trains your brain to become more flexible, more resilient, more regulated with improved cognitive performance to enable you to function at your best.
“The most effective biohack I have experienced so far”
David Asprey – Founder of Bulletproof®
Fees & Pricing
Start with a complimentary consult (15-min) with a member of our team to discover if Neurofeedback Brain Training is right for you.
Discover your access options at your Complimentary Assessment Appointment which include National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), Department of Veteran Affairs (DVA), Medicare or your Private Health Fund to cover part of, if not all of your Brain Training Program cost.
Meet The Team
Elaine Collins is the Founder of Brain Training Australia, a private clinic with a special interest in brain-based mental health challenges.
Originally from Ireland, Elaine is Perth based since 2011 and holds a Masters of Science in Work and Organisational Psychology, a Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Psychology and a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Industrial Relations and Human Resource Management. She is a Member of the British Psychological Society, also a qualified Psychometrician and Advanced Neurofeedback Trainer, as well as a mother to a young growing family.
With over 20 years of professional experience in health services and working directly with complex behavioural and mental health issues, Elaine is capable, mature and confident to make a difference with individuals, families, organisations and communities to achieve positive life-changing results for a higher quality of life. She has helped thousands of Irish and Australian clients improve their mental wellness, working with her clients to develop proactive approaches to solving the modern day world challenges around mental well-being.
Elaine founded Brain Training Australia in 2016, which is now Australia’s largest network of Qualified Health Practitioners who specifically work with Neurofeedback Technology. When you work with a member of our team you can rest assured that they are Qualified, Certified and knowledgeable in your area of concern. While Elaine is currently on leave raising her young family, the dedicated team of Qualified Health Practitioners service our clients face to face in our Perth Head Office and through the provision of at home rental systems Australia – wide.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is NeurOptimal® Neurofeedback?
Here at Brain Training Australia™, we use a specific type of NeurOptinmal® Neurofeedback which is an advanced form of Brain Training Technology. It is a safe, natural, non-invasive, drug-free, effective method grounded in decades of evidence-based clinical research that allows the brain to restore healthy mental processes and achieve life changing results. Neurofeedback measures and analyses the electricity generated by the Central Nervous System and then uses this analyses to provide specific interactive brain training exercises. Neurofeedback uses real-time displays of brain activity through the use of electroencephalography (EEG), to teach self-regulation of brain function. It provides information to your brain which allows it to reorganize itself. When your brain does this, you usually feel better in your life with easier access to more optimal functioning physically and emotionally. Neurofeedback Brain Training is quite a specialised field of neuroscience, so we have compiled this helpful FAQ section on our website to inform you and help you with any questions you may have.
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What is Neuroplasticity?
Neuroplasticity is the ability of the brain to reorganise itself and to create new neural networks, in other words, create different ways of thinking. The average human brain has 100 million neurons and each neuron has as many as 7000 synaptic connections to other neurons. While the method employed at Brain Training Australia is Neurofeedback, the process by which the changes occur is through Neuroplasticity. What is happening when we put the EEG Sensors on the scalp, is that the system is measuring the summation of cortical, or electrical activity in the brain. The auditory interruptions or feedback provided is picking up on an existing stress response, inefficiency or instability in the brain. These changes are made through the processes of neuroplasticity. We don't want to tell the brain what to do or to stimulate it in any way, and there is no preconceived notion of how your brain should be performing. Instead we want the brain to form its own pathways and it does so naturally, gently and safely through neuroplasticity.
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What are the most common type issues that people use Neurofeedback for?
Alongside the wide range of issues identified on the Issues We Treat section of this website, below is a some other common issues that Neurofeedback can help with. The stress of modern living, information overload, trauma, or other influences can impact our ability to process efficiently which results in the loss of performance and suffering arises. Our emotional regulation, processing ability and integration of life experiences becomes inefficient, and results in loss of awareness and performance in the world. Consequently problematic behaviours, ill health, and dependencies arise. So in addition to the Issues We Treat such issues or problems also include:
- Difficulty Concentrating
- Fatigue
- Poor / Reduced Coping Strategies
- Diminished personal power
- Impaired mind body coordination
- Cognitive instability
- Poor impulse control
- Learning difficulty
- Personality instability
- Loss of clarity
- Difficulty with decision making
- Cognitive decline
- Sleep disturbance
- Emotional Difficulty
- Reduced Awareness
- Cognitive noise
- Loss of sense of self
- Impaired eye hand coordination
- Reactivity
- Difficulty maintaining focus
- Reduced physical health
- Lack of adaptability
- Poor response times
- Rigid Beliefs
- Reduced problem solving capacity
- Impaired immune system
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How often do I need to Train?
Neurofeedback is Brain Training and, like any training, it is repetition that gets the skills in place and then establishes resiliency and long lasting outcomes. Thus it becomes important to carry the improvements across from one session to the next. Most people achieve this with one session per week at the beginning, with a decrease in frequency towards the end of training. If you wish for a faster and easier outcome then two sessions per week are optimal. However, it is important to say that we have had many clients who have achieved very good outcomes with fortnightly sessions or less. This includes fly in fly out mining workers who are training a few days in a row once every three weeks or less. In addition, we have clients who are on the move and will do daily or twice daily sessions for a week or so with the benefits flowing on over time post Neurofeedback training. In short, any frequency of training is better than none and we can work out an individual program to suit your lifestyle and budget.
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Are there any side effects?
Rest assured, that at Brain Training Australia™ Clinic, we have carefully chosen and invested in the most advanced Neurofeedback Technology available on the market today as it allows for limited side effects. Any effects felt during a session or soon after are a response by your central nervous system to the challenge of training. Although the sessions may feel relaxing, your brain is actually working very hard. Neurofeedback is like going to a gym for the brain. Once you start training, old patterns are stirred up and challenged, which may cause some discomfort for a short time, until the brain and central nervous system learn to release and rebalance naturally and with ease. For example, you may experience any of the following symptoms: tiredness, sleep disruption the night of your session, headache (due to dehydration), sleeping during the session, awareness of discomfort in the body often associated with old injuries or yawning after your session. These effects, if they occur, are temporary and usually disappear in the hours following the session and generally stop appearing after a few sessions as the central nervous system becomes stronger, more flexible and more resilient. Please feel free to contact your dedicated Neurofeedback Practitioner to discuss anything that concerns you along the way. Neurofeedback is merely providing information that your brain uses to do its own organising, so even if symptoms do increase and are stirred up for a short time, it is a question of comfort while the brain adjusts itself, not safety.
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Do you use Micro Current Neurofeedback?
No. At Brain Training Australia™, we use a non-invasive advanced form of Neurofeedback which does not stimulate the brain in any way and there is no electrical current going into the brain. We have carefully and selectively invested in the most advanced form of Neurofeedback available on the market today, which allows for a gentle, painless and non-invasive method of restoring cortical balance within the central nervous system.
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Do I need a Mental Health Care Plan?
No. You do not require a Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP) to access our services at Brain Training Australia. Mental Health Care Plans are provided by your GP, allowing access to a Registered Psychologist for Psychological Support (ie talk therapy only). Mental health Care Plans in Australia do not cover sessions with a Neurofeedback Practitioner. You do not require a MHCP to access Neurofeedback Brain Training, you just contact us and book in with us directly.
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What if it doesn’t work, what do I do then?
Neurofeedback is a highly effective way to regulate brain function and it is very rare that clients do not progress or not experience changes. However, if you find your training is not progressing as desired after 6 sessions, we can look at whatever external factors (intrinsic constraints or stressors) may be interrupting your progress. These may include things like a baby in the house, starting a new job, difficulties with different personalities at work – and we may implement other strategies to assist. This is when adding counselling to your program may be useful for which we accommodate at no additional cost.
