Neurofeedback
Doctor-led neurofeedback in Safdarjung Enclave, Delhi: EEG-based brain training for children (6+) and adults, planned around each patient's needs and given realistic expectations from the evidence.
What is neurofeedback therapy?
Neurofeedback is a non-invasive brain-training method. Sensors on the scalp record brainwave activity (EEG), and a screen gives instant feedback, such as a game or video that runs smoothly only when your brain activity moves in the target direction. With repeated sessions, the aim is to learn to produce that pattern more easily. At Brain Bridge in Delhi, a doctor plans and oversees every course.
What it is & how it works
Neurofeedback is a form of biofeedback that uses your own brainwave signals. EEG sensors pick up electrical activity from the brain, software turns chosen features of that activity (for example the balance between slower theta and faster beta waves) into a simple visual or sound signal, and the brain learns from that reward signal over many sessions. Nothing is sent into the brain: the equipment only reads activity and shows it back to you.
How it's done
After an assessment, the doctor chooses a training protocol and sets how often and how many sessions you need, based on your goal and how you respond. In each session, small sensors are placed on the scalp with a conductive gel, and you watch a screen or listen to sounds while the feedback runs, usually for around 20 to 30 minutes of active training. Progress is reviewed at set points, and the plan is adjusted or stopped if it isn't helping.
Who is neurofeedback for?
At Brain Bridge, neurofeedback is considered for children aged 6 and over and for adults, after a full clinical assessment. It is always one part of a wider plan.
- ADHD, alongside behavioural support and any medication (see Neurofeedback for ADHD)
- Autism, as an adjunct to core developmental therapies
- People who prefer to try a non-drug option alongside standard care, with a clear understanding of the evidence
What happens in a neurofeedback session?
| Step | What happens | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Set-up | Sensors are placed on the scalp (and sometimes the ear lobes) with a water-soluble gel. No needles, no shaving. | 5–10 min |
| Training | You watch a game, video or animation, or listen to sounds. The feedback brightens, speeds up or plays when your brainwaves move in the target direction. | 20–30 min |
| Review | The doctor or team notes how the session went and any changes you or your family have noticed. | 5 min |
How much does neurofeedback cost in Delhi?
Neurofeedback in Delhi generally starts from around ₹1,500 to ₹3,000 per session. Because the number of sessions is planned around each patient, the total cost varies from person to person.
Your exact cost is confirmed after the assessment, once the doctor has set your plan. We give you the full estimate before you start, with no package you have to commit to up front.
- Number of sessions in your plan, and how often they are scheduled
- Whether a qEEG brain map is needed first (priced separately)
- Whether neurofeedback is combined with other therapies in your plan
Does neurofeedback work? What the evidence says
Neurofeedback has been studied most for ADHD, and the results are mixed. We share them openly so you can decide with full information.
| Study | What it found |
|---|---|
| Westwood et al., JAMA Psychiatry 2025 (38 randomised trials, 2,472 participants) | No significant improvement in ADHD symptoms on ratings by people unaware of treatment; a small benefit when only standard protocols were used. |
| Neurofeedback Collaborative Group, JAACAP 2021 (double-blind trial, 144 children) | Children improved in both groups, but neurofeedback was not better than a sham version at treatment end or 13 months. |
| Van Doren et al., Eur Child Adolesc Psychiatry 2019 (10 trials with follow-up) | Parent-rated improvements in inattention were maintained or grew at 2–12 months' follow-up. |
Neurofeedback at Brain Bridge, Safdarjung Enclave, Delhi
Brain Bridge Clinic is at A2/25, Ground Floor, Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi 110029, open Monday to Saturday, 9 AM to 6 PM. Neurofeedback here is planned and supervised by a doctor, and sits alongside psychiatry, psychology, speech and occupational therapy under one team, so it can be fitted into a wider plan rather than offered on its own.
Families travelling to Delhi can ask for an Arabic or Russian interpreter.
- Neurofeedback for ADHD — protocols, age range and evidence for ADHD
- qEEG brain mapping — when a brain map is used before training
- Biofeedback — training with heart-rate, breathing and muscle signals
- Neuromodulation in Delhi — rTMS, tDCS, TPS, taVNS, CES and neurofeedback compared
- Cynaptic Therapy™ — our coordinated neuromodulation, neurofeedback and psychotherapy plan
Conditions it treats
Why Brain Bridge
Every neurofeedback course at Brain Bridge is planned and overseen by a doctor, sized to the patient rather than sold as a fixed package, and reviewed against clear goals so it can be changed or stopped if it isn't helping.
Evidence & safety
Non-invasive and generally well tolerated. The evidence base is mixed, strongest for ADHD and still developing for other conditions, so it is offered as an adjunct to established care, never as a replacement.
Related questions
It's non-invasive: sensors only read brain activity, and nothing is sent into the brain. Some people notice short-term tiredness, headache or a change in sleep during a course, which usually settles; serious side effects are uncommon.
There is no fixed number. At Brain Bridge the doctor sets the session count and frequency around each patient's goal and progress, and reviews them as the course goes on. Published ADHD programmes have commonly used around 20 to 40 sessions, often twice a week.
Neurofeedback in Delhi generally starts from around ₹1,500 to ₹3,000 per session. The total depends on how many sessions your plan needs and whether a qEEG brain map is done first, so the exact cost is confirmed after your assessment.
The evidence is mixed. For ADHD, a 2025 meta-analysis of 38 randomised trials found no meaningful benefit at the group level on blinded ratings, with a small effect when only standard protocols were used. Some individuals do improve, which is why we offer it as one part of a plan rather than a stand-alone cure.
Yes, from age 6 at Brain Bridge, when a child can sit through a short session and follow on-screen feedback. Children always have a full assessment first, and neurofeedback is added alongside, not instead of, behavioural support and any medication their doctor recommends.
Neurofeedback is a type of biofeedback that uses brainwave (EEG) signals. General biofeedback uses body signals such as heart rate, breathing, muscle tension or skin temperature.
Not always. The doctor decides at assessment whether a qEEG brain map would help choose the training protocol; many standard protocols do not need one.
No. Neurofeedback is an add-on. Any change to medication is a separate decision made with your doctor.