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York Mind-Body Health Frequently Asked Questions
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Q: How many sessions will I need?
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This depends on the nature of the issues you're working on.
Some people achieve what they want in as little as four or five
sessions; others take more time. Probably the average is about six or seven.
Often in the beginning the sessions are weekly but become more
spaced out later in the process.
Neurofeedback takes more sessions: at least ten, more likely
twenty plus - however the sessions are usually shorter, reducing the
costs. Neurofeedback sessions should be at least one a week. Also, some forms of neurofeedback can be done from home making it more cost effective (see below).
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Q: How much will my investment be?
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Currently my rate is £65 per hour. A typical session lasts about an hour. A half hour session is £35 (my minimum fee). For sessions lasting longer than an hour I charge £10 per 10 minutes (the session length is rounded down) so a two hour session would be £125. Often people travel a long way to see me and longer sessions are more time efficient for them.
Neurofeedback is often quicker - sessions can be done within 30 minutes.
I have biofeedback and neurofeedback equipment available for rental - prices from £20 per week.
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Q: Do you offer concessionary rates to people on low income?
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Yes - please contact me and we can discuss this.
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Q: Do you offer evening and weekend appointments?
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Yes, a limited number are available, but I charge an extra £10 in addition to my normal rate (see above).
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Q: Can I practise biofeedback and neurofeedback at home?
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Yes. York Mind-Body Health has some biofeedback instruments
available for hire, explicitly for this purpose. These devices offer a number of biofeedback modalities including Heart Rate Variability and HEG neurofeedback.
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Q: What can I expect if I decide to embark on biofeedback therapy?
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Usually the first session is taken up with assessment, and creating a sort of project plan. We start with your personal goals, and relate these to both your symptoms (which are investigated through an online questionnaire) and the results of office-based assessment tools. We'll come up with a plan of action, selecting the most appropriate methods for your individual needs.
Biofeedback is safe and painless. Generally the sensors are attached to the skin - none of them are uncomfortable.
Biofeedback is essentially about learning - initially, basic
skills (e.g. in the area of emotional management) and then later,
learning to apply these skills in real contexts. When you're
learning anything, practice is crucial. An important element is your
interest in and willingness to use and extend what you learn,
outside of the sessions.
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