At Connections, we are committed to providing the highest quality Neurofeedback services, led by experts with globally recognised qualifications. Our lead clinician, Sunelle Asmussen, has successfully completed her IQCB QEEG Diplomate training, a qualification held by only 25 professionals in Australia. This certification, awarded by the International QEEG Certification Board (IQCB), signifies advanced expertise in quantitative electroencephalography (QEEG)—a cutting-edge tool used to assess brain activity and guide personalised therapeutic interventions.
Sunelle holds an IQCB Diplomate in QEEG, meaning she has met rigorous international standards in brain mapping, data interpretation, and treatment planning, ensuring the highest level of care for our clients.
Our Neurotherapy team is currently engaged in regular mentoring with world-renowned QEEG expert Jay Gunkelman, ensuring we stay at the forefront of evidence-based practice and cutting-edge brain research. By continuously learning from one of the leading global authorities in QEEG, we strive to ensure that our clients receive the most accurate brain assessments and client centred care.
A QEEG is primarily used as a treatment-planning tool in clinical neurofeedback
and psychotherapy.
It is completed from a biopsychosocial perspective and is not the same as a
“clinical EEG”, which is used in medical practice to evaluate epilepsy or to
determine if there is a serious brain pathology, such as a tumour. A QEEG is not
designed to diagnose tumours, epilepsy, or other structural medical conditions.
At Connections, we would complete a QEEG to better understand the
neurophysiology of the client to further inform non-invasive therapy. This is not for
diagnostic purposes but to better understand the developmental maturity of the
brain to help set therapeutic goals, that is within our scope of practice, to
enhance our client’s capacity. A wide range of dysregulated EEG patterns
(phenotypes) have been correlated with disorders and clinical conditions.
Similar to traditional EEG, QEEG uses electrodes placed on the scalp to measure brainwave activity in real-time. Brainwaves are categorised into different frequency bands (delta, theta, alpha, beta, and gamma), each associated with various mental states or functions (e.g., relaxation, focus, and sleep).
Once the brainwave data is collected, it is subjected to statistical analysis to quantify the brain’s electrical activity. The results are then compared to a normative database, which contains data from individuals with typical brainwave patterns, matched by age and gender. This allows clinicians to identify brainwave patterns that may be linked to mental health issues or cognitive impairments.
The results are visualised as color-coded maps of the brain, where areas of overactivity or underactivity are highlighted. These maps can show, for example, whether certain regions of the brain are producing too much or too little activity in specific frequency bands. These deviations are often associated with various conditions, such as ADHD, anxiety, depression, PTSD, and traumatic brain injuries.
A QEEG is primarily used as a treatment-planning tool in clinical neurofeedback and psychotherapy. It is completed from a biopsychosocial perspective and is not the same as a “clinical EEG”, which is used in medical practice to evaluate epilepsy or to determine if there is a serious brain pathology, such as a tumour. A QEEG is not designed to diagnose tumours, epilepsy, or other structural medical conditions.
At our clinic, we would complete a QEEG to better understand the neurophysiology of the client to further inform non-invasive therapy. This is not for diagnostic purposes but to better understand the developmental maturity of the brain to help set therapeutic goals, that is within our scope of practice, to enhance our client’s capacity. A wide range of dysregulated EEG patterns (phenotypes) have been correlated with disorders and clinical conditions.
From a psychosocial perspective, QEEG is a tool that can both challenge and complement traditional approaches to mental health. A more holistic approach would integrate QEEG findings with a patient’s social context, life experiences, and emotional history, ensuring that treatment addresses both biological and psychosocial factors.
QEEG can empower clients by providing objective data that helps them understand their brain’s functioning and can be beneficial for the following conditions:
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