Is Neurofeedback Effective for Emotional Regulation?

PostedOctober 3, 2025

UpdatedOctober 3, 2025

ByMy Patient Advice

Author: Avery Lombardi, MSc | Reviewed by: Dr. Rebecca Fernandez, MBBS

ADHD neurofeedback for emotional regulation has shown promise as a non-invasive treatment option for improving emotional control. By training the brain to recognise and change specific patterns of activity, neurofeedback helps individuals with ADHD develop better self-regulation and reduce emotional volatility.

Unlike traditional therapies, neurofeedback focuses on brainwave patterns to help regulate emotions, offering an alternative or complement to medication. This innovative brain training technique aims to strengthen the brain’s ability to manage impulses and emotional responses.

How Neurofeedback Supports Emotional Regulation in ADHD

Here’s how neurofeedback works to improve emotional control in people with ADHD:

Brain training for emotional stability

Neurofeedback helps individuals learn to control brainwave activity, promoting patterns that encourage calmness and focus. This can reduce emotional outbursts, irritability, and impulsive reactions.

Improved self-regulation

By enhancing brain function, neurofeedback supports self-regulation, helping people with ADHD better manage their emotions during stressful situations or when faced with triggers.

Biofeedback for greater awareness

During sessions, individuals receive real-time biofeedback, which helps them recognise when their brain activity is out of balance. Over time, this increases awareness and provides tools to manage emotions more effectively.

In conclusion, ADHD neurofeedback for emotional regulation offers a unique approach to emotional regulation, but results can vary.

Visit providers like ADHD Certify for personal consultations and expert guidance tailored to your unique situation.

For a deeper dive into the science, diagnosis, and full treatment landscape, read our complete guide to Emotional Regulation in ADHD.

Avery Lombardi, MSc

Author

Avery Lombardi is a clinical psychologist with a Master’s in Clinical Psychology and a Bachelor’s in Psychology. She has professional experience in psychological assessment, evidence-based therapy, and research, working with both child and adult populations. Avery has provided clinical services in hospital, educational, and community settings, delivering interventions such as CBT, DBT, and tailored treatment plans for conditions including anxiety, depression, and developmental disorders. She has also contributed to research on self-stigma, self-esteem, and medication adherence in psychotic patients, and has created educational content on ADHD, treatment options, and daily coping strategies.

All qualifications and professional experience stated above are authentic and verified by our editorial team. However, pseudonym and image likeness are used to protect the author's privacy.

Dr. Rebecca Fernandez, MBBS

Reviewer

Dr. Rebecca Fernandez is a UK-trained physician with an MBBS and experience in general surgery, cardiology, internal medicine, gynecology, intensive care, and emergency medicine. She has managed critically ill patients, stabilised acute trauma cases, and provided comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care. In psychiatry, Dr. Fernandez has worked with psychotic, mood, anxiety, and substance use disorders, applying evidence-based approaches such as CBT, ACT, and mindfulness-based therapies. Her skills span patient assessment, treatment planning, and the integration of digital health solutions to support mental well-being.

All qualifications and professional experience stated above are authentic and verified by our editorial team. However, pseudonym and image likeness are used to protect the reviewer's privacy.