Our Story
Brainworks started with a simple belief: your brain has the power to change and technology can help. Founded in 2007 in the UK, we’ve spent almost 20 years helping people improve their mental clarity, focus, and emotional balance through advanced neurofeedback — technology that trains your brain to work better, from the inside out.
Our Beginnings
James and Sarah Roy founded Brainworks after experiencing firsthand how neurofeedback changed their lives. In those early days, the technology was still new to the UK. They started small, with a two-sensor system, but never stopped looking for better ways to help more people.
That pursuit led them to adopt 19-sensor deep brain mapping and training, the most advanced tech in the field, setting a new standard for what neurofeedback could be.
Pioneering Remote Neurofeedback
Long before remote brain training became common, we were already working on it. When we couldn’t find a system that met our standards for home use, our team built our own, designing the first professional-grade remote neurofeedback system.
By 2015, we were running the world’s first dedicated remote clinic. When COVID-19 hit, we didn’t have to pivot; we were already helping people train their brains safely at home.
Today, we support both individual clients and other therapists around the world through our software.
Built on Family Values
What started as a family-run practice has grown into a global name in neurofeedback. But we’re still grounded in the values we began with: personal care, professional excellence, and a commitment to helping people feel better in their daily lives.
Our team includes some of the Europe’s most experienced neurofeedback clinicians, all working together to guide you through meaningful brain change.
Meet The Brainworks Team
Our team, rooted in family values, combines decades of experience with cutting-edge technology to provide world-class neurofeedback therapy. Whether in our London clinic or through our remote services, our dedicated professionals are committed to your journey towards better brain health.
James Roy
Technical Director, Client Coordinator
James, is a co-founder of our company. He’s your first point of contact, offering expert advice and guiding you through our services. As the Director of Research and Development, James is the brain behind our innovative neurofeedback home training platforms, ensuring we stay at the forefront of remote brain training technology.
Sarah Roy
Director of Operations and finances
Sarah is a co-founder of Brainworks. With a background in Accountancy in Industry, Nutrition and massage therapy. Brainworks was an excellent match for her skills in Business and Health. She maintains all the ”behind the scenes” systems in order for Brainworks to provide the best services possible.
Christina Lavelle
Clinical Director, London Clinic
Christina, a founder of our London clinic, oversees all clinic based assessments. Her extensive qualifications include certifications from The Wuttke Institute, LoRETA neurofeedback,Neurotherapie Centrum Hilversum and Unyte. With a background in psychology & hypnotherapy. Christina ensures excellence in our London-based services and is our resident expert in Integrated listening systems, The safe and Sound Protocol and Rest and Restore Protocol.
Ingrid Valentin
Lead Neurofeedback Therapist, Home Clinic
Ingrid is a clinical psychologist and integrative psychotherapist. She is Board Certified in Neurofeedback and a BCIA Neurofeedback Mentor. She has led our therapeutic team since 2015. Ingrid focuses on effective treatments for (C-)PTSD and neurofeedback for attention problems and anxiety. She supervises clinicians from California to Hong Kong.
Philippe Pascal
Neurofeedback Therapists, Home Clinic
Phil is a peak performance coach and the founder of the clinical team. He experienced neurofeedback for himself after a burn-out in the business sector. The benefits were so successful that he turned his career around and trained in Neurofeedback. Clients love his openness, empathy and ability to break the ice.
Chloé Taudin
Neurofeedback Therapists, Home Clinic
Chloé is a clinical psychologist and neuropsychologist. She enjoys switching between neuropsychological assessments, giving neurofeedback sessions and doing QEEG analyses.
Zara Engels
Neurofeedback Therapists, Home Clinic
Zara is a clinical psychologist and neuropsychologist. She is a great mental health advocate, both inside and outside the office. Zara also specialises in psychoeducation and coaching for patients with a brain injury.
Tatiana Jelic
Neurofeedback Therapists, Home Clinic
Tatiana is a clinical psychologist and neuropsychologist. She studied medicine before turning to neuropsychology. She enjoys working with remote clients and when she expirenced neurofeedback her tinnitus went away. Clients love her soft energy.
Cora Marroquin
Neurofeedback Therapists, Home Clinic
After completing her psychology degree, Cora began her career in neurofeedback at the renowned Drake neurofeedback clinic in Los Angeles. In 2021 she joined the Brainworks remote team bringing with her a wealth of practical experience and joyful enthusiasm for neurofeedback. She works with our clients from the late afternoon into the evenings.
Sabine Weber
Administrator
Sabine came to CR as a biologist to do conservation work with wild cats. Later she managed a large organic farm. Having found good benefits herself with NFB she supports the therapeutic team and the brainworks clients with excellent organisational skills and empathy.
Max Weber
Administrator
Max supports both the bookings and accounts departments. He is fluent in English, Spanish and German, and studied Business Studies at San Jose University, Costa Rica. He is the ideal latest addition to our team as he excels in systems organisation.
Our Technology
Clinic-Quality Neurofeedback.
Wherever You Are.
At Brainworks, we’ve designed our neurofeedback technology to bring powerful, science-backed brain training into your home. No complicated tech setups, no guesswork. Just professional-grade brain training tailored to how your brain works best.
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Remote Neurofeedback System
Our remote platform integrates 19-sensor qEEG brain maps and deep brain (Loreta) neurofeedback technology (NeuroGuide) to deliver clinic-quality training on a practical and easy-to-use platform. This approach ensures that each session is efficiently tailored to your unique brain patterns and training goals
Interactive Brain Mapping
We re-map your brain every 6 sessions. This information allows us to update your protocol as your brain changes. Your therapist will review these maps and your progress with you.
Feedback Customisation
The system offers various feedback options and types which can be tailored to individual preferences. This includes compatibility with different media sources and streaming services, including Youtube, Netflix etc, for a personalized experience. If you have an account we can use it.
Remote Session Management
The therapist’s console allows for remote management of sessions. This includes updating your neurofeedback training protocols, tracking progress, and adjusting settings based on the user’s preferences and progress. Throughout the session, both the therapist and client can see each other as well.
Technology Without Compromise
Most at-home neurofeedback systems only use 2 to 4 sensors, giving them a limited, surface-level view of how your brain is functioning. This means they’re often training your brain without seeing the full picture – like tuning a piano while only listening to one key.
At Brainworks, we use a 19-sensor system, the same professional-grade technology trusted by clinics and research labs worldwide.
This allows us to see both the deep and surface brain activity including brain wave power, phase and coherence. This leads to more accurate training and faster, more lasting results.
Our difference isn’t just in the hardware:
- Purpose-built software: Unlike most systems that adapt generic software for brain training, our platform was designed in-house, specifically for remote neurofeedback, creating a smoother, safer, and more effective experience.
- Trusted globally: Professionals, researchers, and clinics across the world use our system because it works.
More sensors mean Better Data, and better data means Better Results
Our Neurofeedback Process
Wondering what neurofeedback looks like? Here is an outline of how our neurofeedback training process tyically goes. Keep in mind that your training program is tailored to your unique goals and objectives.
01
Initial
Consultation
A free discussion about your goals and determine if/how Neurofeedback can help.
02
Data
Assessment
Your 19 channel qEEG generates a brain map analysis.
03
Personalized
Training Plan
We design your unique brain training protocols using your data and goals.
04
Neurofeedback
Sessions
Relax in the comfort of your own home as our neurofeedback therapist guides your session.
Brain training that
works for you
Training your brain shouldn’t feel like another full-time job. Our system was designed with life in mind:
- Sessions take about an hour
- Easy to use, even if you're not tech-savvy
- Flexible feedback options (you can even train while watching your favourite show)
- Built to work with variable home internet speeds
