What is Neural Psychotherapy?

Neural Psychotherapy is a holistic treatment approach that addresses both the biological and psychological systems of a person together. This method aims to regulate the effects of emotional trauma, stress, and psychological disorders on the nervous system.

Neural Psychotherapy, which combines modern medicine’s fields of neurophysiology and psychotherapy, is based on the biological connection between mental processes and the nervous system. When an emotional event occurs, it creates not only a mental response but also a neural reaction. When this neural response becomes chronic over time, it can affect both psychological and physical health.

Prof. Dr. Ömür Günaldı defines Neural Psychotherapy as “a scientific treatment approach that repairs the disconnection between the brain and the body and balances emotional burdens through the nervous system.”

How Did Neural Psychotherapy Emerge?

The origin of Neural Psychotherapy is based on observations of the neurological and psychological effects of classical Neural Therapy. It was noticed that local anesthetic applications to the nervous system not only reduced pain but also created emotional balance.

Over time, this led to the idea of treating emotional processes through the nervous system. This approach, which began in Germany and Switzerland, is now applied in integration with psychotherapy.

Prof. Dr. Ömür Günaldı observed emotional relief, stress reduction, and mental clarity in many patients during Neural Therapy treatments and adopted the Neural Psychotherapy approach through scientific evaluation.

Philosophy of Neural Psychotherapy

Neural Psychotherapy is based on the principle that the body and mind are one whole.

Every emotion experienced creates electrical and chemical signals in the brain. These signals affect muscles, organs, and hormones through the nervous system.

When emotions such as chronic stress, fear, anger, or trauma persist, the nervous system remains in a constant state of alert. This disrupts the body’s balance and causes both physical and psychological symptoms.

Prof. Dr. Ömür Günaldı describes this as a “false alarm system of the brain.” Neural Psychotherapy helps turn off this false alarm and restore balance between the brain and body.

How is Neural Psychotherapy Applied?

Neural Psychotherapy combines talk therapy and Neural Therapy principles, targeting both emotional and neurological healing.

During treatment, emotional awareness sessions are conducted, and low dose local anesthetics, usually procaine, are injected into specific neural points. These injections help interrupt incorrect nerve signals from the brain.

Prof. Dr. Ömür Günaldı emphasizes that Neural Psychotherapy is not just an injection treatment but also a process of retraining the brain and body together.

Scientific Basis of Neural Psychotherapy

The human nervous system processes emotional and physical experiences simultaneously.

During stress, the hypothalamus activates the autonomic nervous system, increasing heart rate, muscle tension, and breathing. This is known as the fight or flight response.

In some individuals, this system remains active even after stress ends. Neural Psychotherapy helps regulate and reset this overactive system.

Prof. Dr. Ömür Günaldı explains its main effect as a “nervous system reset,” helping patients achieve both mental and physical relaxation.

Conditions Treated with Neural Psychotherapy

Psychological Conditions

• Anxiety disorders
• Depression
• Panic attacks
• Post traumatic stress disorder
• Phobias
• Sleep disorders
• Obsessive compulsive disorders

Physical Conditions

• Migraine
• Neck and back pain
• Muscle tension
• Digestive disorders
• Chronic fatigue syndrome

Prof. Dr. Ömür Günaldı states that Neural Psychotherapy is especially effective in treatment resistant cases.

How Neural Psychotherapy Works

Neural Psychotherapy targets the limbic system and autonomic nervous system.

Procaine stabilizes nerve cell membranes, reducing abnormal stress signals and promoting relaxation.

Effects include calming stress circuits, muscle relaxation, hormonal balance, and emotional relief.

Prof. Dr. Ömür Günaldı explains, “As the body relaxes, the mind also becomes quiet.”

Differences Between Neural Psychotherapy and Classical Psychotherapy

Classical psychotherapy focuses only on mental processes.

However, Neural Psychotherapy also addresses biological nerve system blocks.

Prof. Dr. Ömür Günaldı explains, “Some emotions cannot be resolved by talking alone but must be treated through the nervous system.”

Treatment Process

Evaluation Phase: Medical and psychological history is reviewed.

Application Phase:Talk therapy is combined with local anesthetic injections.

Regulation Phase: The nervous system begins to rebalance, and patients feel relaxed.

Advantages of Neural Psychotherapy

• No medication required
• Balances emotional and nervous systems
• Fast and lasting results
• Improves both physical and mental symptoms
• Minimal side effects

Prof. Dr. Ömür Günaldı reports successful results especially in depression and anxiety cases.

Session Duration

Sessions vary depending on the patient.

3 to 5 sessions for acute stress
10 to 15 sessions for chronic trauma

Sessions are usually weekly.

Effects After Treatment

Patients report improved sleep, reduced tension, and emotional balance.

Prof. Dr. Ömür Günaldı states these effects are part of natural healing.

Effect on the Subconscious

The subconscious stores emotional experiences in the nervous system.

Neural Psychotherapy helps release these stored emotional patterns.

Prof. Dr. Ömür Günaldı describes it as “treating the subconscious without words.”

Who is Not Suitable?

• People allergic to local anesthetics
• Early pregnancy
• Active infections

Difference Between Neural Therapy and Neural Psychotherapy

Neural Therapy focuses on physical conditions.

Neural Psychotherapy focuses on emotional and neurological balance.

Quality of Life After Treatment

Patients experience improved focus, reduced anxiety, and increased energy.

Prof. Dr. Ömür Günaldı describes it as a process of awareness and healing.

Role in Modern Medicine

Neural Psychotherapy is increasingly used in psychiatry, neurology, and psychology.

It is included in treatment protocols across Europe.

Prof. Dr. Ömür Günaldı is among the leading physicians applying this approach in Turkey.

Neural Psychotherapy restores the connection between the body and mind through the nervous system.

It does not rely on medication but uses the body’s natural healing ability.

Prof. Dr. Ömür Günaldı describes it as “psychotherapy that communicates with the body.”

It is one of the most holistic treatment approaches in modern medicine, helping both mental and physical healing.