EEG-Based Evidence for Belief Coding Therapy in Treating Mental Disorders: A Cross-Sectional Interventional Study.

Abstract

Background: Mental health disorders such as anxiety, depression, panic attacks, and trauma-related conditions are rising globally, presenting a significant public health challenge. Conventional treatments such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and pharmacological interventions offer symptom relief but often fail to address the underlying subconscious beliefs that perpetuate long-term emotional suffering. Belief Coding®, a novel neuropsychological therapy, was developed to identify and reprogram such limiting subconscious beliefs.

Methods: This study was a single-arm, mixed-methods investigation. A total of 75 participants diagnosed with anxiety, depression, or panic disorders were treated using Belief Coding®. Clinical outcomes were assessed with validated measures (GAD-7 (Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7), PHQ-9 (Patient Health Questionnaire-9), PDSS (Panic Disorder Severity Scale)), while neurophysiological changes were monitored via electroencephalography (EEG). The intervention included a structured, single-session protocol (~78 minutes) incorporating memory reconsolidation and multisensory anchoring.

Results: Significant symptom reductions were observed: GAD-7 anxiety scores decreased by 54.9%, PHQ-9 depression scores decreased by 51.6%, and PDSS panic disorder scores decreased by 59.4% (all p < .001). EEG findings revealed normalised frontal beta activity, enhanced theta-gamma coupling, and improved interhemispheric coherence (0.51 → 0.78) during memory reconsolidation. At 4-week follow-up, 69.3% of participants achieved full remission, and 90.7% demonstrated clinically significant improvement, often following a single session. Strong correlations were found between neurophysiological improvements and clinical outcomes (r = .73, p < .001).

Conclusion: Belief Coding® demonstrates robust clinical efficacy and measurable neurophysiological changes, supporting its validity as an evidence-based therapeutic approach. Its rapid and durable outcomes, combined with a standardised and client-centred protocol, highlight its potential as a scalable treatment option addressing the root causes of psychological distress.