What Happens During Exomind Treatment: The Full Procedure

Understanding the full Exomind treatment process — from the initial assessment through to potential maintenance sessions — helps patients feel prepared and confident before starting treatment.

Treatment begins with a comprehensive psychiatric assessment, reviewing diagnosis, prior treatment history, and overall suitability for rTMS, alongside screening for any contraindications such as certain metal implants or a significant seizure history.

Eligibility is determined based on diagnosis, prior treatment response, and the absence of significant contraindications. Full details of who should not receive rTMS are covered on our dedicated Safety page.

Once eligibility is confirmed, an individualised treatment plan is developed, specifying the treatment protocol, target brain region, and expected course length based on the specific condition being treated.

Before the first session, the clinician determines the individual's motor threshold — the minimum stimulation intensity needed to produce a small hand movement — which is used to calibrate the treatment intensity for that patient. Patients are advised to remove any metal jewellery or accessories near the head and to inform staff of any recent changes in medical history.

Each session, the patient sits comfortably in a treatment chair while the coil is positioned against the scalp at the pre-determined target. Sessions typically last 20-40 minutes, during which the patient remains fully awake and alert, and can read, listen to music, or simply relax. A tapping or knocking sensation on the scalp is normal throughout.

There is no recovery or downtime required after a session — patients can immediately resume normal daily activities, including driving themselves home and returning to work. Any mild scalp discomfort or headache typically resolves within a short time after the session.

Following an initial course of treatment, some patients benefit from periodic maintenance sessions to help sustain their improvement over the longer term. The need for, and frequency of, maintenance sessions is determined individually based on treatment response and any signs of symptom recurrence.

Dr. Muhammad Shoaib Zafar guides patients through every stage of the Exomind treatment process, ensuring clarity and support throughout.

This page is provided for general educational purposes and does not replace an individual psychiatric assessment.