Sometimes we know something logically, but our emotional response does not seem to agree. You might know there is nothing to be frightened of but still feel afraid, or understand why a reaction exists and still feel unable to change it.
BWRT® — BrainWorking Recursive Therapy — is a focused psychological approach developed by UK therapist Terence Watts. It can be used with some of these rapid, automatic responses.
What is BWRT®?
BWRT® does not use hypnosis. You remain fully conscious and aware throughout. The work focuses on an unwanted response and the response you would prefer to have instead.
What might it be used for?
- Anxiety, panic and some fears or phobias
- Unwanted emotional reactions to particular situations or triggers
- Some difficult past experiences that still carry an emotional response
- Confidence and performance anxiety
- Some habits and recurring patterns
You do not always have to describe everything
One feature some clients value is that BWRT® can often be used without requiring you to describe every detail of a difficult or private experience. We still need enough information to work safely and appropriately, but detailed disclosure is not always necessary.
Part of a wider therapeutic approach
I do not assume BWRT® is the right choice for every difficulty. Sometimes it is a focused intervention within broader psychotherapy; at other times counselling, hypnotherapy or another approach makes more sense. We decide together.
Common questions about BWRT®
Will I be hypnotised?
No. BWRT® is not hypnosis. You remain conscious and engaged throughout the process.
Will I have to describe a private experience in detail?
Not always. We need enough information to assess the problem and work safely, but BWRT® can sometimes be used without a detailed account of private or distressing material.
How many sessions does it take?
There is no responsible way to guarantee a number in advance. Some focused problems may require relatively little work; other difficulties are more complex or involve several triggers and need longer. We review what is changing rather than promising a particular result or timescale.
Are the results permanent?
No psychological therapy can ethically guarantee permanent results. People and circumstances change, and a response can sometimes return or emerge in a different context. The aim is meaningful, durable change, not an absolute promise.