About BWRT
At the heart of BWRT® therapy, people come first.
Most traditional therapy models focus on the conscious part of the mind that directly experiences the problem. The challenge with this approach is that we must navigate through a tangle of conscious thoughts, doubts, fears, and past experiences to communicate what we want to change. This process can often be time-consuming and uncomfortable.
Questions About BWRT
A quick explanation to BWRT
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What is a MIBWRT® (Adv) Practitioner?
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A BWRT practitioner is a therapist trained and certified to deliver BrainWorking Recursive Therapy.
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They are usually qualified in a mental health or therapeutic field (e.g. hypnotherapy, counselling, psychology).
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Practitioners are registered through the International BWRT Institute and follow its ethical code.
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Their role is to guide clients safely through the BWRT protocol to resolve unwanted automatic responses (e.g. anxiety, fear, trauma).
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How Does BWRT Therapy Work?
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BWRT works by targeting the brain’s automatic response system — the part that reacts before conscious thought.
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It interrupts the old trigger-response pattern and replaces it with a calm, desired response.
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The therapy uses visualisation and structured questioning while the brain is in a “cognitive gap” state.
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This allows the brain to “rewire” how it responds to previously triggering situations.
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What is BWRT Therapy?
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BWRT (BrainWorking Recursive Therapy) is a modern, neuroscience-based form of psychotherapy.
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It was developed in the UK by Terence Watts.
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It is content-free: clients don’t have to talk about painful past events in detail.
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It is used for anxiety, trauma, fears, phobias, OCD, self-esteem issues, and many other emotional or behavioural problems.
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BWRT is designed to create fast and lasting change, often within a few sessions.
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How does BWRT work?
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BWRT works by harnessing the brain’s natural neuroplasticity to create new neural pathways.
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It intervenes between the trigger and the emotional response (in the brain’s Reptilian complex).
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The client recalls the trigger while imagining a preferred response, which “overwrites” the old pattern.
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Once the new response is locked in, the old unwanted reaction stops firing automatically.
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The process is fast, safe, and non-invasive.
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Is BWRT safe?
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Yes — BWRT is considered a safe, non-invasive therapeutic method.
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It works entirely through guided thought processes; there is no hypnosis or physical contact involved.
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It is content-free, so clients don’t have to relive or describe traumatic experiences in detail.
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BWRT practitioners are trained and registered through the International BWRT Institute, which sets professional and ethical standards.
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Like any therapy, it’s important to work with a qualified practitioner and discuss any mental health conditions beforehand.
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How many BWRT sessions do I need?
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The number of sessions depends on the issue and how long it has been present.
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Many clients notice significant changes in just 1–3 sessions for single-issue problems (like a phobia or fear).
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More complex issues (like long-term anxiety, trauma, or OCD) may take 4–8 sessions or more.
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Practitioners usually review progress regularly and adapt the plan to your needs.
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BWRT is designed to be faster and more focused than traditional talking therapies.
BWRT Level 1
General Psychopathology
BWRT Level 1 addresses general psychopathology, resolving anxiety, fears, phobias, trauma, and unwanted habits by rewiring subconscious responses effectively.
BWRT Level 3
PsychoPhysiology
BWRT Level 3 integrates mind and body, addressing complex psychophysiological issues, deep trauma, and identity patterns for profound, lasting change.
BWRT Level 2
Psychology of Identity & Behaviour
BWRT Level 2 explores identity and behaviour, resolving deep-rooted patterns, self-concept issues, and complex challenges to create lasting transformation.
Programmes
BWRT Programmes
BWRT Surrey programmes, from Bronze to Platinum, provide structured pathways to overcome anxiety, OCD, trauma, habits, and unlock lasting transformation.
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