Helpful tools. Gentle guidance. Clear next steps.

Resources

A calm library of information to support you before, during, and after sessions. These tools are designed to help you feel more prepared, grounded, and confident.

If you’re unsure where to start, you can message and we’ll point you to the most helpful option.

BA (Hons) • Advanced BWRT® Practitioner • Clinical Hypnotherapist
Kim Barden presenting

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Choose the section that matches what you need right now.

What to expect

How sessions typically run, what you might feel afterwards, and how to get the most out of your work.

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Preparation

Simple, practical ways to feel calm and ready — especially if you’re nervous or it’s your first session.

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Grounding tools

Quick techniques for anxiety, overwhelm, and “spiralling”. Useful between sessions too.

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Recommended support

Trusted UK organisations and resources you can reach out to if you need extra help.

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What to expect

A calm, structured approach — without pressure.

Sessions are designed to feel safe, supportive, and practical. Many clients appreciate that we can focus on how your brain responds now, rather than repeatedly talking through every detail of the past.

Grounding tools

Short techniques you can use when you feel anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck.

Box breathing (1–2 minutes)

1. Inhale for 4
2. Hold for 4 Exhale for 4
3.Hold for 4
repeat 3 to 5 times at a comfortable pace.

5–4–3–2–1 reset

5 things you can see
4 you can feel
3 you can hear
2 you can smell
1 you can taste.
A quick way to bring your mind back to the present.

Gentle “release” prompt

Place both feet on the floor, relax your jaw, and ask: “What would it feel like if this was 10% lighter?” and then breathe slowly for 30 seconds.

Recommended support

Trusted UK organisations for additional help when you need it.

These links are for general support and do not replace medical advice. If you feel unsafe or at immediate risk, please call 999.

FAQs

A few answers to common questions.

Do I need to relive what happened for BWRT® to work?
Usually no. Sessions can be structured to avoid unnecessary re-living. The focus is on changing the distress response so your mind and body can feel safer and more settled.
How might I feel after a session?
Everyone is different. Some feel lighter straight away, others feel tired or reflective. Gentle aftercare can help: water, calm time, and keeping the rest of the day relatively light if possible.
Do online sessions work?
Online sessions can be very effective for many people. A quiet space, stable internet, and a comfortable setup make a big difference.