About me
Kim Barden – Hypnotherapist & BWRT® Practitioner, Guildford, Surrey.
I help adults who feel stuck in patterns that no longer make sense. Anxiety that will not settle, emotional reactions that feel out of proportion, or past experiences that still affect daily life. My work focuses on creating real change, not long-term coping.
I am an Advanced BrainWorking Recursive Therapy practitioner (BWRT Adv), a clinical hypnotherapist, and a supervisor for the Association for Professional Hypnosis and Psychotherapy. I work from Guildford and also see clients online.
Sessions are calm, structured and respectful. You do not need to relive traumatic experiences in detail for therapy to be effective.
I regularly work with anxiety, trauma, phobias, anger, low self-worth, relationship patterns, smoking and emotional eating.
People usually find their way to me when they are exhausted from managing their own reactions. They may be high-functioning on the outside but inside feel anxious, triggered, overwhelmed or stuck repeating patterns they cannot shift on their own.
I work in a calm, practical way, focusing on helping your brain update outdated threat responses rather than analysing problems endlessly. You do not need to revisit painful memories in detail for the work to be effective.
I specialise in BrainWorking Recursive Therapy and clinical hypnotherapy, and I am an Advanced BWRT practitioner and APHP supervisor. I am based in Guildford and also work online.
Clients often describe feeling lighter, clearer and more settled, sometimes surprisingly quickly.
What is BWRT and how does it help?
BrainWorking Recursive Therapy works directly with the brain’s automatic threat response. This is the part of the mind that reacts before logic has a chance to step in.
BWRT does not involve hypnosis and does not require you to relive distressing events. Instead, we interrupt the old emotional response before it fully fires, allowing the brain to update its reaction permanently.
Clients often choose BWRT because:
It works quickly
It aims for lasting change rather than management
It is structured and logical
It does not rely on willpower or coping strategies
It is particularly effective for anxiety, trauma, phobias, anger and emotional reactivity.
How hypnotherapy can help
Hypnotherapy works with the subconscious mind, where emotional learning and automatic reactions are stored. In a relaxed and focused state, we can change how past experiences are held so they no longer trigger distress in the present.
This often leads to:
Reduced emotional intensity
Improved calm and sleep
Greater emotional resilience
A sense of relief rather than constant effort
The focus is always on safety, respect and forward movement.
Do I have to talk about everything that happened?
No. Both BWRT and hypnotherapy can be effective without detailed disclosure.
Is BWRT hypnosis?
No. BWRT is not hypnosis and works through a different mechanism.
How many sessions will I need?
This varies, but many clients notice meaningful change in fewer sessions than traditional talking therapies.
Who do you work with?
Adults experiencing anxiety, trauma, phobias, anger, low self-worth, relationship issues, and unwanted habits.
If you are ready to feel calmer and more in control, you are welcome to get in touch to arrange an initial conversation.
Training, qualifications & experience
Kim Barden is an experienced therapist specialising in BrainWorking Recursive Therapy® (BWRT) and clinical hypnotherapy. She is an Advanced BWRT Practitioner (MIBWRT Adv) and works with adults who are seeking effective, respectful support for anxiety, trauma, stress and emotional overwhelm.
Kim trained internationally in hypnotherapy and coaching with the American School of Hypnosis, Quantum Seminars in Sydney, and the HMI College in Los Angeles. She also trained extensively with Terence Watts in hypnosis and BrainWorking Recursive Therapy (BWRT®).
With over a decade of clinical experience, Kim offers personalised therapy tailored to each client’s needs. Her approach is calm, structured and client-centred, focusing on helping the brain resolve unhelpful patterns rather than managing symptoms long-term. Sessions are designed to feel safe, contained and purposeful.
Kim has worked with a wide range of clients, including professionals in high-pressure environments. She has collaborated with organisations such as Healing Clouds, Plumm and Frontline 19, and currently provides pro bono hypnotherapy support to cancer patients at the Fountain Centre at Royal Surrey County Hospital.
Alongside BWRT, Kim uses clinical hypnotherapy to support clients with anxiety, trauma, phobias, anger, smoking cessation, emotional eating and other psychological challenges. Many clients report noticeable improvements within a small number of sessions.
Kim is known for creating a warm, non-judgemental environment where clients feel understood, supported and able to regain a sense of control. Her work is practical, evidence-informed and focused on lasting change.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
Each member of APHP has received thorough training in hypnosis and hypnotherapy, is competent and conscientious, and abides strictly by a code of ethics. There are four grades of membership: Licentiate (LAPHP), Registered Member (MAPHP), Accredited Member (MAPHP(acc.)) and Fellow (FAPHP), with the different categories standing for different levels of training and experience. The Association for Professional Hypnosis and Psychotherapy is a member organisation of UKCHO (an umbrella body for the hypnotherapy profession in the United Kingdom).
Areas of hypnotherapy I deal with
info Information about health conditions (*)
Hypnotherapy can enhance the well-being of individuals diagnosed with serious medical conditions, but should not take the place of medical treatment and advice. If you have been diagnosed with - or suspect you may have - any of these conditions, please speak to your doctor before starting hypnotherapy.
Therapies offered
Fees
Free initial telephone session
Additional information
Further information on programmes and fees is available at:
https://bwrtsurrey.co.uk/fees/
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Further information
Sessions take place in a quiet, private setting designed to feel calm and discreet. My way of working is structured, respectful and client-centred, focusing on resolution rather than long-term management. You are not required to relive or discuss distressing experiences in detail. Work is tailored to your needs and pace, with the aim of creating lasting change in as few sessions as appropriate.
