About me
About me
I help adults who appear capable and composed on the outside but privately struggle with anxiety, overwhelm, emotional reactions or patterns they cannot seem to change.
You may understand why you feel this way and still find that logic does not stop the reaction. That is because many emotional responses happen automatically, before conscious thought has time to intervene.
I am an Advanced BrainWorking Recursive Therapy® practitioner, clinical hypnotherapist and APHP-accredited clinical supervisor. Based in Guildford, Surrey, I work with clients in person and online.
People commonly come to me for help with:
Anxiety, panic and emotional overwhelm
Trauma and distressing past experiences
Phobias and health anxiety
Low confidence and imposter syndrome
Anger and emotional reactivity
Procrastination and self-sabotaging patterns
Smoking, unwanted habits and emotional eating
ADHD-related challenges such as overwhelm, motivation and emotional regulation.
My approach is calm, structured and practical. The focus is not on analysing your difficulties indefinitely, but on helping you change the automatic responses that keep the problem going.
You will not be expected to describe painful or traumatic experiences in unnecessary detail. We work at a pace that feels safe and manageable while remaining focused on the change you want to achieve.
What is BWRT®?
BrainWorking Recursive Therapy® is a structured psychological approach that works with automatic emotional responses, including reactions that can occur before conscious thought takes over.
During BWRT, you remain fully conscious and in control. It is not hypnosis, and it does not require prolonged discussion or detailed reliving of distressing events.
BWRT may be suitable when you know that a reaction is irrational or unhelpful but have been unable to change it through logic, reassurance or willpower alone.
How can hypnotherapy help?
Clinical hypnotherapy uses focused attention and therapeutic relaxation to help change habitual thoughts, feelings and behaviours.
Depending on your needs, it may be used to support:
Anxiety and stress reduction
Confidence and self-esteem
Sleep and relaxation
Smoking cessation
Emotional eating and unwanted habits
Motivation and personal development
I will recommend the approach that is most appropriate for you. Some clients benefit primarily from BWRT, while others respond well to hypnotherapy or a combination of methods.
How many sessions will I need?
This depends on the nature and complexity of the issue. A focused difficulty may require fewer sessions, while longstanding or interconnected patterns usually need a more structured programme.
Individual sessions are £120 for approximately 75 minutes. Programmes are available for clients who require more comprehensive support.
I offer a free 15-minute introductory telephone call so that we can briefly discuss what you would like help with and whether my approach is suitable.
Taking the next step
If you are tired of managing the same reactions and would like to understand what meaningful change could look like, you are welcome to contact me to arrange an introductory conversation.
Training, qualifications and experience
I am an Advanced BrainWorking Recursive Therapy® Practitioner, clinical hypnotherapist and APHP-accredited clinical supervisor, with more than a decade of experience supporting adults with emotional and behavioural difficulties.
My training includes clinical hypnotherapy, BWRT®, neuro-linguistic programming, coaching and advanced psychological approaches for anxiety, trauma, phobias and complex emotional patterns.
I have trained with the American School of Hypnosis, Quantum Seminars in Sydney, HMI College of Hypnotherapy in Los Angeles and Terence Watts, the creator of BWRT®.
Alongside my private practice, I provide voluntary hypnotherapy support to people affected by cancer through the Fountain Centre at Royal Surrey County Hospital. I have also worked with organisations including Healing Clouds, Plumm and Frontline19.
My qualifications and professional standing include:
BA (Hons)
Advanced BWRT® Practitioner, MIBWRT (Adv)
Clinical Hypnotherapist
APHP-accredited Clinical Supervisor
NLP Master Practitioner
Professional insurance
Enhanced DBS check
Ongoing professional development and clinical supervision
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
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Further information
Sessions take place in a quiet, private and discreet setting in Guildford, with online appointments also available. My approach is calm, structured and tailored to you, focusing on meaningful change rather than long-term symptom management. You will not be required to relive or describe distressing experiences in detail, and we will always work at a pace that feels manageable.
