Dr Annalisa Manca Psychotherapy

25/09/2025

Chronic pain isn’t just about your body.
It’s about patterns your brain has learned—often without you realising.

But just as your brain learned to expect pain… it can unlearn it too.

This is where real healing begins.

🤍 Save this if it speaks to you, or send it to someone who needs to hear it today.

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23/09/2025

The latest research shows that microcircuits in the emotional brain (the limbic system) can rewire themselves based on experience—within hours.

That means the “pathways” your brain uses for pain, fear, or emotional memory aren’t fixed. They’re adaptable. Intelligent. Rewire-able.
You’re not broken. You’re running old routes.
And just like you’d take a different road to avoid traffic… your brain can learn a new direction, too.

Have you ever noticed an old emotional pattern shift or soften over time? Tell me below. 🤍

05/09/2025

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26/08/2025

Why am I doing a bodybuilding competition at 45+? 👙✨

Not for beauty. Not for an “ideal body.”

For curiosity.
For the challenge.
For the discipline that’s carried me through an intense year.

For me, this journey has never been about restriction — it’s been about curiosity, growth, and resilience. And now, I’m excited to see how it all comes together on stage ✨.

✨ None of this would have been possible (or safe) without doing it under the guidance of , who’s ensured my training and nutrition were right for me — and has supported and motivated me every step of the way 🤍

📸 Huge thanks as well to Kieran ( ) for capturing some fantastic shots at on Sunday. I can’t wait to share them!

🌟 Now looking forward to stepping on stage at this Sunday!

12/08/2025

After just six sessions, this client went from living with daily anxiety, nightmares, and constant emotional pain... to sleeping peacefully, feeling calm in her own home, and reconnecting with herself.

She described it as “pretty incredible” and said her brain now feels “like it’s had a massage”.

Sometimes the right approach can be life-changing - even when it’s your last resort.

07/08/2025

🌟 A little milestone I’m proud to share…
I’ve just been accredited as a Gold Standard Professional Therapist by the International BWRT Institute 🧠💫

BWRT® (BrainWorking Recursive Therapy) is the main tool I use to support clients in rewiring the brain’s response to pain, fear, and trauma — and it’s truly powerful work.

Grateful to continue deepening my skills to serve the people I work with 💛

If you’re curious about how BWRT might support your healing, feel free to reach out or explore more on my website 🌿🧠

www.annalisamanca.com

22/07/2025

Your symptoms aren’t random.
That back pain that flares up during stressful weeks.
The migraines after difficult conversations.
The exhaustion that hits right when you finally stop.

These patterns aren’t in your head… they’re in your nervous system.
And, you know what? Patterns can change.

Your brain has learned to interpret certain cues — emotions, movements, even thoughts — as threats.
That’s what keeps you stuck in cycles of pain, fatigue, or overwhelm.

But with the right support, your brain can relearn.
It can create new, safer pathways.
That’s the power of neuroplasticity.
And it’s how real healing begins.

✨ Have you noticed any patterns in your symptoms? Let me know in the comments 🤍

21/07/2025

BWRT does this, and very effectively! 👇🏻

Researchers have uncovered previously hidden neural pathways in the limbic system, the emotional control center of your brain. Scientists used ultra-high resolution connectome mapping (think: GPS for neurons) to discover a “neuro-emotional switchboard” deep within the amygdala-hippocampus circuit.

📍What does this mean?
They found that certain microcircuits in the limbic system can rewire themselves based on emotional experiences – within HOURS, not days or weeks! 🤯 This challenges everything we thought we knew about emotional memory, trauma storage, and even how fast therapy could work.

This could open the door to precision emotional editing, helping people “dial down” anxiety, unlearn phobias, or even erase traumatic associations without affecting core memories.

In other words: The limbic system isn't just reactive...
It’s ADAPTIVE. INTENTIONAL. Intelligent.

🧬 Considering this the "Emotional Operating System", it could revolutionize mental health treatments, PTSD therapy, and even mood enhancement.

💬 Imagine telling your brain:

“Hey, that breakup from 2022? We’re done reliving it.”
…and your brain actually listening.

20/07/2025

Warrior Crusader here 🙋🏽‍♀️

Understanding the Warrior personality helps you navigate their intense, protective nature without triggering unnecessary conflict.

27/10/2024

Are you fed up with an old pattern? Are you determined to change it?
Read this article to discover why change is hard and how to actually make lasting change in your life!

Despite the urge to revert to familiar habits for survival, you can make lasting changes by consciously visualising your future self and crafting a detailed plan.