Psychotherapist and Advanced BWRT Practitioner

14/07/2025

Wonderful feedback from my client:

Tracy came to me feeling depressed, stressed, anxious, and struggling with gaining some weight.

It has been a very calming and eye opening few months which has already had a hugely positive impact upon my and my families lives.

Looking back now I find it hard to believe I wasted so many years without taking action sooner but as we know, eventually I came to see you. In fact today I recommended someone I know to come to you for almost identical 'issues'. It seems such a waste for them to be feeling so bad when they can change that. I hope they called you already!

For years before coming to see you (I guess since 2011) I had slipped into a very anxious and stressed state which some would call depression. This manifested as avoiding social situations, seeing my relationship fall completely away with my disabled parent, putting on a significant amount of weight (several stones) and generally anticipating failure on an ongoing basis. I had no ability to remember, focus or complete any tasks. Headaches were a daily occurrence and the feeling of having a tight band permanently around my head preventing me from thinking was common place. I had stopped reading, listening to music, caring about how I looked, going out socially, stopped paid work and was simply operating in 'survival' mode and had been for quite some time. I guess I had stopped liking myself and this impacted on all around me.
The impact that the last few months have had on my life is incredible. I am happy, almost all of the time and empowered to be in control of my feelings and reactions to life in general. I question my own thoughts BEFORE reacting and correct them if necessary (not often now) and the most important I celebrate the successes (however small) of daily life. Every night I set myself a 'plan' for the next day and enjoy it. I am getting things done with efficiency, loving nature and the 'details' I had missed for so long. Music has again become a lovely part of my day and I am listening to it and singing along often! Books are now a feature on the sofa, in the car and bedside cabinet and they had been missing for so long. Too long. I am initiating social events and making new friends, yes me!!
Relationships improve as my 'mood' is lifting those around me and I have started to re-build with my parent although on a very different footing as my life is important and I intend to live it to the full.

My child is relaxing more and I am using my empowerment to help further build confidence in other adults around me. The bonus, I have lost over 6 kg's already just through making good choices and questing what I eat and feel so much better for it. I smile, a lot then smile again because I did it in the first place! Lovely.

I would say don't just survive, take control, live every moment and enjoy. You are the only person who can do it, rise to the challenge and get back on track.

Sarah, thank you. I had never contemplated any kind of therapy before but it was the best decision I have made for a very long time

Wonderful feedback from my client:
Tracy came to me feeling depressed, stressed, anxious, and struggling with gaining some weight.

It has been a very calming and eye opening few months which has already had a hugely positive impact upon my and my families lives.

Looking back now I find it hard to believe I wasted so many years without taking action sooner but as we know, eventually I came to see you. In fact today I recommended someone I know to come to you for almost identical 'issues'. It seems such a waste for them to be feeling so bad when they can change that. I hope they called you already!

For years before coming to see you (I guess since 2011) I had slipped into a very anxious and stressed state which some would call depression. This manifested as avoiding social situations, seeing my relationship fall completely away with my disabled parent, putting on a significant amount of weight (several stones) and generally anticipating failure on an ongoing basis. I had no ability to remember, focus or complete any tasks. Headaches were a daily occurrence and the feeling of having a tight band permanently around my head preventing me from thinking was common place. I had stopped reading, listening to music, caring about how I looked, going out socially, stopped paid work and was simply operating in 'survival' mode and had been for quite some time. I guess I had stopped liking myself and this impacted on all around me.

The impact that the last few months have had on my life is incredible. I am happy, almost all of the time and empowered to be in control of my feelings and reactions to life in general. I question my own thoughts BEFORE reacting and correct them if necessary (not often now) and the most important I celebrate the successes (however small) of daily life. Every night I set myself a 'plan' for the next day and enjoy it. I am getting things done with efficiency, loving nature and the 'details' I had missed for so long. Music has again become a lovely part of my day and I am listening to it and singing along often! Books are now a feature on the sofa, in the car and bedside cabinet and they had been missing for so long. Too long. I am initiating social events and making new friends, yes me!!

Relationships improve as my 'mood' is lifting those around me and I have started to re-build with my parent although on a very different footing as my life is important and I intend to live it to the full. My child is relaxing more and I am using my empowerment to help further build confidence in other adults around me. The bonus, I have lost over 6 kg's already just through making good choices and questing what I eat and feel so much better for it. I smile, a lot then smile again because I did it in the first place! Lovely.

I would say don't just survive, take control, live every moment and enjoy. You are the only person who can do it, rise to the challenge and get back on track.

Sarah, thank you. I had never contemplated any kind of therapy before but it was the best decision I have made for a very long time

23/06/2025

Feedback from one of my lovely clients.

Gabriela initially came to see me as she was feeling hopeless and experiencing panic attacks and intense anxiety.

Here's what Gabriela said after our sessions.

I just want to say a heartfelt thank you for all the support and guidance you’ve given me throughout our sessions. When I first came to you, I was struggling with intense anxiety, panic attacks, and a constant feeling of unease. It felt overwhelming, and at times, hopeless.

Now, after our time together, I feel so much more in control of my thoughts and emotions. I’m genuinely looking forward to the future—something I couldn’t have imagined before. You helped me see that there is a light at the end of the tunnel.
The tools and advice you gave me have been incredibly valuable, and I know they’ll continue to help me moving forward. I truly appreciate the safe and supportive space you created for me to open up and grow.

Thank you so much for everything.

Feedback from one of my lovely clients.

Gabriela initially came to see me as she was feeling hopeless and experiencing panic attacks and intense anxiety.

Here's what Gabriela said after our sessions.

I just want to say a heartfelt thank you for all the support and guidance you’ve given me throughout our sessions. When I first came to you, I was struggling with intense anxiety, panic attacks, and a constant feeling of unease. It felt overwhelming, and at times, hopeless.

Now, after our time together, I feel so much more in control of my thoughts and emotions. I’m genuinely looking forward to the future—something I couldn’t have imagined before. You helped me see that there is a light at the end of the tunnel.

The tools and advice you gave me have been incredibly valuable, and I know they’ll continue to help me moving forward. I truly appreciate the safe and supportive space you created for me to open up and grow. Thank you so much for everything.

05/06/2025

Feedback from my wonderful client who consulted me at a really low point in her life.

Emma has made a remarkable transformation through therapy -from feeling anxious, low in self-esteem, fed up with life and stuck in an unhealthy relationship with food, to feeling so much happier and more positive. These changes have truly transformed her life.

At a real low point in my life, I felt overwhelmed. I was overweight and had tried every kind of diet in the past with little long-term success. I was anxious, I had lost my confidence and I felt that I could do nothing right, doubting myself in every scenario. I wasn’t enjoying life at all and felt thoroughly miserable and fed up.
I first visited Sarah to get help with my weight, believing that was the root of all my problems, but it was clear there were other factors contributing to my unhappiness and Sarah recommended therapy sessions.

From the start, I found it very easy to talk to Sarah. Each session felt like a safe space where I could say whatever I wanted to. As well as the in-person therapy sessions, Sarah gave me ‘homework’ and encouraged me to keep a journal. She gave me strategies to use to help me manage negative thoughts and emotions. Together, we also worked on improving my food choices.

Six months on, I am steadily losing weight, feeling much healthier and more positive. Most importantly, I’ve found my inner strength again. I know there is still a journey ahead, but thanks to Sarah’s support, I feel like I am on the right track and strong enough to continue on my own, with the comfort of knowing she is there if I ever need her.

I give Sarah permission to use my feedback and I truly hope that it will encourage anyone else who is struggling, to seek help. Sarah, thank you from the bottom of my heart - you have genuinely changed my life.

Feedback from my wonderful client who consulted me at a really low point in her life.

Emma has made a remarkable transformation through therapy -from feeling anxious, low in self-esteem, fed up with life and stuck in an unhealthy relationship with food, to feeling so much happier and more positive. These changes have truly transformed her life.

At a real low point in my life, I felt overwhelmed. I was overweight and had tried every kind of diet in the past with little long-term success. I was anxious, I had lost my confidence and I felt that I could do nothing right, doubting myself in every scenario. I wasn’t enjoying life at all and felt thoroughly miserable and fed up.

I first visited Sarah to get help with my weight, believing that was the root of all my problems, but it was clear there were other factors contributing to my unhappiness and Sarah recommended therapy sessions. From the start, I found it very easy to talk to Sarah. Each session felt like a safe space where I could say whatever I wanted to. As well as the in-person therapy sessions, Sarah gave me ‘homework’ and encouraged me to keep a journal. She gave me strategies to use to help me manage negative thoughts and emotions. Together, we also worked on improving my food choices.

Six months on, I am steadily losing weight, feeling much healthier and more positive. Most importantly, I’ve found my inner strength again. I know there is still a journey ahead, but thanks to Sarah’s support, I feel like I am on the right track and strong enough to continue on my own, with the comfort of knowing she is there if I ever need her.

I give Sarah permission to use my feedback and I truly hope that it will encourage anyone else who is struggling, to seek help. Sarah, thank you from the bottom of my heart - you have genuinely changed my life.

24/04/2025

Holding ice cubes can help calm your nervous system when you're anxious, panicking or feeling dysregulated. It works by:

1.Triggering the Dive Response – The intense cold activates the body's dive reflex, slowing the heart rate and shifting the nervous system from fight-or-flight (sympathetic) to rest-and-digest (parasympathetic), helping to reduce panic.

2.Providing a Grounding Sensation – The sharp cold brings focus to the present moment, interrupting spiralling thoughts and helping the person feel more in control.

3.Shocking the System Out of Panic – The sudden discomfort from the ice acts as a pattern interrupter, breaking the cycle of escalating anxiety.

4.Engaging the Vagus Nerve – Cold exposure stimulates the vagus nerve, which helps regulate emotions and promote calmness.

This technique is commonly used in dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) as a distress tolerance skill. It’s especially useful for individuals experiencing anxiety, panic attacks, dysregulation, emotional overwhelm, or dissociation.

02/04/2025

Feedback from one of my clients who consulted me for mental exhaustion, OCD, out of control binge eating, worrying all day and feeling weak and stupid.

Louise's feedback:
I don't know how you do it but I felt such a relief after talking to you yesterday. I really benefit from the sessions. I cannot express how grateful I am. My gratitude to you is immense and difficult to put into the very best words. Thank you again.

Feedback from one of my clients who consulted me for mental exhaustion, OCD, out of control binge eating, worrying all day and feeling weak and stupid.

Louise's feedback:

I don't know how you do it but I felt such a relief after talking to you yesterday. I really benefit from the sessions. I cannot express how grateful I am. My gratitude to you is immense and difficult to put into the very best words. Thank you again.

19/02/2025

Stuart consulted me for feeling stressed, a loss of confidence, overcoming a fear of rejection, overthinking, negativity, procrastination, poor sleep, and a lack of any enjoyment in his life.

Here’s Stuart’s feedback:
I was struggling with feeling overwhelmed and feeling that everything was a personal attack and knew I needed to do something about things because it was affecting my life.

I found Sarah and through her work helping me to reframe things and learning to refocus on myself I feel much better and things that used to impact me no longer have the same effect and my life has become much more stable and less stressful.

It really has been so helpful and I highly recommend Sarah if anybody is thinking about therapy.

Stuart consulted me for feeling stressed, a loss of confidence, overcoming a fear of rejection, overthinking, negativity, procrastination, poor sleep, and a lack of any enjoyment in his life.

Here’s Stuart’s feedback:

I was struggling with feeling overwhelmed and feeling that everything was a personal attack and knew I needed to do something about things because it was affecting my life.

I found Sarah and through her work helping me to reframe things and learning to refocus on myself I feel much better and things that used to impact me no longer have the same effect and my life has become much more stable and less stressful.

It really has been so helpful and I highly recommend Sarah if anybody is thinking about therapy.

05/09/2024

Sarah Cayton Psychotherapist, BWRT, Hypnotherapist, Hypno-Band Practitioner
BWRT (Brain Working Recursive Therapy) is a modern psychotherapy that offers quick and effective treatment for a variety of mental health issues. Here's how it might help you:

1. Quick Results
- Speed: Many people find significant relief in just a few sessions, making it ideal for rapidly addressing anxiety, phobias, or trauma.

2. Targeted Approach
- Focus: BWRT directly targets specific issues without needing to explore your entire history, making it less invasive than some other therapies.

3. Science-Based
- Neuroscience-driven: BWRT is based on how the brain processes information, helping to 'rewire' your brain’s response to triggers, leading to healthier reactions to situations that previously caused distress.

4. Versatile Treatment
- Wide Application: Effective for various issues like anxiety, depression, stress, PTSD, phobias, and addictions, by altering the brain’s automatic responses to stimuli.

5. Minimal Emotional Distress
- Comfortable Process: BWRT allows you to change your response to painful memories without re-experiencing the emotional distress, making it a more comfortable therapeutic option.

6. Empowerment
- Control: BWRT empowers you by helping you alter your thoughts and reactions at a deep level, giving you more control over your emotions and behaviours.

15/08/2024

Feedback from Shaun.

Shaun consulted me after the break up of a long-term relationship and a systematic emotional breakdown. He was dealing with intense anxiety, overwhelming guilt, and sleepless nights.
Suffering from a bad break up was the catalyst for a systematic break down in mental health, and a need to rediscover myself and what is or was required to help my mind and body feel at one again. This was the mission statement which Sarah had to help me to recover from.

Not only recover from but feel more empowered than just being me again. Using her experience and professionalism she helped me gain insight into not only the problems incurred during the break up , but my whole psyche which was in need of a shake up. Dealing with my anxiousness, the feeling of guilt and sleepless nights has changed my life considerably,

I feel a new sense of finding a better path to improve my circumstance and no longer feel like I need to justify certain emotions and feelings. I am now determined to take myself to a much better place in life,and hope to empower those around me to have the same courage.

Thankyou for your time and understanding when I needed it most.

Feedback from Shaun.

Shaun consulted me after the break up of a long-term relationship and a systematic emotional breakdown. He was dealing with intense anxiety, overwhelming guilt, and sleepless nights.

Suffering from a bad break up was the catalyst for a systematic break down in mental health, and a need to rediscover myself and what is or was required to help my mind and body feel at one again. This was the mission statement which Sarah had to help me to recover from.

Not only recover from but feel more empowered than just being me again. Using her experience and professionalism she helped me gain insight into not only the problems incurred during the break up , but my whole psyche which was in need of a shake up. Dealing with my anxiousness, the feeling of guilt and sleepless nights has changed my life considerably,

I feel a new sense of finding a better path to improve my circumstance and no longer feel like I need to justify certain emotions and feelings. I am now determined to take myself to a much better place in life,and hope to empower those around me to have the same courage.

Thankyou for your time and understanding when I needed it most.

06/05/2024

Healthy relationships provide us with the emotional nourishment we need to thrive.

They are crucial for our wellbeing because they provide emotional support, foster a sense of belonging, reduce stress, increase happiness, improve health, and enhance self-esteem. They act as pillars of support that nurture our overall wellbeing, contributing to our mental, emotional, and physical health in profound ways.
Treasure your healthy relationships….

Great share Annaleise Gamble Motion & Mind xx

Healthy relationships are energising

21/04/2024

BWRT is featured in Woman's Own.

If you're grappling with feelings of overwhelm or feeling trapped by a phobia, get in touch on 07764 818487.

Delighted to be included in 2 separate pieces in this issue of Woman's Own - ‘stop being overwhelmed’ and ‘overcoming phobia’ -
Nice mention for BWRT!
Thank you as usual to the people that make it happen

To find a Registered BWRT Practitioner visit …
https://www.bwrt-professionals.com

24/03/2024

Adults who were raised in chaotic environments often overcontrol as a way to compensate for past feelings of powerlessness and fears of uncertainty….

Control is the natural response to lack of safety .

21/03/2024

How to effectively communicate your anger to resolve conflicts rather than seeking to win..

Why can it be hard to express anger?