BWRT® Level 1 · General Psychopathology
BWRT® (BrainWorking Recursive Therapy®) Level 1 is the foundation training every registered BWRT® practitioner completes, and it covers General Psychopathology — a wide range of everyday psychological and emotional difficulties.
Below is the full list of issues covered in the official Level 1 curriculum, grouped for easy browsing. If you see something here that sounds like you, get in touch to talk it through.
Anxiety & Stress
Generalised Anxiety
Ongoing, free-floating worry that doesn’t attach to one specific cause.
Commitment Anxiety
Difficulty committing to relationships, decisions, or plans.
Illness Anxiety
Persistent worry about health or symptoms.
Panic Attacks
Sudden, intense episodes of fear or physical panic symptoms.
The “Worry Loop”
Repetitive, circular thought patterns that are hard to switch off.
Stress & Overwhelm
Chronic stress responses and feeling constantly “on edge.”
…“My time with Mary Alice is likely one of the best chances
I gave myself at a better tomorrow.”
Phobias & Fears
All Phobias & Fears
Flying, driving, needles, heights, enclosed spaces, animals, and more — the Level 1 protocol is designed to work with phobias of any kind.
Fear of Authority
Anxiety or freezing around bosses, officials, or authority figures.
Social Fears
Fear of judgement, embarrassment, or being the centre of attention.
Performance & Confidence
Performance Anxiety
Presentations, public speaking, exams, interviews, sport, or any high pressure moment.
Test Jitters
Exams, finals, practicals, boards, Leaving Certs. Stay calm, think clearly, and perform at your best.
Fear of Failure
A pattern of avoidance or self-sabotage built around not wanting to fail.
Success Inhibition
Tall Poppy Syndrome
Unconsciously holding yourself back from doing well.
Self-Worth & Confidence
Low self-esteem or a persistent inner critic.
Artists
Music, singing, theatre/stage, writing, gallery openings, etc. Take the spotlight & shine with ease!
…“a calm, compassionate style with no unnecessary fluff. I felt comfortable and safe throughout the session, and the process was easy to follow.”
Imposter Syndrome
Feeling like a fraud despite evidence of competence.
Procrastination
Chronic avoidance or difficulty starting and finishing tasks.
Trauma & Stress Responses
PTSD
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, including responses to a single distressing event.
PDSD
Prolonged Duress Stress Disorder — the effect of extended, ongoing stress.
Grief
Processing loss, including grief that feels “stuck.”
General Trauma
Difficult past experiences that still affect how you feel or react today.
LGBTQIA+
Affirming Support
No need to explain or educate first. You’re safe with me as we work through anxiety, family or coming-out stress, internalised shame, or identity-related patterns.
Learn MoreRelationships & Everyday Patterns
Relationship Issues
Recurring patterns or conflict in personal or family relationships.
Anger
Difficulty managing anger or frustration responses.
Habits
Unwanted automatic behaviours, including smoking.
Alongside Medical & Professional Care
BWRT® practitioners aren’t medical professionals, and where a condition may have a medical cause, appropriate medical consultation is required alongside BWRT® work. With that in mind, many therapists and psychologists also use BWRT® to support people managing:
OCD
Obsessive-compulsive patterns and intrusive thoughts.
Binge Eating/Drinking
Compulsive or automatic eating and drinking patterns.
Dependencies
Support alongside treatment for most dependencies.
Low Mood & Depression
Support alongside treatment for most depressions.
If you’re currently struggling with thoughts of self-harm or suicide, please reach out to a crisis service in your area, or to a GP/PCP or mental health professional, for immediate support.
Recognise something on this list?
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