rapid therapy based in neuroscience
Lesley Allen - BWRT
Fast, Effective Therapy Using BWRT
Change the patterns behind anxiety, trauma, habits and emotional responses — quickly and safely.
If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or not like yourself anymore, BWRT helps you regain control, clarity and calm .....often in just a few sessions.
Lesley Allen
Accredited BWRT® Level 3 Practitioner (Advanced)
Over 20 years helping people overcome anxiety, trauma, fears and unwanted patterns.
I don’t just help you talk about the problem .....
I help you change the way your brain responds to it.
About BWRT
WHAT IS BWRT?
BWRT (BrainWorking Recursive Therapy) is a modern, neuroscience-based approach that works directly with the brain’s automatic responses.
Rather than spending months analysing problems, BWRT works directly with the brain's automatic responses, allowing change to happen quickly and effectively.
This means:
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No need to relive difficult experiences
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No long-term therapy required
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Focused, structured sessions
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Fast, lasting results
Working at an Advanced Level
As an Accredited BWRT® Level 3 Practitioner, I have completed the highest level of BWRT training currently available.
This advanced training allows me to work with more complex, deep-rooted and long-standing patterns, including those where stress, emotions and physical symptoms appear closely linked.
Most clients don't need to understand the technical details. What matters is that we focus on creating lasting change at the level where the pattern is being generated.
WHAT I CAN HELP WITH
BWRT can help with:
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Anxiety, stress and overthinking
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Trauma and PTSD
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Panic attacks
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OCD and intrusive thoughts
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Confidence and self-doubt
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Phobias and fears
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Habits and unwanted behaviours
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Emotional overwhelm
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Feeling stuck or “not yourself”
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Sleep issues
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And many other issues driven by automatic patterns
Whatever the issue, we work on the pattern behind it.
How BWRT Works
Your brain creates fast, automatic responses based on past experiences.
Sometimes those responses become unhelpful ..... triggering anxiety, fear, avoidance, or behaviours you can’t seem to change.
Using BWRT we:
✓ Identify the pattern driving the issue
✓ Interrupt the brain's automatic response
✓ Create a calmer, more helpful way forward
The result is often a change that feels natural rather than forced.
The result:
You respond differently .....without having to “try harder”
Work With Me
I offer structured, focused therapy designed to create change as efficiently as possible.
Free Consultation
A 30-minute call to understand your issue and how BWRT can help.
BWRT Sessions
Targeted sessions focused on resolving your specific issue.
Most clients achieve significant progress within 2–6 sessions.
More complex or long-standing issues may require additional sessions.
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ABOUT LESLEY
I have been helping people create fast, lasting change since 2000.
As an Accredited BWRT® Level 3 Practitioner, Clinical Hypnotherapist and Coach, I have worked with people experiencing anxiety, trauma, fears, low confidence, unwanted habits and many other challenges.
My approach is warm, practical and focused on helping you move forward as efficiently as possible.
Having personally experienced the impact of long-term health challenges earlier in life, I understand how deeply patterns can affect both mind and body...... and more importantly, how they can be changed.
I now work with clients 1-to-1, both in person and online, offering focused, effective therapy tailored to each individual.
My Professional Background
Qualifications
As a Registered Accredited Practitioner, I have achieved the highest membership level in my field, reflecting extensive advanced training and years of hands-on experience. I specialise in addressing a wide range of challenges, from overcoming simple phobias to navigating complex personal issues, including addiction and addictive behaviours. My commitment to professional excellence includes ongoing training and supervision, ensuring I stay up to date with the latest developments in therapy to provide you with the best possible support.
Registered BrainWorking Recursive Therapist - Accredited Level 3
BWRT Level 1 - General Psychopathology
BWRT Level 2 - Psychology of identity and Behaviour
BWRT Level 3 - Psychophysiology
BWRT Master Coach
BWRT Plus
BWRT Smashing Limits
BWRT Neural Manifestation
BWRT Psychology of Trauma and Abuse- Registered Specialist
BWRT Relationship Reboot Facilitator
Registered BWRT Neurophysical Enhancement Trainer
BWRT Major Life Reset Facilitator
BWRT Disarming Destructive Anger Facilitator
BWRT Abolishing Anxiety Facilitator
BWRT Defusing Depression Facilitator
Broadband for the Brain Facilitator
WSN Personality Profiling, Coaching and Counselling levels 1,2, and 3
General Qualification In Hypnotherapy Practice
Certified Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapist
Certified Solution Focused Hypno-Psychotherapist
Certified Ericksonian Hypnotherapist
Solution Focused Counselling Skills
Certified Advanced Practioner in Hypnosis for Serious Emotional Distress
Certified Tebbetts Foundation Parts Therapy Facilitator
Certified Stress Mangement Coaching and Consultancy
Licensed NLP Practioner
Certified NLP Coach
Certified TFT Therapist - Thoughtfield Therapy
Certified Psychosexual Therapist
Broadband for The Brain Facilitator
Ageing Un-Plugged Facilitator
Mindfulness Meditation Teacher
Reiki Master Teacher
Enhanced CRB
The Terence Watts Institute of Brainwork Recursive Therapy
The General Hypnotherapy Register
The General Hypnotherapy Standards Council
The National Council For Hypnotherapy
The Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council
Anxiety UK Approved Therapist
The Reiki Association
Professional Memberships
Questions
How quickly does BWRT work?
Many clients experience noticeable change within 1–6 sessions.
Some issues resolve very quickly, while others may take a little longer depending on complexity.
Do I have to talk about my past?
No.
BWRT does not require you to go into detail about past experiences or relive difficult situations.
We focus on changing the pattern, not analysing the past.
Will I lose control during the session?
No.
You remain fully aware and in control throughout.
BWRT works with your natural thought processes, there is nothing invasive or overwhelming.
Is BWRT the same as hypnosis?
No.
BWRT does not use hypnosis.
You remain fully conscious and engaged throughout the session.
Can BWRT help with physical conditions?
BWRT Level 3 works with the mind–body connection, helping to reduce the psychological and emotional factors that may affect how the body responds.
It is not a medical treatment or cure, but can be a supportive approach alongside medical care.
How do I know if this will work for me?
The best way to find out is through a free consultation.
We can discuss your situation and whether BWRT is the right approach for you.
Do you work online or in person?
Both.
Sessions are available:
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in person
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online via video call
If you’re unsure or have questions, we can talk it through on your consultation call.
Contact Me
5 The Square
Kirkliston
Edinburgh
EH29 9AX
The Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Centre
25 Palmerston Place
Edinburgh
EH12 5AP
07765 000847
