BWRT vs. EMDR vs. RTT: Which Therapy is Right for You?

When it comes to healing from trauma, anxiety, and limiting beliefs, there are many different therapeutic approaches available. Three highly effective methods—BWRT (BrainWorking Recursive Therapy), EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), and RTT (Rapid Transformational Therapy)—each offer unique ways to help you overcome emotional distress.

But how do you know which one is right for you? Let’s break them down.


🔹 What is EMDR?

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a therapy designed to help people process distressing memories and reduce their emotional intensity. It is widely used for trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and phobias.

How It Works:
During EMDR, you recall a distressing memory while following a therapist’s guided bilateral stimulation (eye movements, tapping, or auditory cues). This process helps your brain reprocess the memory, reducing its emotional charge.

Best For:

  • Trauma & PTSD
  • Phobias
  • Anxiety disorders
  • Panic attacks

What to Expect:

  • Multiple sessions, as EMDR requires time to fully process traumatic memories.
  • Emotional intensity during sessions, as clients revisit distressing memories.
  • A structured process that follows eight specific phases of treatment.

🔹 What is BWRT?

BWRT (BrainWorking Recursive Therapy) is a modern, neuroscience-based therapy that helps rewire the brain’s automatic responses to triggers. Unlike EMDR, BWRT does not require clients to talk about their trauma in detail.

How It Works:
BWRT works by guiding the client through a structured visualization process that interrupts and rewires unwanted emotional responses at the neural level. Instead of reliving past trauma, the brain learns to replace distressing reactions with new, empowered responses.

Best For:

  • Trauma & PTSD
  • Anxiety & panic attacks
  • Phobias
  • Self-doubt & limiting beliefs
  • Emotional regulation

What to Expect:

  • A fast and highly structured process—some issues can be resolved in just 1–3 sessions.
  • No need to discuss painful memories in detail.
  • A results-driven approach that focuses on changing automatic emotional responses rather than analyzing past experiences.

🔹 What is RTT?

RTT (Rapid Transformational Therapy) is a hybrid therapy developed by Marisa Peer, combining elements of hypnotherapy, NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and psychotherapy. It is designed to uncover and reprogram deep-seated subconscious beliefs that hold you back.

How It Works:
RTT works by using hypnosis to access the subconscious mind and identify the root causes of limiting beliefs. Clients are guided through a process of reframing past experiences and installing new, empowering beliefs.

Best For:

  • Low self-worth & imposter syndrome
  • Phobias & anxiety
  • Emotional eating & weight loss
  • Confidence & performance issues
  • Trauma & emotional healing

What to Expect:

  • A deep, subconscious exploration of past experiences.
  • A personalized transformation recording to reinforce new beliefs.
  • Typically 1–3 sessions for significant change.

🧐 Which Therapy is Right for You?

Choose EMDR if…

  • You are comfortable revisiting past trauma to process and heal.
  • You prefer a structured, gradual approach over multiple sessions.
  • You are dealing with PTSD, anxiety, or phobias that feel deeply tied to past events.

Choose BWRT if…

  • You want fast results with minimal emotional distress.
  • You prefer a therapy that doesn’t require talking about the past.
  • You are dealing with anxiety, trauma, self-doubt, or limiting beliefs that feel automatic or deeply ingrained.

Choose RTT if…

  • You are drawn to hypnosis and subconscious reprogramming.
  • You feel that old beliefs are holding you back in life or work.
  • You want a deep, immersive experience with a transformational recording to reinforce change.

🌟 Ready to Take the Next Step?

Each of these therapies offers a unique path to healing—and the right choice depends on your personal preferences and challenges. If you’re unsure which approach is best for you, I’d love to help.

📩 Book a free consultation, and let’s explore which method aligns best with your needs. Your healing starts here. 💛