A wind turbine control and braking method based on individual pitch control. When a wind turbine utilizes pitch control braking, the pitch angle of each blade is increased by means of a pitch adjuster mounted on each blade. The pitch angle of each blade is respectively adjusted on the basis of a rate of change for each blade pitch angle. Strain sensors are mounted at each blade root, sensors used to measure blade pitch are mounted on the inner edge of a hub, and pitch adjusters and controllers are mounted in a nacelle. By means of the strain sensors positioned on three blade roots, the size of the tensile stress corresponding to each is measured, and a response rate of change is calculated for the pitch angle of each blade. At different points in time, the pitch angle of each blade is increased by means of the pitch adjusters, until a maximum angle of 90 degrees is reached. The present method reduces impact load caused by uneven loads during wind turbine braking, and is able to extend the lifespan of wind turbine main shafts and bearings.