What it actually is

EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique), often just called tapping, is a way of working with difficult feelings by gently tapping with your fingertips on a series of points on your face and hands while we talk through whatever's going on. It sounds odd written down — most people raise an eyebrow the first time. But it tends to be calming surprisingly quickly, and there's a growing body of research looking at how it seems to settle the nervous system.

The idea behind it is simple enough: when something's stressful or painful, it doesn't just sit in your head, it sits in your body too. Tapping while we gently bring the thing to mind seems to take the charge out of it, so it stops gripping you the way it did.

The part that matters most

You do not have to relive your worst moments to feel better. That's the thing people are most afraid of, and it isn't how I work. We go at your pace, you stay in control the whole way through, and we only ever go where you're willing to go. It's meant to feel safe and steady, never overwhelming.

What people bring to it

All sorts. Stress and anxiety that won't switch off. The lingering charge of something that happened a while ago. Shaky confidence, or a harsh inner voice. Habits that have a feeling sitting underneath them. Even physical aches that seem to flare up with stress. If it's something you've been carrying, it's probably worth a try.

Prices

• EFT over Zoom — £40/ hour
• EFT in person — £45 / hour
• Longer session, 1.5 hours — £60 online, or £65 in person

How to start

Call or text me on 07870 508912, or send a message through the contact page, and we'll find a time. There's nothing you need to prepare — just come as you are.

Curious about the science behind it? Here are some links: