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Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)

What is Emotional Freedom Technique?: Used as an alternative treatment for physical pain and emotional distress, emotional freedom technique (EFT) – which people often refer to as EFT tapping – is rooted in an understanding of the Chinese concept of chi – or life force – and its pathways through the body.

Utilising the acupressure (or meridian) points, EFT uses a combination of physical intervention (tapping the pressure points) and linguistic reinforcement (phrase repetition) or silent focus to help relieve a specific feeling. 

What happens during EFT Tapping Therapy?: Usually, you will focus on a problematic, distressing or persistent emotion and, finding a specific pressure EFT tapping point, tap with your fingertips while imagining the feeling moving through you, lessening and, ultimately dissipating entirely. You can also use language to express the strength, movement or change of the feeling.

An EFT practitioner will perform the tapping on you, or guide you through doing it yourself. You can learn the technique to practise it in any circumstances. Medical studies show that EFT tapping can also help improve psychological disorders.

What Does Emotional Freedom Technique Help With?

What to expect from EFT & Tapping: Emotional Freedom Technique can be thought of as a psychological version of acupuncture, where the movement of energy is brought on by tapping rather than puncturing the skin. Taking control of your emotions in this way can feel empowering, and can help relieve persistent negative emotions.

We want you to feel able to discuss any questions or worries with your therapist. This is important in order for you to progress in your well-being therapy.

***If you feel you need some help with getting therapy contact us using the form at the bottom of this page and someone will guide you through the process.***

These are some of the additional therapy issues we deal with that are closely related to the emotional freedom technique.

HQ Wellbeing Therapists Working With Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)

Clients often seek emotional freedom technique therapy when they are feeling anxious or stressed or when they have a specific issue that they would like to resolve. Before beginning each round of EFT tapping, you should decide on a simple reminder phrase to repeat while tapping of the specific pressure points commences.

Below is a selection of our current wellbeing therapists who are fully trained to work with clients seeking emotional freedom technique (EFT) using different types of therapy modalities and a wide range of techniques.

Choosing the right therapist is an important decision for you and it is important that you work with the right practitioner and that both feel comfortable working together.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why Should I Seek Emotional Freedom Technique?

Many people, new to this type of help, believe that they need to be suffering from “mental illness” or serious “psychological problems”, or be in crisis in order for therapy and counselling to be appropriate for them. This is a common misconception; anyone can benefit from therapy when it comes to helping you deal with your personal feelings and problems, make positive changes in your life, and understand yourself better.

So what is therapy and counselling? If you’re new to this world then the first steps can sometimes be the most difficult. Therapy can be a very effective treatment for a whole range of personal problems covering areas from physical and emotional problems, different types of behavioural disorders, through to human sexuality issues and a host of wellbeing and complementary therapy techniques.

Any problem you have that is causing you concern, anxiety or distress is a valid and appropriate reason to reach out and find a therapist and talk to them about it. Far from something to be ashamed of, acknowledging your vulnerability and asking for help is a sign of maturity and strength.

If you feel that you have a desire and are committed to making changes in your life in order to overcome your current problems and achieve more long-term satisfaction, psychological wellbeing and personal fulfilment, then you are ready to seek therapy. We are here to help you work through a wide range of therapy issues that might be troubling you.

Will Information About Me Be Safe & Secure?

It is quite normal to be hesitant when it comes to sharing private and intimate information about yourself with a stranger. You may fear that you will receive judgment from your therapist, or that your therapist will share your details with others.

HQ Therapy Rooms takes your privacy and confidentiality very seriously. Our therapists are required to keep everything said in therapy sessions between you, just like your doctor is required to keep your records private.

For therapy to be effective, there must be unconditional trust built between you and your therapist, and this relies on a shared understanding of confidentiality. It applies to the outside world as well: it is standard practice for therapists not to acknowledge their clients if they run into them outside of the therapy rooms in order to help protect their client’s confidentiality. Read our full privacy policy for more information.

Can I Contact You For Advice About Getting Therapy?

Talking about your thoughts and feelings with a supportive therapist can often make you feel better and help you face your problems. It feels good to be listened to and to know that someone cares about you and wants to help. It is important that you find a therapist with whom you feel comfortable and can build a trusting relationship to help you make positive changes in your life.

But how do you know what type of therapy is right for you? Taking the first steps in finding the right therapist can be the biggest hurdle for newcomers, so we have made it easy. Simply get in touch with us using the form below or give us a call at 0203 997 9229 and one of our fully qualified referral therapists can work with you to make sure you connect with the right practitioner and receive the correct therapy and counselling services you require.

However, if you feel you are ready to start therapy straight away then click HERE to book an initial therapy assessment with a fully qualified therapist, or if you are struggling financially click HERE to book an initial therapy assessment with one of our Low-Cost therapists.

Our practitioners deal with a wide range of therapy issues using different types of therapy modalities tailored to the types of clients we work with. We also cater for people who are beset with financial difficulties, offering them services ranging from low-cost therapy and reduced-rate therapy to working with seasoned, qualified and accredited talking therapists.