About Emotional Freedom Technique (E.F.T)
The 'Tapping' Therapy
EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) or "Tapping" is a gentle yet powerful approach that can create profound and lasting change.
Sometimes described as “acupuncture without needles”, EFT works by lightly tapping on specific points on the body while focusing on thoughts, emotions, or physical sensations. This process helps to calm the nervous system and stimulate the body’s in-built healing response.
By working in this way, EFT supports the release of long-held emotional patterns, limiting beliefs, and habitual reactions that may be keeping you stuck. These patterns often operate beneath conscious awareness, influencing how we think, feel, and respond to life’s challenges.
As these blocks begin to soften and clear, many people experience a growing sense of emotional freedom, increased resilience, and a deeper feeling of peace and calm. Over time, this can lead to greater clarity, improved emotional regulation, and a renewed sense of choice in how you respond to situations, rather than feeling overwhelmed or controlled by them.
EFT can be used to support a wide range of emotional and physical experiences and is suitable for people of all ages, offering a compassionate and empowering way to support wellbeing.
EFT can, and has, successfully been used to treat conditions such as:
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Abuse Issues
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Addictions and Cravings
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Allergies
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Anxiety and Panic Attacks
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Anger
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Chronic Fatigue Syndrom (CFS)
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Compulsions and Obsessions
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Concentration
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Depression and Sadness
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Fears and Phobias
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Grief and Loss
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Guilt
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Insomnia
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Jealousy
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Pain Management
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Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
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Relationship issues
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Self-image issues
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Stress
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Shyness
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Traumatic Memories
How 'Tapping' Calms The Brain
Research shows that Tapping calms the amygdala in the brain, (the part which governs our fight, flight and freeze responses) regulates our nervous system, and reduces stress and anxiety.
A study published in the Journal of Nervous and Mental Diseases found that EFT lowered the major stress hormone Cortisol significantly more than other interventions tested.
High levels of stress can lead to chronic complications such as high blood pressure, brain fog, weight gain and it can hamper the immune system.
EFT tapping has been proven to:
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Reduce Stress
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Lower Cortisol
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Improve Sleep
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Reduce Anxiety
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Relieve Pain
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Increase Productivity
...and so much more!
Tapping involves stimulating acupressure points on the head, face and body, by tapping gently with your fingers, whilst talking through an issue, pain or difficulty.
EFT is a powerful tool I love to use with my clients, and once you've learnt the basics you can then apply them anywhere, without having to wait for your next session to really feel the benefits!
Disclaimer: Whilst EFT can produce remarkable results it should not be used in place of conventional medical care. Always consult your GP for medical attention and advice. Clients have found EFT useful as a complement to any conventional medical treatment.
Book a Free Discovery Call
If you’re curious about how EFT could support you, a free 15-minute discovery call is a great place to start.
This short, no-pressure chat gives us space to talk through what’s going on for you, what you’re hoping to get support with, and whether my approach is the right fit.
I can also explain how the sessions work, what to expect, and which option might be most suitable for you.
Ready to book an E.F.T Session?
E.F.T sessions can be booked online via my booking page, in-person at Neals Yard in Bristol, and at the Hands on Retreat in Devon, just outside Ashburton.
Upcoming Workshops
Join me online in a morning Tap-Along,
daily for a week, every month.
Come together each morning to release stress, regulate the nervous system, and create space for emotional healing. Whether you're carrying anxiety, overwhelm, sadness, or simply need space to breathe and reconnect, this circle offers a gentle place to land. You’re welcome to bring specific challenges or just show up and receive the support of shared intention and community.
No experience with tapping necessary—just come as you are.
You don’t have to hold it all alone.
Free Guide to E.F.T
Download my free PDF guide to E.F.T and learn how to 'tap' at home!
You can also visit my Etsy Store, ' Hannah's Wellbeing Shop' where i sell EFT resources that you can download and use at home.
Supporting Charities
In the past I have ran successful EFT workshops for cancer charities such as Penny Brohn UK and Life After Cancer.
You can find out more about EFT and the way it works in this short video I made for the Penny Brohn website (click on the link)
It includes a short demonstration of how to tap for reducing anxiety (and you don't need to be a cancer patient to benefit from that! )
I am training to be an IEP practitioner (Intention Energy Process) with Steve Wells. You can find out more about this new way of working in an interview between Steve Wells and Dawson Church here.
I am finding I get even more incredible results with this way of working. Intention-based Energy Process (IEP), also known as Intention Tapping is a simple yet powerful process developed by Steve Wells that combines specific definite intentions with tapping for rapid emotional relief. The intentions used in IEP act as commands to your unconscious mind to release the emotional attachments which are causing your problems, to unblock the energy disturbances and restore your life energy to flow. This gentle and natural process often results in rapid positive shifts in thinking and feeling, restores you to calm clarity, and empowers you to move forward with confidence.