EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) in Therapy

EFT works directly with the body’s energy system to interrupt the stress response and rewire emotional patterns. Many clients report feeling lighter, calmer, and clearer — sometimes within minutes.


EFT, also known as tapping, is a simple yet powerful tool that helps reduce emotional distress by gently stimulating the body’s acupressure points. It combines elements of cognitive therapy, exposure work, and energy meridian tapping to calm the nervous system and release stuck emotional energy.

EFT Involves:

  • Light tapping on specific points on the face, head, and upper body

  • Focusing on a particular emotion, memory, or belief while tapping

  • Verbal affirmations to acknowledge and accept what’s coming up

EFT works directly with the body’s energy system to interrupt the stress response and rewire emotional patterns. Many clients report feeling lighter, calmer, and clearer — sometimes within minutes.

Why EFT Is Effective in Therapy

EFT has been supported by clinical research and used worldwide to treat:

  • Anxiety and panic

  • Trauma and PTSD

  • Phobias and limiting beliefs

  • Stress-related physical symptoms (like headaches or tightness)

  • Self-criticism and low self-worth

In therapy, EFT helps disarm emotional charge around painful memories or patterns, allowing you to process experiences with greater ease and resilience. It’s a self-empowering tool that can also be taught for use between sessions, helping you build emotional regulation skills you can take with you.

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