About Desley

My journey with EFT…

My journey with EFT began in 2005 when I took my first course and started tapping with friends and family. As a full-time teacher at the time, I introduced EFT in my classroom and saw firsthand how it helped children become more centered, calm and present. I also used it with my own kids—tapping together most mornings in the car on the way to school, helping them arrive feeling balanced and ready for the day. I was amazed at how this simple yet powerful technique could support emotional well-being, bringing a sense of peace and relaxation to both children and adults alike. This fueled my passion to learn more so I pursued more study and training and tapped on my own issues before I began working in private practice helping people with a variety of challenges.

Over the years I tapped on my own emotional baggage and limiting beliefs. As a “good” teacher, wife and mother I prioritized others’ needs first and put myself last. This led to deep exhaustion and emotional burnout. Tapping helped me to heal the emotional turmoil and recognise and release the deep-seated limited belief that told me my worth was tied to self-sacrifice. Through tapping, I curtailed my ‘burnt chop’ behaviours—always giving myself the scraps—and instead learned to accept and express my own needs with confidence. This wasn’t easy for someone who had been conditioned to believe that putting others first was the only way to be valuable. Transforming that ingrained belief and changing behaviors took time. I learned that putting on my own oxygen mask on first is not selfish—it’s essential. And now, I help others do the same.

As I let go of what was no longer serving me I engaged in more life-enriching activities that fed my soul like walking a 300 kilometre Camino in Spain in 2019; something I didn’t think possible in my 60s until I tapped on my resistance and found the confidence to go for it! That to me is emotional freedom!

I love sharing this amazing tool to help others heal whatever is holding them back from being in touch with love, peace and joy; from achieving their goals and developing their power and potential.

Walking the Camino in 2019!

My Background

My practice is enriched with a diverse range of skills from my experience in Secondary School Teaching, Educational Kinesiology, Counselling, Yoga, Mindfulness and Wellbeing.

My experience with EFT Tapping includes working with:

  • grief and loss - death, divorce, illness…

  • debilitating fears and phobias - dogs, spiders, movies

  • the inner child - healing childhood trauma

  • emotional eating - sugar addiction, overeating

  • teacher stress - burn out, exhaustion, loss of confidence, sense of isolation, sleep issues….

  • student stress - focus, exams, problem-solving, expressing emotions, self-esteem and resilience…..

  • parent stress - worry, fears, low level of support, single parenting, parents of children with diverse needs.

Training and Qualifications

  • Secondary School Teacher - studied at Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane

  • Yoga teacher - studied with Swami Sarasvati, Sydney

  • Counsellor - trained with NMAA, Brisbane

  • EFT Practitioner Certification with Alina Frank, Master Trainer of Trainers and Co-director of EFT Tapping Training Institute

  • Matrix Reimprinting with Alina Frank and Dr Craig Weiner

  • Tapping out of Trauma with Dr Craig Weiner and Suzanne Fageol

  • Evidence-based EFT Practitioner Certification with Dr Peta Stapleton, Professor and Clinical Psychologist at Bond University, Gold Coast, AU

  • EFT Self-Compassion for the Inner Child, Gwyneth Moss, Master Trainer and Director or EFT Guild

  • Certified and Accredited Practitioner Member of EFT International

  • Member of EFT Guild

  • Currently undertaking Advanced Practitioner Training with Katie Walker, Master Trainer and Member of EFT International

Excepts from Client Feedback

… and my nervous system thanks you Desley. I have stopped snacking all day and now enjoy mindful eating healthy meals and I love it.”– Angela, Canberra

…Liam is a happier child after your sessions and his writing has improved; go figure!! - Sinead, Brisbane

…Thank you for helping me to reduce my stress level in the classroom. My calmer approach is helping to increase my student’s happiness. - Marianna, Brisbane

…I love your warm and engaging approach to your work and your deep understanding of trauma. I felt safely held and heard. - Ingrid, Melbourne