EFT Tapping is a safe, gentle and effective stress reduction technique. It is a powerful way to address unresolved emotional issues, transform limiting beliefs and repattern yourself for greater health, happiness and success.

EFT stands for Emotional Freedom Techniques. It is commonly referred to it as ‘Tapping’ because we physically tap with our finger tips on end points of meridians on the face and upper body while focusing on stressful situations we wish to resolve.

EFT Tapping is also referred to as “psychological acupuncture” because it combines elements of cognitive therapy, exposure therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy with tapping on acupressure points on the body. The Chinese practice of acupuncture teaches that the body's energy moves along specific pathways or meridians. When specific points on these pathways are stimulated the flow of energy is improved and clients often experience enhanced well-being, decreased pain, and increased energy levels. Blockages are removed and the body's natural self-healing processes are activated. Something similar appears to happen with EFT Tapping. By focusing on specific emotional issues while tapping on acupressure points, individuals can release pent-up emotions and reduce feelings of distress. This enables us to respond more calmly to stressors, enhancing emotional regulation and overall well-being. Many notice that over time they respond intentionally, with awareness, rather than reactively, impulsively and automatically.

EFT Tapping enhances emotional regulation and clarity. Tapping sends a calming signal to the amygdalae in the brain helping to reduce emotional reactivity and restore clarity. The amygdalae is that part of the brain responsible for emotional and behavioral regulation often called the fight flight freeze centre. When we experience stress and strong emotions, the amygdalae become highly activated making it difficult for us to think clearly. Our body responds as if it is in danger and under threat. It triggers survival mode behaviours like a racing heart, sweaty palms, tight chest, and shallow breathing and redirects blood flow to muscles, enhancing physical readiness for us to fight or flee from the perceived danger. This sympathetic nervous system response leaves us feeling dysregulated, reactive, exhausted and stressed. Tapping on meridian points while focusing on these emotional responses allows us to release negative emotions and restore a sense of balance. In my opinion the more we practice EFT Tapping the more we become empowered to positively respond to our emotional stressors.

EFT Tapping has been extensively researched to assess its effectiveness and the research is growing exponentially. To date it has been researched in more than 10 countries, by 60 investigators, whose results have been published in professional, peer-reviewed journals and its effectiveness has been documented in over 300 studies.

EFT Tapping can be used with the support and guidance of an Accredited and Certified EFT Practitioner, or it can be used independently as a self-help tool. A combination of the two works best.

“Tapping on specific meridian points while focusing on emotional issues allows individuals to release negative emotions and restore a sense of balance." Dr Peta Stapleton, Clinical Health Psychologist and Professor at Bond University.