EFT
(Emotional Freedom Technique)
EFT is a great tool for anyone experiencing anxiety, panic attacks, phobias, PTSD/trauma and cravings for its calming and grounding effects. By physically sending calming signal to the brains threat detection centre.
I see people online and in-person at my beautiful practice in Henfield, West Sussex.
How it works...
EFT tapping combines elements of cognitive behavioural therapy CBT with acupressure. By physically tapping with your fingertips on certain meridian points it sends an electrochemical, calming signal to the amygdala, the brains threat detection centre. I often use alongside my hypnotherapy sessions for its calming and grounding effects.
Clinical trials have shown that a session of tapping significantly reduces the cortisol, the biological stress hormone.
EFT facilitates memory reconsolidation. By feeling physically safe whilst mentally recalling an upsetting event or trauma, the brain can then process that event, often disconnecting the emotional element and enabling the memory to be stored in a more manageable way.
