The Emotional Freedom Technique, or EFT, is a modern therapy developed by Gary Craig in the 1990’s which combines the theories of Traditional Chinese Medicine, modern Applied Kinesiology, Neurophysiology and NLP. It is said to help with a wide range of issues from the psychological such as anxiety, depression and phobias, to the physical such as body pains and breathing difficulties.
The theory states that negative emotions are built in the following stages: A negative experience occurs; negative emotions are felt in response to this negative experience, this disrupts the body's energy system and leads to inappropriate programming inside the body. The idea with EFT is that in order to remove these negative responses, tackling the negative experience is not enough, because doing so cannot correct the energy imbalance. Rather, the energy imbalance must be restored along with tackling the negative emotions.
The basic EFT technique involves holding a disturbing memory or emotion in mind and simultaneously using the fingers to tap on a series of  specific points on the body that correspond to meridians used in Chinese medicine. Results are often quick and not many sessions are required. There are no medicines or special equipment required and once learned these simple techniques can be used by anyone at any time they need.

EFT, can help to lower stress levels, allowing the client to relax and function to the best of his or her ability. People often feel re-energised after treatment. In addition, physical illnesses or injuries will often begin to heal faster. EFT can help with many issues including:

• Anger
• Stress
• Grief
• Post traumatic stress disorder
• Depression
• Addictions and cravings
• Chronic pain
• Allergies
• Breathing problems
• Phobias
• Performance anxiety

There are other issues EFT could help with. Please feel free to contact us if you have any concerns of the suitability of EFT for you. The practitioner will be happy to discuss your case before you make an appointment.