Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) in Bunbury – Tapping Into Your Healing

Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), also known as tapping, is an alternative therapy available in Bunbury and online through telehealth, integrating elements of cognitive therapy, exposure therapy, and acupressure to promote emotional and physical healing. This method involves gently tapping on specific meridian points on the body—primarily on the head and upper torso—while focusing on the issue causing emotional distress.

EFT is based on the principle that emotional and physical challenges arise from disruptions in the body’s energy system. By stimulating these key energy points, EFT can help restore balance, reduce stress, and promote healing in a natural and effective way.

What is EFT Tapping?

EFT is based on the principle that emotional and physical challenges arise from disruptions in the body’s energy system. By stimulating these key energy points, EFT can help restore balance, reduce stress, and promote healing in a natural and effective way.

• EFT is a form of psychological acupressure.

• It combines elements of cognitive therapy and exposure therapy with tapping on acupressure points.

• It works by calming the nervous system and rebalancing energy in the body.

• Research shows it can lower cortisol (stress hormone) and imrpove emotional wellbeing.

• EFT is gentle, simple and greatly effective.

How EFT Works

EFT engages the Amygdala and the Hippocampus - the two key parts of the brains limbic system, which plays a vital role in regulating emotional responses and behaviour.

The Amygdala is the brain's alarm system - it detects danger and triggers the fight, flight or freeze response.

In people with anxiety or trauma, the amygdala can be overactive, reacting to perceived threats even when there's no real danger

EFT Tapping calms the amygdala, helping the brain ecognise that the situation is safe, which reduces emotional reactivity.

The hippocampus helps process and store memories, especially emotional ones.

During EFT, as the emotional charge around a memory reduces, the hippocampus helps recode the memory with a calmer emotional tone.

This process helps seperate the emotional reaction from the memory, so it no longer triggers stress.

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How EFT Can Help

EFT is widely used to support individuals dealing with a variety of emotional and physical challenges, including:

✔ Anxiety & Stress – Calm the nervous system and restore emotional balance.
✔ Trauma & PTSD – Gently process and release past traumas in a safe and supportive way.
✔ Depression – Shift negative thought patterns and reconnect with inner resilience.
✔ Phobias & Fears – Reduce irrational fears and increase emotional flexibility.
✔ Chronic Pain – Address emotional triggers linked to persistent pain conditions.
✔ Grief & Loss – Process and ease the emotional weight of loss.
✔ Weight Loss & Food Cravings – Break free from emotional eating patterns.
✔ Self-Esteem & Self-Worth – Foster a positive self-image and confidence.
✔ Addictions – Support in addressing the underlying emotional factors of addiction.
✔ Performance Anxiety – Reduce stress related to public speaking, exams, or workplace pressure.
✔ Sleep Issues – Improve relaxation and sleep quality by easing emotional tension.
✔ Physical Symptoms Linked to Emotions – Address psychosomatic symptoms that may manifest as physical discomfort.

EFT Therapy in Bunbury and via telehealth– What to Expect

During a session at my Bunbury-based practice, you will be guided to tap on specific acupressure points while tuning into the emotions, memories, or physical sensations connected to your concerns. This process helps to release emotional blockages, reframe negative thought patterns, and restore inner calm. Sessions are tailored to your unique needs, ensuring a safe and effective experience.

A Safe & Empowering Process

One of the key benefits of EFT is that it is gentle, non-invasive, and easy to learn, meaning you can continue to use these techniques on your own outside of sessions. Whether you are seeking relief from emotional distress, physical symptoms, or performance-related anxiety, EFT provides a valuable tool for self-empowerment and healing.

If you’re in Bunbury and curious about how EFT can support your well-being, reach out today to book a session or ask any questions.