Why Emotional Freedom Technique?
Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT): A Mind-Body Tool for Lasting Emotional Healing
Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)—commonly known as tapping—is a simple, powerful, and evidence-based technique used to release emotional blockages, reduce stress, and rewire emotional responses. It involves gently tapping on specific acupressure points on the face and body while focusing on a particular emotion, belief, or physical sensation.
EFT combines principles of:
Traditional Chinese medicine (meridian energy points)
Modern psychology (exposure therapy and cognitive reframing)
Somatic healing (working with the body to release stored emotions)
This unique combination makes EFT a versatile and effective tool for addressing both everyday emotional stress and deeper, long-standing patterns.
How EFT Works
When we experience emotional stress, our nervous system often becomes dysregulated—leading to fight, flight, or freeze responses. Over time, unresolved emotions like fear, guilt, shame, or anger can become "stuck" in the body and influence our thoughts, behaviours, and even physical health.
EFT helps to:
Calm the nervous system and shift out of stress mode
Gently release stored emotional energy
Reframe limiting beliefs and emotional associations
Support a sense of emotional safety and empowerment
What Can EFT Help With?
EFT has been used successfully for a wide range of emotional and physical concerns, including:
Anxiety, overwhelm, and chronic stress
Trauma and PTSD (with the right guidance and support)
Emotional eating and food cravings
Low self-worth, self-sabotage, and negative self-talk
Fear of change, failure, or being seen
Procrastination and lack of motivation
Sleep disturbances, tension, and physical pain
It’s a gentle, non-invasive tool you can use anywhere, any time—whether you're in the middle of a stressful situation or processing deeper emotional work.
EFT & Food Freedom
For many people, food is more than fuel—it becomes a source of comfort, control, or coping. Emotional eating and food addiction often have less to do with willpower and more to do with unresolved emotions or unmet needs.
EFT helps by:
Identifying emotional triggers that drive unhealthy eating patterns
Reducing the emotional intensity of cravings or binge urges
Creating space between emotion and action, allowing more conscious choices
Building self-awareness and compassion around eating behaviours
When combined with naturopathic nutrition and lifestyle changes, EFT becomes part of a truly holistic approach to healing your relationship with food, your body, and yourself.
Key Benefits of EFT
Quick, accessible and effective—even in just a few minutes
Helps regulate emotions and calm the body
Can be self-applied or used with practitioner guidance
Supports deep emotional release without re-traumatisation
Integrates beautifully with other healing practices and therapies
Real Transformation Comes from Within
EFT is more than just a stress relief technique—it’s a way to reconnect with your inner world, clear what’s been holding you back, and create space for new patterns, beliefs, and possibilities.
You don’t need to “push through” emotional challenges—you can release them gently and create change with compassion, clarity, and calm.
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Ready to Experience the Benefits of EFT?
Whether you're feeling stuck in emotional patterns, struggling with stress or overwhelm, or looking to heal your relationship with food, EFT can offer the gentle, effective support you need. If you're curious about how EFT and holistic coaching can help you feel more balanced, connected, and in control, I’d love to support you.
Book a free discovery call or initial consultation to explore how we can work together. We’ll chat about your goals, your challenges, and how EFT—and if required combined with personalised nutrition and lifestyle support—can guide you toward meaningful, lasting change.
Please message Ian on 07427 594 272 or email info@deep-vitality.com or find out more about working with me here.