EFT Tapping: How This Simple Technique Can Reduce Stress and Anxiety
When life feels overwhelming, it can be hard to calm your mind and body. Stress, anxiety, and emotional overload often leave people searching for quick and effective ways to feel grounded. One approach that is growing in popularity is Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) — often known as “tapping.”
At Unique Wiring Counselling, we offer EFT therapy in Accrington and Blackpool, as well as online, to support adults and teens in managing stress, anxiety, and unresolved emotions.
What is EFT Therapy?
EFT is a gentle, practical technique that combines elements of counselling with acupressure. During EFT, you tap with your fingertips on specific points of the body (similar to acupuncture points) while focusing on thoughts, emotions, or challenges you are facing.
This process helps to reduce the intensity of distressing feelings and allows your body to reset its stress response.
How Does EFT Work?
EFT works on the connection between mind and body. By tapping on acupressure points while talking through an emotion or memory, the nervous system begins to calm. This helps reduce the “fight or flight” reaction that fuels anxiety and stress.
Research suggests EFT can lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol, helping people feel more balanced and in control.
What Can EFT Help With?
EFT is flexible and can be adapted for a wide range of difficulties. Many clients use it for:
- Anxiety and stress management
- Emotional overwhelm
- Trauma and difficult memories (sometimes alongside EMDR therapy)
- Phobias and fears
- Low self-esteem
- Anger and frustration
- Everyday worries and tension
What to Expect in an EFT Session
An EFT session lasts around 50 minutes. Your therapist will guide you through identifying the emotion or issue you want to focus on. Together, you’ll use tapping sequences while noticing changes in your feelings and thoughts.
Clients often report feeling lighter, calmer, and more at ease after sessions. You’ll also learn tapping techniques you can use on your own between sessions, giving you a powerful self-help tool.
EFT Therapy in Accrington & Blackpool
At Unique Wiring Counselling, we provide EFT therapy in both Accrington and Blackpool, with the option of online sessions if you prefer remote support.
EFT can be a stand-alone therapy or integrated with CBT and counselling to support deeper healing and personal growth. If you’d like to discover how EFT could help you, get in touch today to arrange your first session
