Embracing Emotions with Clinical Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT)

In a world that often prioritises positivity and quick fixes, sitting with difficult emotions can feel uncomfortable or unnecessary. We're frequently told to "look on the bright side," "stay strong," or "just be positive" when faced with emotions like sadness, anxiety, or overwhelm. While these well-intended suggestions often come from a place of care, they can lead to toxic positivity—where our emotional experiences are invalidated, and we’re encouraged to suppress feelings that need to be processed. This can make emotions more intense and harder to deal with over time.

The pressure to constantly be positive can sometimes make us feel like failures. When we struggle with emotions like stress or self-doubt, we might believe that we’re not handling them correctly, or that we should be doing more to push ourselves into a better mental space. This can create a cycle of trying harder to be positive, which often just intensifies stress and frustration, rather than providing relief.

One powerful tool for navigating these emotions is Clinical Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT). EFT offers a safe, non-judgmental way to acknowledge and process our feelings. Instead of pushing us to "fix" or "move on" from difficult emotions, EFT encourages us to fully experience and release them by tapping on specific acupuncture points while focusing on the issue at hand.

EFT helps us stay present with our emotions instead of avoiding or numbing them. It enables individuals to tune into the physical sensations tied to emotional pain—like tightness in the chest or tension in the shoulders—and bring awareness to those feelings. By gently releasing the emotional charge, EFT helps reduce the intensity of difficult emotions, allowing us to process them without becoming overwhelmed.

Rather than rushing toward positivity, EFT supports us in validating and honouring our emotions. This practice helps build emotional resilience over time, allowing us to regulate our feelings and face life's challenges with greater ease. It creates space for both positive and negative emotions to be felt, processed, and ultimately healed, without the added pressure of feeling like we need to always be positive or "better" than we feel in the moment.

By incorporating EFT into our emotional toolkit, we can embrace all of our feelings—whether joy or sadness—and learn to navigate them in a balanced, healing way. EFT isn’t about eliminating negative emotions; it’s about giving ourselves permission to feel them and gently move through them without the need for constant positivity.

About Me

As a Certified Clinical EFT Practitioner with EFT International and a Certified Matrix Reimprinting Practitioner, I bring a solid foundation of training and experience to my practice. With over 12 years of experience in social work, focusing on both physical and mental health, I am passionate about supporting mental health and well-being. I have a particular interest in helping clients navigate challenges like Imposter Syndrome, Burnout, and Stress. My approach is client-centred and compassionate, with the goal of helping you reclaim a sense of peace and balance in your life.

A Special Offer to Experience EFT

I’m offering a special package of 3 x 90-minute sessions for AUD $250 (one use per client) to help you experience the benefits of Clinical EFT for yourself. This package provides a great introduction to the technique, allowing us to start addressing the deeper issues that may be holding you back.

Online and In-Person Sessions

I offer online sessions for clients locally, across Australia, and internationally. Clinical EFT works exceptionally well over video calls, making it convenient and accessible no matter where you are. For those who prefer in-person sessions, I’m available in Horsham and Murtoa, Victoria, Australia. Feel free to reach out to discuss which option would work best for you!