If you have never tried EFT tapping before, it is completely normal to arrive with questions. What will we actually do? Do I have to talk about difficult things? Will I do the tapping correctly?
I hear these questions regularly in my work here at The Clinic at Borde Hill. And the answer to all three is reassuring. You do not need any experience. You do not need to have anything figured out. I will guide you through the entire process.
What I can tell you is that most people leave their first session saying some version of the same thing: that was so much easier than I expected.
What Actually Happens In A Session
EFT combines conversation while gently tapping yourself on specific acupressure points on the face, hands and upper body. Think of it as a talking EFT Tapping therapy that also works directly with your nervous system at the same time.
Your first session lasts 90 minutes. We begin by talking through your intake forms and exploring what has brought you to EFT. This is not about having the right words or a perfectly formed problem. It is simply about getting clear on your goals and what you most want to shift.
As a certified Accredited EFT Practitioner, I show you the tapping points before we begin. You do not need to memorise anything. You simply follow along with me.
Once we identify the most useful place to start, we begin exploring how the issue is showing up in your life. This might include current situations, emotions, memories, beliefs or patterns that feel connected. We then move into tapping rounds, where I guide the words and you follow along, pausing between rounds to notice what has changed and where we go next.
Follow-up sessions are 75 minutes. Sometimes we continue from where we left off. Sometimes something more pressing has come up in the week. I work flexibly because life does not stay still, and my aim is always to help you make the most meaningful movement forward in the time we have.
Why Tapping Works
EFT is not positive thinking. It is not about talking yourself out of how you feel.
What it does is interrupt the stress response in the body while you are holding a difficult thought, memory or emotion in mind. Studies have shown that tapping can reduce cortisol, the body’s primary stress hormone, by up to 42%. The result is that the nervous system begins to settle, and what felt overwhelming starts to feel workable.
Many people notice physical shifts during a session. Yawning, sighing, a sense of warmth or tingling, feeling lighter. These are all signs that something is genuinely moving, not just being managed.
What EFT Is Not
EFT is not hypnosis. You are fully present and aware throughout. Nothing is done to you. You are always in control of what you share and how deeply we go.
It is also not a quick fix, and I want to be honest about that. The issues that bring most people to EFT have often been present for years. I tend to work with clients on an ongoing basis, much like you would with any good therapist, because lasting change comes from working through layers rather than skimming the surface. The difference is that EFT can create noticeable shifts much faster than many people expect.
What EFT can help with
I work with people across a wide range of challenges, including anxiety and overwhelm, burnout, self-worth, people pleasing, parenting, life transitions, sleep difficulties, financial stress patterns, creativity blocks and recurring emotional triggers.
If you are not sure whether EFT could help with what you are experiencing, the best next step is simply a conversation.
Ready to find out more?
I offer sessions at The Clinic at Borde Hill as well as online. All bookings are made directly through my website at aprildautlich.com, where you can also book a free discovery call.
If you are ready to experience this gentle, transformative practice firsthand, contact our dedicated clinical team to arrange an initial assessment or step into our tranquil countryside environment for specialised somatic care at The Clinic at Borde Hill today.
Let me know if you have any questions.
April Dautlich
Accredited EFT Practitioner (Member ID: 25095626)
BisonRising.co.uk
