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Emotional Freedom Technique

EFT · "Tapping"

Children Teens Adults

In person or online · Sessions from 50 mins

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EFT · Tapping

A gentle, practical tool you can use for life

Emotional Freedom Technique — commonly known as EFT or tapping — is a gentle, non-invasive practice that combines elements of acupressure and psychology. By tapping on specific points on the body while focusing on a thought, feeling or memory, it helps to reduce the emotional intensity around it — often quickly and durably.

EFT is one of the most versatile tools I use. Its application shifts depending on who I'm working with — a young child, a teenager, or an adult — but the underlying principle is the same: giving you a concrete, body-based technique you can use independently, whenever you need it.

Children often respond to EFT faster than adults. With fewer preconceived ideas and less accumulated emotional weight, they tend to shift quickly. With younger children I frequently turn tapping into a game, and for very young children it can be adapted to use on a stuffed animal, or I can tap on their behalf — a practice known as surrogate tapping.

For teenagers, tapping offers something particularly valuable: an active, physical tool they can use on their own. It directly addresses the desire for independence and self-sufficiency that defines adolescence — giving them something real they can reach for under pressure.

For adults, EFT can reach into deeper layers — processing trauma, hidden memories, phobias, chronic stress, grief, pain, and anxiety — in a way that feels manageable rather than overwhelming.

✓ Suitable for all ages — children, teens, adults
✓ Available in person or online
✓ You leave every session with tools you can use yourself
✓ Adapted to your developmental stage and individual needs
✓ Surrogate tapping available for young children

How the Technique Works

EFT works by stimulating specific acupressure points on the face and body through gentle tapping, while simultaneously holding a thought, feeling or memory in mind. This combination appears to send a calming signal to the amygdala — the brain's threat-response centre — reducing the emotional charge attached to that thought or memory. Research by scientists including Dr Peta Stapleton and Dr Dawson Church has demonstrated measurable reductions in cortisol (the stress hormone) and changes in brain activity following EFT. A typical sequence involves a setup statement (acknowledging the issue while offering self-acceptance), followed by tapping through a series of points while speaking to the feeling or belief.

Read the research infographic by Dr David Feinstein →

The Tapping Points — EFT infographic by The Inner Workshop

An EFT tapping session in Sarah's therapy room

Teens 12+ Adults

In person or online · 90 min (adults) · 45 min (teens)

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RTT Hypnotherapy

Rapid Transformational Therapy

Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT) is a pioneering therapeutic approach developed by Marisa Peer over 30 years of clinical practice. It combines the most effective principles of hypnotherapy, psychotherapy, NLP, CBT, and regression work into a structured method designed to create deep, lasting change — often more quickly than traditional talking therapies.

RTT works by accessing the subconscious mind — where our beliefs, emotional patterns, and automatic responses are stored. In a session, you enter a deeply relaxed, focused state that allows us to go beneath the surface and identify the root causes of what you're experiencing. Rather than simply managing symptoms, we work to understand and reframe the beliefs formed earlier in life that are driving current patterns and behaviours.

Each session includes a personalised transformation recording — a bespoke audio created specifically for you — which you listen to daily for 21 days after your session. This reinforces the new beliefs and perspectives at a subconscious level, supporting lasting neurological change.

What makes RTT different

Unlike traditional hypnotherapy which often focuses on symptom management through suggestion alone, RTT goes to the root cause. It combines regression, reframing, and powerful suggestion work to change not just how you feel, but how you see yourself — your identity, your beliefs, and your sense of what's possible for you.

✓ Confidence and self-worth
✓ Anxiety, stress and overwhelm
✓ Fears, phobias and panic
✓ Habits, compulsions and unwanted behaviours
✓ Performance blocks — exam stress, public speaking, sport
✓ Grief, loss and life transitions
✓ Identity and limiting beliefs

What to Expect

✓ Initial consultation to understand your goals
✓ Sessions tailored to your needs and personality
✓ Personalised bespoke audio recording included
✓ Available in person or online
✓ Adults: 90 minute sessions
✓ Teens (12–19): 45 minute sessions

Important to Know

✓ Direct hypnotherapy sessions from age 10+
✓ Under 10s: EFT and bespoke relaxation audios
✓ If your child sees a psychiatrist, please check for contraindications before booking
✓ Not recommended alongside concurrent therapy
✓ If taking medication for mental health, please check with your prescriber first

Reiki

Energy healing · All ages

Children Teens Adults

In person · 60 minutes

No particular beliefs required

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Complementary Therapy

Reiki — a gentle addition to your practice

Reiki is available as an optional, complementary addition to therapeutic work — or as a standalone treatment for those who simply want to deeply rest and restore. It is not a core part of every client's journey, but for those who feel drawn to it, it can be a beautifully calming support alongside EFT or RTT work. A session lasts one hour. You lie fully clothed on a treatment table while I place my hands gently on or just above specific areas of the body, focusing on the main energy centres. There is no massage and no physical pressure whatsoever.

I often use relaxing music and essential oils to support the experience, though this is entirely your choice — sessions are always adapted to your comfort and preferences.

Most people feel a deep sense of calm during a session. Some notice warmth, a gentle tingling, or simply drift into a light, peaceful sleep. Reiki does not require any particular spiritual belief — many of my clients are entirely sceptical beforehand and simply experience it as a deeply restorative treatment that leaves them feeling calmer, lighter, and more balanced.

Because it is so gentle and non-invasive, Reiki is safe and suitable for all ages — including young children. Within my practice, I often use it as a way of helping clients feel settled and regulated before or alongside deeper therapeutic work. A calmer nervous system makes everything else more accessible.

✓ Safe and suitable for all ages
✓ Non-invasive — no massage, no pressure
✓ No particular beliefs or experience required
✓ Can be used standalone or alongside other sessions
✓ Music and aromatherapy available (your choice)
✓ 60 minute sessions, in person

Children & Young People

A Note for Parents

I have spent more than 25 years working with children and young people as a teacher, dyslexia specialist, and SENDCo. This isn't a sideline — it is the heart of my work. Every technique I use with children is carefully adapted to their developmental stage, and my goal is always the same: to leave them with tools they understand, trust, and can use on their own.

Ages 4–9

Young Children

For younger children I use EFT (often as a playful game), surrogate tapping, Reiki, and bespoke relaxation audios. Hypnotherapy is not used directly at this age — instead, the focus is on gentle nervous system regulation and building emotional vocabulary in ways that feel natural and fun.

Ages 10–11

Pre-Teens

From age 10, hypnotherapy sessions become appropriate alongside EFT and Reiki. Sessions are 30 minutes, structured around imagination and guided visualisation — an approach children at this age engage with naturally and enthusiastically.

Ages 12–19

Teenagers

Teenage sessions are 45 minutes and blend hypnotherapy, EFT, and NLP. The emphasis is on empowerment — giving young people active, independent tools to manage exam pressure, social anxiety, self-esteem, and the emotional complexity of growing up.

All Ages

Reiki for Children

Reiki is safe and appropriate for all ages. It is particularly valuable for anxious children who may not yet be ready for talking-based approaches. It requires nothing from them — just the willingness to lie still and rest — and many children find it deeply soothing.

Not every child can or wants to stay still for a full 30 minutes, and that's completely fine. Sessions are always bespoke — for younger or more active children, Reiki is often combined with EFT tapping to create a session that works with their energy rather than against it.

What I want every parent to know

My aim is never to create dependency on me or on any particular technique. Everything I do with children is designed to build their own internal toolkit — so they understand their emotions, know how to self-calm, and can access positive self-talk when they need it. These are skills for life, not just for the session.

Hypnotherapy is often the technique parents are most uncertain about. In practice, for children it is simply a form of focused, imaginative relaxation — very similar to the absorbed state children naturally enter during stories or creative play. Nothing is done without the child's understanding and willingness, and parents of younger children are always welcome to be present.

If you have any questions before booking — about your child specifically, about what a session looks like, or simply to get a sense of whether this feels right — please get in touch. That conversation costs nothing and is often the most helpful first step.

Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know which service is right for me? +

The best first step is simply to get in touch. A short conversation is usually enough to point you in the right direction — and there is no pressure to commit to anything. I would rather you take your time and feel confident in your choice.

How many sessions will I need? +

This varies from person to person. EFT and hypnotherapy both tend to work relatively quickly compared to traditional talking therapies — most children and teens see meaningful results within 4–6 sessions, and adults often find the same. We review progress regularly and you are always in control of how long we continue.

Do you offer online sessions? +

EFT and hypnotherapy are available both in person and online via video call. Reiki is in person only. Location details are shared on booking.

Is everything confidential? +

Yes. Everything shared in sessions is treated as strictly confidential. The only exceptions are situations involving serious risk of harm — these are explained clearly at the start of our work together. For children and young people, the same principles apply, and we discuss together what, if anything, is shared with parents.

My child is currently in counselling — can they still work with you? +

If your child is currently undertaking another form of therapy, it is best to complete that first before beginning hypnotherapy. However, EFT and Reiki can generally be used alongside other support — please get in touch to discuss your specific situation.

My child takes medication for their mental health — is this safe? +

If your child takes medication for their mental health, please check with the prescribing doctor before booking hypnotherapy to confirm there are no contraindications. EFT and Reiki are generally considered safe alongside medication, but please mention this at booking so I can ensure the approach is appropriate.

Do you offer reduced fees? +

A small number of reduced-fee places are available for those who need them. Financial barriers should not prevent access to support — please get in touch to discuss this privately.

A Personalised Approach to Lasting Change