Hands for Healing
Are you looking to release some limiting emotions or psychological patterns that are currently affecting your well-being? Are you feeling stressed, tired or anxious and would love to feel deeply relaxed?
I would love to help!
Reiki and the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) are effective and gentle therapies which support overall well-being and emotional release.
About me
As a previous head teacher and SEN specialist, with 35 years’ experience in education, as well as a
mother of three boys, I am aware of just how many children and adults are looking for support with
their well-being.
My plan on retiring from headship, was always to train in therapeutic modalities that would support the well-being of others. Since becoming an accredited Level 2 Practitioner in both EFT, and Reiki, I have so enjoyed using this technique both on myself and with others, seeing the benefits that may be gained. More than one client has reported that they felt they were in a ‘safe pair of hands’ as I guided them through the process.
Life can bring challenges that are hard to navigate on your own. This is especially true for children and, as parents, we don’t always have the tools to help them process distressing emotional issues.
I specialise in helping you (or your child) clarify the key issue of concern and use effective EFT techniques, or a relaxing Reiki session, to help bring you back into balance.
Qualifications:
- I am a qualified and experienced teacher and head teacher, and spent 10 years of my career
- as a special educational needs co-ordinator.
- I have a full DBS (police) check and up to date safe-guarding training.
- Accredited Level 2 EFT practitioner
- Level 2 Reiki practitioner
how it works
During our life, we can have strong emotional reactions, or memories, that end up ‘stuck’ in our energy system. These can then result in fears, phobias or anxieties that may last a life time. EFT supports the release of the stuck energy and may help reduce or eradicate the associated issues. It helps us to transform the thoughts and beliefs that are attached to our emotional experiences.
This is a gentle and effective technique which has been shown to effectively address issues with phobias, anxiety and trauma in a safe and supportive way. It’s a soothing self-help method for the mind and body, combining gentle tapping (by the client) on specific energy points on different parts of the body, alongside the use of words or phrases which help to release the issue.
When we are willing to face negative emotions such as guilt, fear, anger or anxiety while tapping (instead of trying to push them away), we can experience surprising relief. After just a few rounds of tapping for example, people often report feeling lighter and calmer. When the root of the problem is addressed, lasting changes can occur.
The tapping techniques taught can then be used for personal use, whenever an uncomfortable emotion arises.
EFT is validated by over 200 peer reviewed research papers. (See EFTinternational.org for details).
‘A memory without the emotional attachment becomes wisdom.’ Joe Dispenza
Issues that can be helped
A few of the areas that EFT has been shown to help are as follows:
- Relieve stress and promote general relaxation
- Release and transform painful, uncomfortable or “negative” emotions like anxiety, sadness, anger, guilt, frustration, etc.
- Improve or even eliminate some types of physical discomfort or pain
- Heal the effects of emotional trauma whether you remember the incident or not, and whether the emotional trauma came from one event or many
- Relieve phobias and other fears, irrational or otherwise
And there are many more!
What you can expect from a typical EFT session
We will have an initial chat to identify the key area on which to focus. As we chat, I will be writing down key words and phrases that you are saying, as we will use these in the session. We will then be tapping on various parts of the body, such as the top of the head, whilst using some of these key phrases. At all times, you will be copying or mirroring me, so there is nothing that you have to remember.
At the end of the session, I may show you how you can also use the tapping sequence to support yourself at home.
How Reiki works
‘Reiki is a way of releasing stress and bringing relaxation, which aids the body’s natural ability to heal itself. Stress is acknowledged as a major factor in creating health conditions and a Reiki practitioner is trained to facilitate and individual’s ability to bring their mind, body and emotions towards an inner state of balance and calm, allowing the release of stress. In the UK, Reiki is now available in traditional healthcare environments, such as hospitals, as the medical community endorse it’s use in clinical settings. Because it is non-invasive and at most, uses only very gentle light touch, it is entirely safe, as well as being a beautiful and calming therapy.’
Taken from ‘Working with Reiki by Sarah Cooper
Reiki can support:
- Deep relaxation and stress release
- Emotional balance
- Energy depletion
- Sleep and overall well-being
- Spiritual Connection
What you can expect from a typical session
At the beginning of the first session, we will discuss the areas on which you would like to focus. The majority of the session is then spent lying very comfortably on a couch, relaxing with peaceful music, whilst I hover my hands over different parts of your body. The only items that need to be removed are glasses and shoes. If lying down would be uncomfortable for you, we can use a fully seated or supported lying (sunbed) position.
What do i offer
Do send me an email to organise a free 20-minute consultation on the phone or via Zoom. This consultation allows me to establish if and how I can help and allows you to ask any questions you may have. I look forward to hearing from you!
Sessions last an hour and can either be face to face or over Zoom, which is just as effective! All sessions and information received are private and confidential.
Whilst EFT and Reiki can offer quick, long-lasting results, it isn’t usually a ‘one session fix’ and so multiple sessions are encouraged.
All sessions and information are completely confidential.
pricing
| One hour | Three hours | Six hours | |
| Children | £40 | £110 | £180 |
| Adults | £50 | £140 | £240 |
Payment is by bank transfer in advance, or cash on the day. Cancellations should be made 24 hours in advance.
Gift vouchers are available.
Testimonials
Paula
“Zoe has created a calm, serene, safe space in which to work. I have recently had some sessions of EFT with her, following an episode of severe anxiety and panic. Zoe quickly identified areas for us to work on. She listened carefully and skilfully and supported me through the process. She displayed compassion, understanding and is professional and kind. I cannot thank her enough for the support she has given me whilst working together. I feel better than I have for a long time, and thoroughly recommend her.“
Bjorn
“I had the pleasure of receiving a deeply intuitive Reiki session from the lovely Zoe during our Level 2 course. The treatment was completely hands off and incredibly powerful. I felt waves of warm, soothing energy moving through my body, and Zoe seemed to instinctively guide the energy to where it was needed most. It felt like she helped release some stuck emotions, and I finished the session feeling super-relaxed, clear and at peace.“
“I’m so positively surprised by how effective the EFT technique is.”
Francesca
“I found EFT such a powerful technique, and had some big emotional shifts. Zoe held a beautiful space for me and I felt safe to explore what I needed to.“
Hazel
“Thank you, Zoe, for helping me through some very difficult moments. You were so patient and understanding, and even though we did it on Zoom, from different countries, I can’t believe how much better I feel since our tapping sessions. I really feel as though I’ve cleared a lot of bad memories away. I would highly recommend you to anyone!”
Vicky
“I worked with Zoe on a very difficult memory from the past and she helped me tremendously. Her approach and persona are both gentle and professional and she employed tools and techniques to help me easily navigate parts of this memory I found very challenging. With her support throughout my sessions, I was able to let go of a lot of fear this memory had created and move forward in a way that has made me feel freer and happier in my life.
I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Zoe for EFT.”
Sue
“My sessions with Zoe were fascinating; an interesting treatment which left me feeling relaxed and calm. Since having these sessions I have a deeper understanding of my feelings and emotions around the things we concentrated on and they are no longer an issue. I can move forward with confidence, and no longer feel held back by my previous experiences. I would no hesitate to recommend Zoe to help you “unpack” whatever is holding you back. Thank you so much Zoe I still use the techniques you taught me when I feel the need.“