EFT
TAPPING
60 MINS
£90
Sometimes talking about it isn't enough
60-Minute EFT Tapping | £90 | Alderley Edge, Cheshire
Have you ever known exactly why something is upsetting you, but still struggled to change how you feel about it?
You might understand what's happened. You might have talked about it endlessly. You might even have told yourself a hundred times that you need to move on.
But the feeling is still there.
That's one of the reasons I love EFT Tapping.
EFT stands for Emotional Freedom Techniques. It combines gentle tapping on specific points of the body with focusing on the thoughts, feelings and experiences we want to work with.
It's practical, interactive and something you can learn to use yourself.
And for somebody like me, who's autistic and ADHD, neurospicy as I like to call it, that really resonates.
I'm Penelope Silver, an Advanced EFT Practitioner, and I offer personal EFT Tapping sessions from my treatment room in Alderley Edge, Cheshire.
You don't need any previous experience.
You don't need to arrive knowing exactly what to say.
And you certainly don't have to tell me your entire life story.
We'll start wherever you are.
Why EFT Tapping is so personal to me
I didn't discover EFT because I was looking for another qualification to add to my collection.
I discovered it because I needed help myself.
When I separated from my ex-husband, I was going through an incredibly difficult time.
Although we didn't live in Alderley Edge, so much of our life had centred around the village.
My ex-husband was in a relationship with my former best friend, and the thought of seeing them together was deeply upsetting.
What began as anxiety gradually became something much more intense.
I would physically shake, sweat and vomit at the thought of going to Alderley Edge.
Eventually, I couldn't even drive through the village to collect my daughter from nursery.
Just thinking about going there could bring on those same overwhelming feelings.
It was awful.
My mum and dad, who both worked in dentistry, had trained in EFT as part of their continuing professional development.
They encouraged me to try it.
And I was sceptical.
Very sceptical!
But I went along.
I think I had three or four sessions. I cried during some of them, and I wasn't entirely convinced anything was changing.
We worked with the feelings I was experiencing, particularly those connected with Alderley Edge.
Then something extraordinary happened.
THE DAY EVERYTHING FELT DIFFERENT
The day after one of my EFT sessions, my mum and dad took me to Alderley Edge for lunch.
I got dressed.
No shaking. No sweating. No vomiting.
I got into the car, and we drove there.
I remember looking out of the window, but nothing about the journey particularly registered with me.
We arrived at the restaurant and sat in a covered outdoor area.
And then my former best friend walked past.
The very person I'd been so frightened of encountering.
And I felt absolutely nothing.
No panic. No shaking. None of the overwhelming physical symptoms I'd experienced for so long.
It was only in that moment that I realised what had changed.
I hadn't spent the morning congratulating myself on being able to leave the house.
I hadn't even noticed that I'd travelled through Alderley Edge without feeling anxious.
I'd simply got on with my day.
And that was my biggest aha moment.
I remember thinking:
I have to help other people in the way I've been helped.
That's why EFT became such an important part of my life.
My own experience doesn't mean everybody will have the same response, and I would never promise that somebody's anxiety will disappear after a particular number of sessions.
But I can tell you why I chose to train in it.
Because I know what it's like to be the person sitting there wondering whether anything will help.
And I remember what it felt like to discover that things could feel different.
What exactly is EFT Tapping?
EFT, or Emotional Freedom Techniques, combines aspects of psychological self-reflection with tapping on points traditionally associated with the body's energy meridians.
Rather than using acupuncture needles, you gently tap these points with your fingertips.
At the same time, we focus on a particular feeling, thought, memory or situation.
We might acknowledge an emotion, describe a physical sensation or use words that reflect what's happening for you.
The aim within EFT practice is to work with the emotional intensity attached to an experience.
It's not about pretending something didn't happen.
And it's certainly not about forcing yourself to think positively when you don't feel positive.
It's not that it never happened. It's just that you no longer have to carry it in quite the same way.
That's something I find particularly meaningful about EFT.
What happens during your EFT Tapping session?
1. FIRST, WE HAVE A CONVERSATION
When you arrive, we'll sit down and talk about what's brought you to EFT.
Perhaps there's a particular situation that's troubling you.
Maybe you're experiencing anxiety around something specific.
Or perhaps you know you're carrying an uncomfortable feeling but aren't sure where it's coming from.
That's absolutely fine.
I'll ask a few questions to understand what you'd like to work with.
You can share as much or as little as you wish.
And if something is too personal to talk about, you don't necessarily have to tell me the details.
2. WE EXPLORE HOW YOU'RE EXPERIENCING THE FEELING
This is an important part of how I work.
Rather than simply asking what's wrong, I might ask you to notice where you're experiencing the feeling in your body.
Where does it sit?
What colour is it?
What shape is it?
Does it have a name?
What else can you tell me about it?
You might be surprised by what comes into your mind.
There's no right or wrong answer.
We'll also give the intensity of the feeling a number, using a scale from zero to ten.
Ten is the strongest intensity.
Zero means it isn't bothering you at all.
That gives us something to check as we work through the tapping.
3. WE BEGIN TAPPING
I'll guide you through the EFT tapping sequence.
You'll gently tap specific points on your hand, face and upper body while we focus on the feeling or situation you've chosen.
You don't have to know the tapping points beforehand.
I'll show you what to do.
We'll use words or phrases that acknowledge what you're experiencing, rather than trying to dismiss it.
And we'll go at a pace that feels comfortable for you.
4. WE CHECK WHAT'S CHANGED
After a round of tapping, I'll ask you to return your attention to the original feeling.
Where is it now?
Does it have the same colour or shape?
Does it feel as strong?
What number would you give it?
Sometimes the intensity drops.
Sometimes another feeling or memory comes into awareness.
Sometimes the number doesn't change, or even increases.
When that happens, we explore what's going on rather than simply repeating the same tapping sequence.
As the intensity reduces, I may begin introducing more positive affirmations, usually when we're down to around a three.
I don't like jumping straight into positivity before we've acknowledged what's actually happening.
If you're feeling awful, being told everything is wonderful isn't necessarily helpful!
5. WE FINISH WITH SOMETHING YOU CAN TAKE AWAY
One of the things I particularly like about EFT is that it's something you can learn to use yourself.
You don't need special equipment.
You don't need to be in my treatment room.
And you don't need me sitting beside you every time you want to practise it.
I'll explain how you can use the tapping sequence for suitable everyday situations between appointments.
That practical element is one of the reasons EFT appeals to me so much.
You don't have to tell me your whole story
This is something I really want people to understand.
You don't always have to say the difficult thing out loud.
Sometimes something is so personal, painful or complicated that explaining it to another person feels overwhelming.
You may not have the words.
You may not want somebody else to know the details.
And that's okay.
With EFT, we can sometimes work with a feeling or experience that you're holding privately in your mind.
I can guide the process while respecting what you choose not to share.
I'm autistic and ADHD, and traditional talking therapies have never particularly resonated with me.
My dad is a clinical hypnotist and used hypnosis in his dental practice to help very nervous and phobic patients.
That's a wonderful approach for people who find it helpful.
But hypnosis has never particularly resonated with me either.
EFT feels different.
It's active.
It's practical.
There's a sequence to follow and something tangible to focus on.
And that suits the way my brain works.
Of course, what appeals to me won't necessarily appeal to everybody.
But I think there's something valuable about having different approaches available, so you can discover what feels right for you.
For people experiencing complex trauma or significant psychological difficulties, EFT should be considered alongside appropriate specialist support rather than as a replacement for it.
The day I forgot about my Haribo
I have to tell you about one of the exercises we did during my Advanced EFT training.
We were asked to bring along our favourite food.
Naturally, I brought Haribo.
I love Haribo so much I should probably have shares in the company!
At the beginning of the day, we put our chosen foods on the table.
Our trainer asked us to really focus on them.
Look at the packet.
Imagine opening it.
Think about eating what was inside.
We handled the packaging, tried to smell the food and paid attention to how strongly we wanted it.
I was practically salivating.
Then we worked through the EFT tapping exercises.
The day carried on.
And it wasn't until five o'clock, when we were finishing, that I suddenly noticed my bag of Haribo.
Still sitting there.
Completely unopened.
I hadn't eaten a single sweet.
I'd stopped thinking about them altogether.
For somebody who loves Haribo as much as I do, that was quite something!
That exercise stayed with me because I hadn't consciously noticed the change.
I'm not suggesting that tapping will remove everybody's food cravings.
But it was a fascinating personal experience, and another reason I wanted to understand EFT more deeply.
Another experience that challenged my scepticism
During one of my earlier EFT training sessions, our trainer asked whether somebody would volunteer for a demonstration.
I was still very sceptical.
Then she asked whether anybody had pain.
And I thought, well, yes, actually!
I'd injured a disc in my lower back around L4.
The injury happened at my grandmother's funeral.
I was incredibly close to her, and one of the last things I could do for her was help carry her coffin.
When we put it down, I twisted awkwardly and injured my back.
It was a deeply emotional time.
During the EFT demonstration, the trainer asked me to describe the pain in detail.
Where was it?
What did it feel like?
What colour was it?
What shape was it?
What number would I give it?
We worked through rounds of tapping, checking the intensity as we went.
And by the end, I rated the pain at zero.
In that moment, I couldn't feel it anymore.
I was astonished.
The trainer also asked what had been happening in my life around the time the pain began.
That was when I told her about my grandmother's funeral.
During my EFT training, I learnt to explore the emotional experiences surrounding a difficult event as well as the feelings someone is experiencing now.
That way of looking at things has stayed with me.
My experience of pain changing during that session doesn't mean EFT repaired my injured disc, or that every physical symptom has an emotional cause.
But it was an experience I'll never forget.
And it contributed to my decision to continue training.
Who might find EFT Tapping appealing?
You might be interested in exploring EFT if:
You're experiencing everyday stress, worry or overwhelm.
You find yourself going over the same situation repeatedly.
You're nervous about a particular event or conversation.
You're carrying emotions connected to a difficult life experience.
You'd like a practical, interactive approach to emotional wellbeing.
You struggle with traditional talking therapies or prefer not to disclose every detail.
You want to learn a technique you can also practise independently.
You don't need to identify with every item on that list.
And you don't need to arrive with a perfectly formed explanation of what you're experiencing.
We can begin with how you're feeling today.
EFT is not a guaranteed treatment for anxiety, trauma, chronic pain or other medical conditions. Research into its possible benefits is continuing, and the approach should not replace appropriate medical or psychological care.
Frequently asked questions
What does EFT stand for?
EFT stands for Emotional Freedom Techniques. It's commonly called tapping because it involves gently tapping specific points on the body while focusing on thoughts or emotions.
How long is an EFT session?
My EFT Tapping appointment is advertised as 60 minutes.
How much does it cost?
An EFT Tapping session costs £90.
Do I need previous experience?
Not at all. I'll explain the technique and guide you through the tapping sequence.
Do I have to tell you what happened to me?
No. You decide what you're comfortable sharing.
Sometimes we can work with feelings or memories that you hold privately, without requiring you to explain everything aloud.
Do I tap on myself?
Yes. EFT usually involves gently tapping your own points using your fingertips while I guide you.
What if I cry?
That's absolutely fine.
You're allowed to feel emotional, and there's no need to apologise.
We'll work at a pace you're comfortable with.
How many sessions will I need?
There's no fixed number.
Some people explore one particular concern over a small number of sessions. Others choose to return or continue practising independently.
I'll make recommendations where appropriate, but there's no obligation to commit to further appointments.
Can EFT help with anxiety?
Some research suggests EFT may help reduce anxiety symptoms for some people, although individual results vary.
My own experience with anxiety was significant, but I wouldn't promise somebody else the same outcome.
If anxiety is severe, persistent or affecting everyday life, it's important to seek appropriate professional support.
Is EFT the same as counselling?
No. EFT is a specific tapping technique.
Although conversation is part of the process, my sessions are more interactive and structured around the tapping itself.
They are not a substitute for counselling, psychotherapy or mental health treatment when those are needed.
Can I practise EFT at home?
Yes. One of the benefits of learning the technique is that you can use the basic tapping sequence yourself for suitable everyday situations.
I'll explain how to do that during your appointment.
What's the difference between EFT and Reiki?
With Reiki, you generally lie back and receive the treatment while I work intuitively with energy.
With EFT, you're much more actively involved.
We'll identify something you'd like to explore, work through tapping sequences and check in with how your experience changes.
Both are part of my wellbeing practice, but they offer quite different experiences.
Book your EFT Tapping session in Alderley Edge
Your appointment takes place at:
The Reiki One - Penelope Silver
One Inner Beauty Studio
12-14 South Street
Alderley Edge
Cheshire SK9 7ES
The entrance is at the rear of the ONE building, on the right-hand side.
I welcome clients from Alderley Edge, Wilmslow, Bramhall, Cheadle and the surrounding Cheshire area.
60-Minute EFT Tapping - £90
If there's something you've been carrying and you'd like to explore a practical way of working with it, I'd love to welcome you.
You don't have to arrive knowing exactly what to say.
You don't have to share anything you're not comfortable discussing.
And you don't have to pretend everything's fine when it isn't.
We'll begin wherever you are.
It's not that it never happened. It's just that you no longer have to carry it in quite the same way.
Put your soul in good hands.
Penelope x