If traditional counselling isn't working for you, what are the alternatives? Join Josephine Hughes and Katie Bowers as they discuss Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT). They discuss the challenges Katie faced in her early counselling experiences, her eventual shift to EFT, and how it has helped her and her clients process trauma and anxiety. The conversation highlights the importance of mindfulness, the nervous system's role in emotional regulation, and the practical applications of EFT in everyday life. Katie shares her personal experiences with EFT, illustrating its effectiveness in managing anxiety and building confidence, particularly for mothers navigating life transitions. The episode concludes with insights into the science behind EFT and its growing recognition in the therapeutic community.In today's episode:How EFT combines mindfulness and compassion for healingHow EFT offers a practical approach to emotional regulationUsing EFT in everyday situations to manage anxiety and calm the brain's response to stressKatie's story of how EFT helped her more than traditional counselling techniquesYou can find Katie at her website, on Instagram, Facebook and in her Mums Seeking More Facebook group.Katie trained here.Chapters00:00 The Healing Power of EFT01:38 Katie's Journey into Counseling04:56 Transitioning from Traditional Counseling to EFT07:48 Discovering EFT and Its Impact09:15 Understanding EFT: Mechanisms and Benefits11:12 Real-Life Applications of EFT17:30 Building Confidence Through EFT22:30 Working with Clients: Focus on Mums23:57 EFT vs Traditional Counselling25:18 The Science Behind EFT30:15 The Process of Unpacking Trauma39:01 Conclusion and ResourcesKeywordsEFT, Emotional Freedom Techniques, trauma, counselling, mental health, mindfulness, nervous system, self-help, therapy, personal growthSetting up in private practice? Download my free checklist HERENeed ideas for how to get clients? Download my free handout 21 Ways for Counsellors to Attract New Clients HEREYou can also find me here:The Good Enough Counsellors Facebook GroupJosephine Hughes on FacebookJosephine Hughes on YouTubeMy website: josephinehughes.comThe information contained in Good Enough Counsellors is provided for information purposes only. The contents of this podcast are not intended to amount to advice and you should not rely on any of the contents of this podcast. Professional advice should be obtained before taking or refraining from taking any action as a result of the contents of this podcast.Josephine Hughes disclaims all liability and responsibility arising from any reliance placed...

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