EFT Level 1 - Foundational Training

The first foundational steps to integrating EFT into your practice.

 EFT Level 1 is the foundational training in Emotional Freedom Techniques and the first step towards becoming an EFT International-accredited Practitioner.

For therapists and clinicians, it offers an introduction to a therapeutic approach that can complement and enrich your existing work.

You'll learn the principles and core techniques of EFT, while exploring how to use them thoughtfully, safely and effectively. The training combines practical skills with an emphasis on the therapeutic relationship, ethical awareness and practitioner self-reflection.

Although you may already have considerable therapeutic experience, Level 1 provides the EFT-specific foundations needed before progressing to Level 2 Practitioner Training.

This training is designed for existing groups of psychotherapists, counsellors, hypnotherapists and other therapeutic professionals who would like to integrate EFT into their clinical work.

It is particularly suitable for teams of clinicians working within the same organisation, professional networks or groups of colleagues who would like to train together.

You don't need any previous experience of EFT, but you should already have a grounding in therapeutic practice, including an understanding of professional boundaries, ethical responsibilities and the therapeutic relationship.

Training can be arranged for groups of six or more participants, with the opportunity to explore how EFT might complement the approaches you already use.

The training combines guided video learning with live, interactive teaching and supported practice, giving you time to absorb new information and develop your skills at a manageable pace.

We begin with a one-hour introductory session, where we'll meet as a group, explore what to expect from the training and prepare for the learning ahead.

You'll then work through a series of carefully structured training videos before each of the two live training days. These introduce the key concepts and techniques, allowing us to devote more of our time together to practical application.

During the live sessions, we'll explore the material in greater depth through demonstrations, discussion, supervised practice and reflection. You'll have opportunities to ask questions, develop your confidence and consider how EFT might fit within your existing therapeutic approach.

This combination of independent learning and supported practice helps you develop not just an understanding of EFT, but the confidence to begin using it thoughtfully and safely.

 The Level 1 training follows the official EFT International curriculum, covering the foundational principles, techniques and skills required at this stage of EFT training.

The syllabus provides a structured introduction to EFT, combining an understanding of its underlying principles with practical experience of using the techniques.

Throughout the training, we'll also explore how this learning relates to your existing therapeutic knowledge and clinical practice.

1.  Origins of EFT, Background and Efficacy
2. Building Bridges to EFT and the EFT Discovery Statement
3. Tapping Basics (Setup and Sequence)
4. The Importance of Measuring and Testing
5. Reflecting Your Client’s Exact Words (Introduction to Rapport)
6. When EFT Doesn’t Work – Troubleshooting
7. The Importance of Being Specific
8. The Concept of Aspects and Shifting Aspects
9. The Importance of Persistence, Hydration, and the Apex Effect
10. The Generalisation Effect
11. Additional Tapping Points and Strategies
12. Handling Excessive Emotional Intensity
13. Recognising and Utilising Cognitive Shifts
14. Borrowing Benefits
15. Movie/Tell the Story Technique and Introduction to Working with Trauma
16. Quality Detective Work
17. EFT for Aches/Pains and Working with “Emotional Contributors”
18. EFT for Cravings
19. Confidentiality and Healthy Boundaries
20. EFT for Self-Care: The Personal Peace Procedure
21. Limitations to Level 1 Competency

 EFT Level 1 training costs £200 per participant, with a minimum group size of six.

The fee includes access to the preparatory training videos, the one-hour introductory session, two live training days with supported practice, and a comprehensive training manual. 

For organisations wishing to arrange face-to-face training at their own premises, any additional travel or accommodation costs will be discussed and agreed in advance.

 EFT Level 1 training is available for existing groups of six or more therapists and clinicians who would like to learn EFT together.

Whether you're part of a therapeutic organisation, a clinical team or a group of professional colleagues, we can discuss how best to arrange the training to suit your group.

Training can take place online or face to face at your organisation, with dates and practical arrangements agreed in advance.

 If you'd like to arrange EFT Level 1 training for your organisation or professional group, please get in touch. I'll be happy to discuss your requirements and explore how we can arrange the training to suit your group.