I use a blend of traditional counselling/psychotherapy approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Hypnotherapy, with extensive use of Energy Psychology (principally Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT)) as a powerful enhancement tool.

I am a qualified member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and my practice is informed by BACP’s Ethical Framework. I am also qualified at Trainer level with the Association for the Advancement of Meridian Energy Techniques (AAMET) and as a Master Hypnotist by the Proudfoot School of Clinical Hypnosis and as a practitioner of Matrix Reimprinting.

Over the years I’ve found that many of my clients’ presenting issues have a strong relationship element, either directly causing the presenting issue or as a side effect from it. I therefore see support to clients’ relationships, particularly their relationship with themselves, as critical to almost all therapy. I do occasionally work with couples, but I mostly work with individuals.

On 21st August I was invited by EFT Radio Online to speak about my favourite subject, building thriving and loving relationships with EFT.

The session was recorded and is available now on Blog Talk Radio for streaming or download, or EFT Radio Online as a podcast. Do please please let me know what you think.

I was lucky enough to attend the first EFT Spring Gathering in the Midlands this year.

Here is my review of this event: Please click here

Through working with large numbers of clients with EFT over the years, my good friend Pat Ballantyne has developed a powerful protocol for clients who would like to reduce their overall level of anxiety.

She calls the protocol '30 Days to Anxiety Relief'. Originally developed for use with groups of clients, the protocol has also proved very effective for clients to use on their own at home. Most people notice a difference after 30 days and then choose to adopt the protocal as a routine daily practice, much like cleaning teeth.

Full instructions for the process can be found here: Instructions and the tapping protocol itself here: 30 Days to Anxiety Relief If you decide to try this out, please take full responsibility for your own wellbeing, and of course if you are under medical supervision, please consult your doctor or psychologist first before trying it out.

Rather than working from the printed sheet, you may find it helpful to tap along to a demo recording I have made while working with a client. Please read the written instructions first, and then click here: 30 Days to Anxiety Relief Demo Recording or right click and then click 'Save link as ...' to download the recording to your computer.

If you decide to use this process, do please call or write to me to let me know how you get on with it. Happy tapping!

I really enjoyed giving a short (40 min) presentation on 'Building Thriving and Loving Relationships' at the 3rd annual EFT Gathering in Ilkley on 31st January.

Click here for the presentation handout

Click here to listen to the recording (right click + 'Save link as ...' to download)

I was thrilled to be invited earlier this year to write a chapter on Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) for the 3rd edition of the prestigious Sage Handbook of Counselling and Psychotherapy. This latest edition is to be published in early 2012, and inclusion of the chapter on EFT represents an important step in the acceptance of the technique as an evidence based treatment for a wide variety of psychological and physical issues, particularly post traumatic stress.

Click here to view the 2nd edition of the handbook I am permitted by Sage to publish my script independently in 2014, however in the meantime I am also permitted to share it for teaching or research purposes. If you would like to see a copy for either of these reasons, please make contact by phone or email.

Ann Adams, former director of the EFT Masters program, has now produced a DVD of a presentation I gave to the 2009 EFT Masterclass entitled 'Essentials for EFT Excellence' in which I share key insights and learnings from the book EFT & Beyond and from my own practice as a psychotherapist on what really makes a difference in EFT. This DVD forms part of the EFT Master Training 'DVD of the Month' series, normally selling for a price of $34.95 plus shipping.

Ann writes:

"With an engaging, yet highly informative approach, John shares theories, models, guidance and quotes that are sure to raise the bar for even the most experienced EFT practitioner".

I have a number of copies of the DVD for sale and am now offering them for a limited period in conjunction with the book EFT & Beyond for the special combined price of £29.99 plus p & p at cost.

Please email me to order

A huge thank you to everyone who gave me such encouraging feedback on my interview for the 2010 Tapping World Summit in Feb/Mar (see below). I am now compiling the material into a new book, which will also include contributions from a number of internationally acclaimed experts in the field. Do please make contact if you would like to hear more about this project.

“Out of all of the speakers I had the most profound healing that came from your sharing about relationships. I love your beautiful spirit and quiet calm manner in which you give out your gift of love to all. Thank you for sharing this gift with us.” Joyce Robertson, USA

Click here to read more feedback

I was thrilled to be one of only 18 people (including 4 from UK) invited to take part in this year's Tapping World Summit.

My chosen topic was 'Building Thriving and Loving Relationships', and in an hour long interview with Jessica Ortner, we discussed and tapped together on many key relationship issues, drawing on principles from the great spiritual traditions.

The event is now over but you can still download my notes for the interview by clicking here

This presentation covers the vital importance of being able to 'get yourself out of the way' when using EFT, whether on your own or when working with clients. The handout provides background to some of the concepts covered in the presentation. STOP PRESS: Unfortunately I had to cancel my presentation at the last minute due to illness, but I thought I'd leave my handout here as I plan to develop it into a book at some point in the future.

Click here to view the handout

To find out more about the EFT Gathering, please click here

This is a groundbreaking new book on EFT which I co-edited and compiled with Pamela Bruner in 2009, with more than 500 pages of innovative ideas on EFT and tapping by 27 internationaly acclaimed experts, including articles by 22 of the 29 EFT Masters from around the world.

I'm biased of course, but I see this as a 'must have' book for any regular user of tapping and/or EFT.

Click here for EFT & Beyond's official website

Click here to view/buy EFT & Beyond at Amazon.co.uk

Alternatively, if you prefer to buy the book direct from me at the current Amazon.co.uk price (which includes postage and packing within UK), I will also give you access to the freebies listed on the book's official website. Simply email with your order and send me a cheque.

Over the years I've built up quite a library of excellent books, dealing mainly with subjects relating to spirituality and metaphysics, relationships, therapeutic techniques and self help.

Click here to view/buy some of the books I've found particularly helpful at Amazon.co.uk.

This article gives some background to my approach to working with emotionally committed relationships using EFT/tapping, and is presented in self-help format. Prior knowledge of tapping is advisable.

Click here to view the article

My presentation was filmed and I hope to have copies of the DVD available within the next couple of months. In the meantime, you can download a copy of my presentation below. Again, prior knowledge of EFT and/or tapping is advisable.

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