Zalva is integrating EFT with person-centred counselling skills and Bach Flower Remedies.
Helen trained as an EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) and Meta-tapping practitioner to help clients with “stuck” emotions, after receiving this therapy herself to help with past trauma and complex PTSD. She was blown away with how quickly the emotion that was connected to the traumas could be reduced and eventually fully released to leave Helen feeling calm and peaceful about her past upsetting incidents.
Wanting to further her understanding and learn more about counselling, she studied Level 2 and Level 3 person centred counselling and uses these skills in sessions with clients.
Helen trained and learnt about using Bach flower remedies many years ago for herself and her family. She found them useful whilst on her own journey towards well being, choosing the remedy that helped not only herself but her children when they were very young to help with emotional outbursts.
Integrating these three very different modalities, allows Helen to offer a very unique approach to mental health and well being.
EFT also known as ‘tapping’, is a healing therapy which helps release negative emotions by tapping on meridian energy points around the face and upper body, similar to acupuncture points. The beauty of tapping is that the client does not need to tell the story, which can sometimes re-traumatise the client, you are tapping on the emotional connection to the trauma, not necessarily the trauma itself. EFT is an effective way to bring about peace and calm, allowing us to live a passionate, fulfilling life. It works with the body by finding locked away, hidden emotions which may be preventing you from finding inner peace, allowing you to become the best version of yourself. It is well known that high levels of stress block our ability to think clearly or make the right decisions. We all know that we are nicer to be around when we are calm and happy compared to when we are stressed. Sometimes comments from other people or even our own thoughts, feelings or reminders of the past can ‘trigger’ us into a stressed state. These triggers started from a trauma, where the emotion has got stuck blocking our energy system, tapping to clear the emotional connection can restore a sense of calm and peace. Learning to tap for yourself, gives you the tools to look after your own emotional wellbeing.
Person-centred counselling puts you, the client as the expert in the session. The belief is that all humans have the capacity to grow, and given the right conditions, can reach their full potential. This is only possible if the counsellor creates an atmosphere where the relationship is founded on empathy and non-judgemental acceptance of the client, enabling them to accept themselves and find their own solutions.
Bach Flower Remedies were developed by Dr Bach in the 1920’s and 30’s. Each of the 38 remedies is directed at a particular characteristic or emotional state. The remedies help to balance your current emotional situation. Dr Bach believed that healing on an emotional level has a knock on affect on other levels. A healthy emotional life and a balanced personality will allow your body to find its own natural state of health.
Helen has the following qualifications:
EFTi and META Tapping practitioner.
CPCAB Level 2 and Level 3 certificate in counselling skills
Centre of Excellence Bach Flower Remedies Diploma
