What is Thought Field Therapy?

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Thought Field Therapy (TFT) is a simple & effective therapy for the rapid relief for all kinds of emotional distress.
It works a little like acupuncture by stimulating the body’s energy meridians to resolve problems with the body’s emotional control system. However, no needles are used. Instead, the patient taps on various parts of the body with their fingers.

The results are amazing with emotional problems sometimes disappearing in minutes, never to return.


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Who Can TFT Help?

TFT can now help many people with an ever increasing range of emotional problems, both minor and major and it can also help to reduce pain. Here is a list of some of the things it could help you overcome:

  • Fears, Phobias, Anxiety & Panic attacks, eg. Flying, claustrophobia, spiders, being alone, driving long distances, public speaking, heights, etc.
  • Addictions, eg. Smoking, various foods, alcohol, drugs, gambling, etc.
  • Traumas, eg. PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder), grief, abuse (no need to discuss details or relive events)
  • Jet Lag: Tapping exercises to do which will prevent jet lag
  • Pain. Can give relief from physical pain
  • Other Problems, eg. guilt, anger, depression, OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder), etc

How Effective is TFT?

TFT has proven itself over & over again to be very effective in helping overcome negative emotions. Over the 30 years it has been developing it has shown more than 90% success.

Many common phobias & fears can be completely eliminated during a single session.

More complex issues may have a number of layers to uncover & may need more than 1 treatment session.

TFT is safe for everyone, including children, infants and the elderly.

Where does TFT come from?

TFT was first discovered in 1980 by Dr Roger Callahan, an experienced & distinguished Clinical Psychologist in America. He was unhappy that the conventional therapy techniques were largely ineffective and so he looked at what other therapies might help.

The first patient he treated with what we now know as TFT was a middle-aged lady called Mary, who had a severe phobia of water. Dr Callahan had been treating Mary for 18 months with conventional methods, with little success, so he decided to experiment with his new technique. This new TFT worked immediately & her phobia disappeared completely. 30 years later she is still fine & frequently has cruise ship holidays!

The same technique did not work for everyone & so Dr Callahan continued to develop it to find out how to identify what would work for each individual. He has developed a very powerful healing tool and continues to enhance it still.

Experiences of Rita’s Patients

“We flew to Australia & back with no jetlag, thanks to TFT.”

“I used to call for help, but now I can get rid of spiders from the house myself.”

“I was able to fly to Turkey with no fear or panic even when there was some turbulence. Fantastic. Thank you Rita.”

“I have suffered with claustrophobia all of my life & now it is gone thanks to 1 session of TFT with Rita.”

“The pain in my hips was removed during a TFT session some weeks ago & it has not returned.”

“I happened to mention that I had injured my foot, which was very painful, whilst at a social event with Rita. She quickly got me tapping whilst focussing on the pain and the pain diminished to very little. This took about 10 minutes. My injury then healed very quickly.”