When do you need an EFT Tapping Coach?

So, you’ve started doing EFT tapping for your emotional blocks, and now you’re probably wondering: Do I really need an EFT tapping coach, or can I just keep going on my own?

EFT is an amazing self-help tool. It really does work when you’re practicing alone. But when you’re just starting out, it can be hard to know if you’re doing it correctly, or even where to begin.

Disclaimer: The content on this page is for educational and informational purposes only. EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) is not a substitute for medical, psychological, or psychiatric treatment. Please consult a licensed professional for any medical or mental health concerns.

People often get confused, stuck, or discouraged when they don’t see results from eft tapping as fast as they expect. That’s why, for many, working with a coach for a few sessions makes all the difference.

I’ve personally gone through Gary Craig’s courses, asked him questions, cleared my doubts, and even connected with some of his trained practitioners.

I can confidently say that what I practice and teach stays very close to Gary’s original methods. Of course, it will never be “perfect,” but I follow his techniques to the letter, so that people don’t experience relapses or half-cleared events.

Why might you need an EFT tapping coach?

From my own journey, I’ve seen how powerful it can be to get that initial guidance. It gives you clarity, direction, and confidence so you can move forward with your emotions in a healthy way.

I personally believe that if you have the financial stability, investing in at least a few sessions with a practitioner is one of the best things you can do for yourself.

I’ve even had Reiki healers come to me for sessions, and it blows my mind every time how much transformation they experience.

Benefits of having an EFT Tapping Coach

1. When your emotions feel overwhelming

When I first started EFT, I thought I was good enough to handle everything on my own. But soon I realized my emotions were too overwhelming. I needed someone to guide me through them. Working with a practitioner was honestly life-saving.

That investment completely changed me. Before, I was terrified to even talk to people or put myself out there, even though deep down, I always wanted to help others.

After doing sessions with a coach, I came out so much more confident. Today, I manage my emotions on my own and don’t need regular coaching anymore.

That’s the beauty of EFT, it’s not something you need forever. But in the beginning, it’s incredibly powerful to have support.

2. When you keep cycling through the same issues

Sometimes you notice that no matter how much tapping you do, the same emotions keep coming back. This can feel frustrating and confusing, especially for beginners.

An experienced practitioner can help you identify why this is happening. Is it resistance? Is there another hidden event feeding the current one?

Has the root cause shifted, even though the feeling is the same? With guidance, you get unstuck much faster.

3. When you’re carrying trauma or painful memories

This was a big one for me. I had a very dramatic childhood, filled with abuse and pain.

It was extremely difficult for me to relive those memories, let alone talk about them. Having a coach gave me something I had never felt before, validation.

She helped me realize that I was not wrong, that I didn’t deserve the suffering I went through

That validation gave me the self confidence to believe I could be someone in this world. I didn’t need to keep reliving the same painful memories over and over again.

4. When you need accountability

EFT is all about consistency. But let’s be honest, sometimes we avoid tapping.

Resistance creeps in, and our ego convinces us it isn’t working. Or worse, it convinces us to stay stuck in negative emotions because they feel “comfortable.” Humans are creatures of habit even with toxic patterns.

A coach can keep you accountable, push you gently when you’re resisting, and help you move forward when you would have otherwise quit.

5. Surrogate work and faster results

When I started EFT, I could only process one emotion at a time, and it felt slow.

But when I began working with an experienced practitioner, someone trained directly in Gary’s methods, my healing has accelerated. This was all because of surrogate EFT the practitioner did on me along with me doing EFT on myself.

I started resolving events that had weighed on me for years in just a fraction of the time. My relationships improved, my work improved, my ability to make money improved, literally everything shifted.

Looking back now, I can’t even recognize the person I was four years ago. And I credit EFT (and the support I had at the beginning) for that transformation.

What a coach can give you that self-tapping cannot

• A safe, non-judgmental space to share your story.
• New perspectives you may never have seen on your own (like realizing “it wasn’t your fault”).
• Experience in recognizing resistance, hidden events, and patterns that hold you back.
• Advanced tools like Optimal EFT (OEFT), which goes even deeper and can resolve issues much faster than traditional tapping, sometimes in 15–20 minutes what would normally take hours.

How do you know it’s the right time to hire a practitioner?

If you’re asking yourself, “Do I need a coach?, then the answer is probably yes.

Even one or two sessions can give you the clarity and momentum you need to continue your healing journey.

I also want to mention, while EFT is powerful, it is not a substitute for medical care. I sometimes combine EFT with GNM for physical issues, but this is only ever used as a supplement. If you have a serious condition, you must consult a medical professional first.

Final Thoughts

Healing doesn’t always have to be a lonely path. Having a guide can make the journey so much easier and more powerful.

I personally offer one-on-one EFT sessions online. I’ve worked through my own depression, lack of confidence, and even health issues with EFT, and I now confidently help others do the same.

If you’re ready to release negative beliefs, heal emotional scars, or simply want to see faster results with EFT, feel free to reach out.

Your healing journey is yours, but you don’t have to walk it alone.