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30 May 2026

10am - 4pm

EFT Tapping for Therapists - An Experiential 

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EFT Tapping for Therapists: An Experiential Introduction

Teignmouth • 30th May
Optional Zoom Taster • 14th May, 12pm

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There are moments in a therapist’s life when something unexpected begins to work in our hands long before our minds have fully caught up.
EFT Tapping was one of those moments for me.

For years, I held it at arm’s length: curious, but sceptical. It looked too simple, too odd, too far from the familiar terrain of talking and tracking and gently unravelling. And yet, when I finally allowed myself to try it, something unmistakable happened: the body softened, the breath returned, and clients who had been circling the same emotional territory for months suddenly found a way through.

This workshop is an invitation into that territory—where physiology, emotion, and presence meet in a surprisingly elegant way.

 

A Day of Learning Through the Body

Across the day, we’ll explore tapping not as a trick or a technique, but as a relational, trauma‑sensitive way of helping the nervous system release what it has been holding.

You’ll experience:

  • Why tapping works — the leading hypotheses, from polyvagal-informed mechanisms to the role of acupoint stimulation in calming threat responses.

  • Different tapping sequences and styles — classic EFT, streamlined approaches, and variations that meet clients where they are.

  • Trauma‑sensitive applications — how tapping can support titration, grounding, and gentle release without overwhelming the system.

  • The EFT Basic Recipe — clear, structured guidance you can begin using immediately.

  • Deep experiential practice — demonstrations, guided rounds, and paired exercises that let you feel the shifts in your own body.

This is a workshop for therapists who value depth, safety, and integrity—and who are open to discovering that something they once doubted might become a trusted companion in the therapy room.

 

Why Therapists Are Turning to Tapping

Tapping offers a way to:

  • Soften emotional intensity without bypassing

  • Support clients who struggle to verbalise or stay regulated

  • Work gently with trauma responses

  • Help clients build self-regulation between sessions

  • Offer therapists a grounding tool for their own nervous systems

It is deceptively simple, but not simplistic. It meets the body where it is, and invites it—slowly, respectfully—towards ease.

 

Workshop Details

Date: Friday 30th May
Time: 10:00–16:30
Location: Teignmouth, Devon
CPD Hours: 6
Format: Teaching, demonstration, guided tapping, paired practice, Q&A
Refreshments: Tea, coffee, and light snacks provided

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Free 30‑Minute Zoom Taster

14th May, 12:00–12:30

A gentle introduction to tapping, with a live demo and space for questions.
Perfect if you’d like to feel the method before committing to the full day.

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About the Facilitator

Alda is a psychotherapist, supervisor, and workshop facilitator known for her warm, grounded, emotionally attuned teaching style. Once a sceptic of tapping herself, she now integrates it into her practice as a powerful tool for regulation and trauma release. Alda holds a Masters in Psychotherapy, a Diploma in Energy Psychotherapy, and is a member of the Association for Comprehensive Energy Psychology and the Energy Psychotherapy Network.

 

Booking

More info soon.

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Location and Format

Teignmouth, Devon

A charming, coastal town with direct train connections and stunning natural surroundings.

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Where To Stay

The event will be hosted in the stunning Summer House (picture above), located in the gardens of the local Cliffden Hotel.

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  • The Cliffden Hotel: A charming, family-friendly hotel in Teignmouth, set within seven acres of beautiful gardens with sea views and just a short stroll from the beach. Please note that this hotel is dog friendly and often accommodates guide dogs, as it specialises in accommodation for the visually impaired. Even though they put in a lot of effort to clean every room, we'd still recommend staying elsewhere if you have a dog allergy.

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Other highly recommended local places to stay in Teignmouth include:

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  • The Thornhill (6 minute walk to the venue): This highly-rated bed and breakfast offers a fantastic seafront location, directly opposite Teignmouth's sandy beach and just a five-minute walk from the town centre and train station. Known for its welcoming atmosphere, spotless rooms (some with picturesque sea views), and a delicious, hearty cooked breakfast.

  • Lynton House (15 minute walk to the venue): Situated in an elegant Victorian building right on the seafront, this guest house offers twelve comfortable en-suite rooms, many boasting beautiful sea or river views. Guests consistently praise the peaceful ambiance, friendly staff, and the generous full English breakfast served in their spacious dining room.

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Teignmouth, being a very sought-after coastal town, offers a fantastic array of accommodation to suit every taste and budget. Beyond traditional hotels, you'll find numerous charming bed and breakfasts, Airbnb offers, cosy self-catering holiday cottages and apartments, and even unique places to stay in the surrounding area.

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WORD OF ADVICE! Teignmouth's popularity, especially during peak season, means that accommodation fills up very quickly. To secure your ideal spot, particularly if you have specific requirements, please be sure to book early!

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What To Do

If you wish to stay longer or arrive earlier, or you would like to know what else you can do, please note that Teignmouth offers many activities. Beside the usual coastal treats, such as water sports, wild swimming, and coastal path walks, here are some of my favourite things to do in Teignmouth:

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  • Enjoy the seafront sauna. Book here;​

  • Bring your cup and fill it with a hot drink at the Teign Bean, right on the seafront, and sit on their tables or have your drink overlooking the horizon.

  • Take the small, picturesque ferry to the nearby Shaldon;

  • Once in Shaldon, find your way to the Smugglers Tunnel and access the Ness Cove Beach;

  • Enjoy a hot drink and a snack at the sustainable café Ode, owned by an award-winning fine-dining chef, Tim Bouget, with impressive views of Teignmouth;

  • You won't miss the ocean beach, but do not forget to visit the "Back beach", or river beach, where you can enjoy the sunset, and stunning views of Shaldon, Shaldon bridge and the port.

  • Have the most amazing chips at the Blue Hut.

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Non-Residential Format

While staying in the Cliffden hotel will certainly allow the feeling of a "full retreat", this retreat is designed with flexibility in mind. You’re welcome to stay wherever suits you best: local B&B, Airbnb, hotel, camping sites, or holiday rental. Bring your family, or come alone; it’s completely up to you.

Retreat Schedule

FRIDAY

6.30pm for 7pm - 8:30pm

Introductions and opening the retreat.

Setting an intention and preparing energetically for the weekend.

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SATURDAY

7:30-8 am

Meditation (Walking or sitting)

9:30am for 10am-12pm

Foundation tai chi energy practices.

12pm -1pm

Time for a leisurely lunch.

1pm - 2:30pm

Qigong foundation exercises, inner smile meditation and microcosmic orbit.

2:30pm -3pm

Q&A

4pm-6pm

Spiritual Chanting (shen gong).

7pm

Dinner Together at Nick and Alda's.

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SUNDAY

7:30-8 am

Meditation (Walking or sitting)

9:30am for 10am-12pm

Tai chi energy practices & Zhan Zhuang.

12pm -1pm

Time for a leisurely lunch.

1pm - 2:30pm

Healing sounds qigong & review.

2:30pm-3pm

Q&A and goodbyes.

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Meet the Facilitators

Nicholas Taylor is a 12th-generation transmitter of Chen style family Tai Chi, having trained with some of the highest Tai Chi masters in the world. His wife, Alda Gomez, is an energy psychotherapist and a dedicated Tai Chi and Qigong practitioner.

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Booking Details

Dates: 26-28th June 2026


Times:

Friday, 6:30 for 7pm-8:30pm;

Saturday 9:30am for 10am–3pm (including an hour lunch); 4pm-6pm;

Sunday 9:30am for 10am-3pm.


Venue

The Summer House, The Cliffden Hotel, Teignmouth


Cost

Super Early Bird before 15th March - Standard: £195

Early Bird before 15th May - Standard: £225

After 15th May - Standard: £245


Note about prices: Standard (I am comfortable); Sponsor (I am happy to support others who might need concession rates.)

 

Meals included: Saturday and Sunday lunches, and Saturday evening dinner. Accommodation and dinner on Friday and Sunday are not included. 

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​​​​At the moment, there are two concession spaces available with the possibility of staying at Nick and Alda's. Please contact us for more info.

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Refund Policy - Cancellations made at least 45 days before the retreat will be fully refunded, at least 30 days before the retreat will receive a 50% refund, while all bookings become strictly non-refundable within 30 days of the start date. In all eligible refund cases, the amount returned will be the total paid minus any non-reimbursable transaction fees​​

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