About Gillian
EFT-CERT1 Certified EFT Practitioner"It has been a pleasure to work with Gill Wightman. She is an outstanding therapist. She combines a big, kind heart with a quick, sharp mind and an easy sense of fun that brings gentle humour to even the deepest and darkest issues.”
Unless we are some kind of superman or woman, most of us have some anger, sadness, grief, resentment, fear, and unresolved emotions and unwanted behaviours to deal with. Most of us also think we have no choice but to deal with these feelings and get on in the best way we can.
What if there was a way to balance and release these intense and limiting emotions? What if there was a way to eliminate traumatic memories so they simply don't come to mind any more and lose their power to hurt you? What if you had the power to choose how you would respond to situations you cannot change? Even more surprisingly, what if we could release the physical pain we suffer?
For me, EFT has been the way forward, both as a self help tool and as therapy to release myself from the negativity of past experiences that were holding me back from the life I wanted to live.
Let me tell a little more about me
In 1996, I began my road to recovery from acute fibromyalgia, depression and a mood and anxiety disorder. At the time, I was on unacceptably heavy medication, with no hope being held out for recovery. I started searching for other options and this search led me to train as a complementary therapist, initially in the field of nutrition, I was drawn to share what I had learnt knowing how hard it had been to find help. In my practice as a complementary therapist, my clients were making improvements but I sensed that something was missing. It was then that I began to explore therapies that were focused on the emotional roots of my illness and emotional difficulties. It was during this time that I discovered EFT. To be honest, when I first heard about EFT, I was sceptical. My first attempts at trying it alone were disappointing after the initial euphoria of eliminating a spider phobia. However, once I had an experience of it for a severe case of trigeminal neuralgia with a practitioner, and the depth of healing possible during a very intense period in my life, I was hooked.
Later, when I went on to suffer a series of traumatic events my fibromyalgia and anxiety disorder returned with a vengeance, I realised how strong the emotional drivers are in producing illness. This helped me to develop a greater understanding of the effects of stress and emotions and I will always be grateful that I had the gift of EFT, to help me through this very difficult period of my life. My faith has always been a source of strength and comfort to me but at these times that alone was not enough any more. I also learnt first hand exactly what its like to be the client and how challenging that can be!
As a result of the work I have done on my own life experiences with EFT personally and with the help of some wonderful EFT therapists, I now enjoy a standard of emotional and physical health I never thought possible, including full and complete remission from fibromyalgia. At 29 I was heading towards a wheelchair and a lifetime of medication. At 42 I am windsurfing and skiing black runs and feel better than I did at 20! I am making my dreams come true both personally and professionally and I am passionate about the power of EFT to remove limiting negative emotions and self beliefs and neutralise the pain of traumatic memories as I have witnessed with my clients and in my own life.
Here is my very favourite example of how EFT transformed my life with the help of one my therapists, scroll down till you find 'Transforming anger into love'.
What if there was a way to balance and release these intense and limiting emotions? What if there was a way to eliminate traumatic memories so they simply don't come to mind any more and lose their power to hurt you? What if you had the power to choose how you would respond to situations you cannot change? Even more surprisingly, what if we could release the physical pain we suffer?
For me, EFT has been the way forward, both as a self help tool and as therapy to release myself from the negativity of past experiences that were holding me back from the life I wanted to live.
Let me tell a little more about me
In 1996, I began my road to recovery from acute fibromyalgia, depression and a mood and anxiety disorder. At the time, I was on unacceptably heavy medication, with no hope being held out for recovery. I started searching for other options and this search led me to train as a complementary therapist, initially in the field of nutrition, I was drawn to share what I had learnt knowing how hard it had been to find help. In my practice as a complementary therapist, my clients were making improvements but I sensed that something was missing. It was then that I began to explore therapies that were focused on the emotional roots of my illness and emotional difficulties. It was during this time that I discovered EFT. To be honest, when I first heard about EFT, I was sceptical. My first attempts at trying it alone were disappointing after the initial euphoria of eliminating a spider phobia. However, once I had an experience of it for a severe case of trigeminal neuralgia with a practitioner, and the depth of healing possible during a very intense period in my life, I was hooked.
Later, when I went on to suffer a series of traumatic events my fibromyalgia and anxiety disorder returned with a vengeance, I realised how strong the emotional drivers are in producing illness. This helped me to develop a greater understanding of the effects of stress and emotions and I will always be grateful that I had the gift of EFT, to help me through this very difficult period of my life. My faith has always been a source of strength and comfort to me but at these times that alone was not enough any more. I also learnt first hand exactly what its like to be the client and how challenging that can be!
As a result of the work I have done on my own life experiences with EFT personally and with the help of some wonderful EFT therapists, I now enjoy a standard of emotional and physical health I never thought possible, including full and complete remission from fibromyalgia. At 29 I was heading towards a wheelchair and a lifetime of medication. At 42 I am windsurfing and skiing black runs and feel better than I did at 20! I am making my dreams come true both personally and professionally and I am passionate about the power of EFT to remove limiting negative emotions and self beliefs and neutralise the pain of traumatic memories as I have witnessed with my clients and in my own life.
Here is my very favourite example of how EFT transformed my life with the help of one my therapists, scroll down till you find 'Transforming anger into love'.
Approaching my own healing has sometimes been a challenge and the only reason I took that step was because I was desperate for relief from my physical and emotional symptoms and my normal coping mechanisms and personal support system were not enough. I fully understand how hard making the commitment to change can be, especially when the methods sound unbelievable. How can tapping on your face possibly make anything feel better?
If you are ready to take the next step in your healing process, ring me and let’s do a 20 minute chat to see how EFT can be a catalyst for change in your life.
Whilst EFT and Energy Psychology can help in just about every area, I am especially drawn to helping people recover from Depression, Trauma & Abuse, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Self Image and Esteem Problems,Unresolved Grief and Inner Child healing. I have had personal experience with some of these challenges so I truly understand what you are going through. I can also show you that you really can have freedom from these issues. If you want to work with someone who doesn't just know how to do it but has done it, then give me a ring.
As a therapist, I am committed to ongoing training so that I can always offer my clients the best techniques for resolving emotional and physical problems. The techniques I use are not based on a belief system and I only use what I know really works. My current certifications include:
EFT CERT-1 (EFTCert-I is the only legal certification for EFT in the world. Know that you are getting a practitioner who understands EFT as it was originally designed. There are only a handful of practitioners currently holding this certification.)
AAMET Level 3 Advanced EFT PractitionerIf you are ready to take the next step in your healing process, ring me and let’s do a 20 minute chat to see how EFT can be a catalyst for change in your life.
Whilst EFT and Energy Psychology can help in just about every area, I am especially drawn to helping people recover from Depression, Trauma & Abuse, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Self Image and Esteem Problems,Unresolved Grief and Inner Child healing. I have had personal experience with some of these challenges so I truly understand what you are going through. I can also show you that you really can have freedom from these issues. If you want to work with someone who doesn't just know how to do it but has done it, then give me a ring.
As a therapist, I am committed to ongoing training so that I can always offer my clients the best techniques for resolving emotional and physical problems. The techniques I use are not based on a belief system and I only use what I know really works. My current certifications include:
EFT CERT-1 (EFTCert-I is the only legal certification for EFT in the world. Know that you are getting a practitioner who understands EFT as it was originally designed. There are only a handful of practitioners currently holding this certification.)
AAMET EFT Trainer
Advanced Diploma Meridian Psychotherapy
EFT CC, EFT ADV
Advanced Diploma Nutrition
Diploma Stress Management,
Diploma Psychotherapy and Counselling
Craniosacral Therapy: CST1, CST11, SER1
You can read examples of my work on the EFT Articles page. These articles will show you how I use EFT to resolve emotional challenges.
Please read comments from some of my clients in the EFT Testimonials and Appreciation page, these will help you get a feel for the way I work.
Please read comments from some of my clients in the EFT Testimonials and Appreciation page, these will help you get a feel for the way I work.