Holistic Counselling & Clinical EFT
Experience lasting change, not just temporary relief
Based in Lower Hutt, Wellington · Online across NZ and Australia
Kia ora,
I’m Heather Todd.
Drawing on 20 years’ experience helping clients with their emotional health, I offer a safe, supportive space to work through difficult experiences and the feelings that keep you stuck.
I can support you with:
- Trauma and post-traumatic stress (PTSD), including the effects of emotional, physical or sexual abuse, and childhood neglect
- The emotional impact of narcissistic abuse or toxic relationships with a partner, parent, family member or colleague
- Anxiety, panic attacks, stress, overwhelm or low mood
- Fears and phobias, such as fear of flying, needles or dental treatment
- The emotional effects of betrayal, breakups, loss or major life changes
- Rebuilding confidence and self-esteem
How we can work together
You don’t need to have it all worked out before we begin. We’ll start with what you feel comfortable sharing and what you’d like help with.
I use Clinical EFT, also known as EFT tapping, in my counselling work. I’ll guide the process so that you feel supported as we work with the feelings, memories or reactions that are affecting you.
That might mean working through a painful experience, how you feel about yourself, or a situation that keeps triggering the same response.
Hard to talk about it?
Some things are difficult to put into words. Others feel too painful or private to share in detail. We can find a way to work together without you having to tell the whole story, if that is your preference.
- You won’t have to share more than you’re comfortable sharing
- You’ll have choice and control over how we work together
- We’ll go at a pace that feels right for you
Evidence-based approaches you can trust
Alongside Clinical EFT, I use HeartMath® techniques and energy psychology methods, depending on your needs. You can read more about each approach below.
Clinical EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques)
A mind-body therapy supported by research into stress, anxiety, phobias and PTSD. Also known as EFT tapping, it can help reduce the emotional intensity of troubling feelings and memories.
HeartMath® techniques
Simple, science-backed techniques to help you manage stress, build emotional resilience and think more clearly. These are skills you can use in everyday life, including during difficult or stressful moments.
Energy psychology and other somatic techniques
Where appropriate, I use inner child work, parts work and unfinished conversations to help you work through unresolved experiences, conflicting feelings and things you haven’t been able to express.
A supportive place to begin
You don’t have to keep pushing through or coping on your own.
I offer individual online counselling and therapy across New Zealand and Australia. In-person HeartMath® sessions are available by arrangement in Lower Hutt, Wellington. Online sessions for people in other countries are also available by arrangement.
Book your free 15-minute discovery call
Let’s talk about what’s been going on for you and whether working together feels like the right next step.
Stories from Be Your Best Self clients
Released emotional weight from intensive bullying
Our family can not thank Heather enough for her work with our son. Our boy was in a distressed state after intensive school bullying and...
Patience, love and kindness that makes you instantly feel so comfortable
I found Heather through a simple Google search after hearing about the benefits of EFT. I didn’t know what to expect but I ended up going...
Lighter than in a long, long time, after just one session
I realised I had some triggers that were affecting me and those I was trying to ignore. However, their coming up time and time again was a...
