About Desley….

My journey with EFT Tapping began in 2005 when I took my first course and started tapping with family, friends and students. As a parent and full-time teacher at the time, I tapped with my kids and my students, witnessing firsthand how it helped children become more centered, calm, and present. I tapped with interested colleagues who over time reported feeling less stressed and more relaxed and effective. I was truly amazed by how this simple, yet powerful technique brought a sense of peace and relaxation to both children and adults.

This experience ignited my passion for learning, prompting me to pursue further study and training. Along the way, I addressed my own challenges and ultimately decided to help others discover the transformative benefits of this transformative healing tool.

My practice is enriched with a diverse range of skills from my experience in Secondary School Teaching, Educational Kinesiology, Pastoral Care, Counselling, Yoga and Meditation.

My experience with EFT Tapping includes working with:

  • grief and loss - death, divorce, illness…

  • debilitating fears and phobias - dogs, spiders, movies

  • inner child work - healing childhood wounds

  • teacher stress - burn out, exhaustion, loss of confidence, sense of isolation, sleep issues….

  • student stress - focus, exams, problem-solving, expressing emotions, self-esteem and resilience…..

  • parent stress - worry, fears, low level support, single parenting, parents of neurodiverse children.

  • empty nesters - rediscovering who you are outside of your role as caregiver, self-care, addressing challenges, including feelings of loneliness, loss of purpose, or adjustment to a quieter household.

Over the years I tapped on my own emotional challenges and limiting beliefs. As an archetypal “helper” I came to believe that to be a “good” woman, teacher, wife and mother I must prioritize others’ needs first and squeeze my needs in if there was time and space. This pattern led to exhaustion and emotional burnout. EFT Tapping helped me to heal and to gradually change the pattern I learned through my life experiences. I no longer seek validation helping others and putting their needs before my own. I have built a sense of worth that comes from self-acceptance rather than external validation. I learned to “put my own oxygen mask on first”. I learned from experience that this is not selfish. It is self-loving and self-caring and essential to being a better person, partner and parent. In the process I learned to prioritize and express my own needs with confidence; to make time for activities that are fun and that bring me joy, without fear or guilt.

As I let go of what no longer serves me I am free to engage in more life-enriching activities that feed my soul like walking a Camino in Spain; something I didn’t think was possible for me until I tapped on that limited belief and resistance and found the confidence to go for it!

I love sharing this amazing tool to help others heal whatever is holding them back from being in touch with love, peace and joy; from achieving their goals and developing their power and potential.

If you feel called to release your unhelpful inherited beliefs book a free consultation with me. I love supporting others to thrive.

That’s me walking the Camino in 2019!

Training and Qualifications

  • Secondary School Teacher - studied at Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane

  • Yoga teacher - studied with Swami Sarasvati, Sydney

  • Counsellor - trained with NMAA, Brisbane

  • EFT Practitioner Certification with Alina Frank, Master Trainer of Trainers and Co-director of EFT Tapping Training Institute

  • Matrix Reimprinting with Alina Frank and Dr Craig Weiner

  • Tapping out of Trauma with Dr Craig Weiner and Suzanne Fageol

  • Evidence-based EFT Practitioner Certification with Dr Peta Stapleton, Professor and Clinical Psychologist at Bond University, Gold Coast, AU

  • EFT Self-Compassion for the Inner Child, Gwyneth Moss, Master Trainer and Director or EFT Guild

  • Advanced Accredited and Certified EFT Practitioner Certification with Katie Walker, Master Trainer

  • Member of EFT International

  • (EFTi requires continuing professional development as well as regular mentoring and supervision ensuring that my knowledge, skills and competences are up to date and relevant to the services I provide.

  • Member of QCT - Queensland College of Teachers

  • Member of EFT Guild

Excepts from Client Feedback

… and my nervous system thanks you Desley. I have stopped snacking all day and now enjoy mindful eating healthy meals and I love it.”– Angela, Canberra

…Liam is a happier child after your sessions and his writing has improved; go figure!! - Sinead, Brisbane

…Thank you for helping me to reduce my stress level in the classroom. My calmer approach is helping to increase my student’s happiness. - Marianna, Brisbane

…I love your warm and engaging approach to your work and your deep understanding of trauma. I felt safely held and heard. - Ingrid, Melbourne