Windsor Counselling Services
Lindsay Laing, MA, RSW, RP, ICCAC, TITC-CT
Energy Psychology: The Science, The Magic, and How It Works in a Session
Have you ever wondered why some emotional wounds seem to stick around no matter how much you talk about them? Or why a fear or limiting belief can feel so deeply ingrained? That’s where Energy Psychology (EP) comes in—an innovative approach that blends modern psychology with ancient healing traditions like acupuncture and qi energy work. It’s like upgrading your mind-body system to a high-speed healing network!
In this blog post, we’ll explore the science behind Energy Psychology, how it actually works in a session, and why it might just be the missing piece in your healing journey.
The Science Behind Energy Psychology
Energy Psychology might sound woo-woo, but it's backed by neuroscience, quantum physics, and clinical studies.
The Mind-Body Energy Connection
Our body is a network of electrical and biochemical signals. Studies show that emotions and traumas don’t just live in our memories; they get stored in our nervous system and energy field (aka the body's biofield). This is why some experiences trigger a physical response—like a lump in the throat, a tight chest, or sweaty palms.
Tapping and Brainwave Shifts
EP techniques like Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) involve tapping on acupressure points while focusing on emotional distress. Research using fMRI brain scans and EEG readings has shown that tapping reduces activity in the amygdala (the brain's fear center) and helps shift the brain into a more calm, regulated state.
Heart-Brain Coherence
The HeartMath Institute found that our heart's electromagnetic field changes based on emotional states. Techniques used in EP (like heart-focused breathing and intention setting) can synchronize the heart and brain, leading to increased emotional resilience and clarity.
Epigenetics and Belief Reprogramming
Dr. Bruce Lipton’s research in epigenetics suggests that beliefs shape biology. Energy Psychology works by reprogramming limiting beliefs at the subconscious level, allowing the body to shift into a more optimal healing state.
What Happens in an Energy Psychology Session?
A session is part science, part magic, and fully transformational. Each session may look different as well as use multiple tools and techniques. Here’s what you can expect:
Identifying the Emotional Charge
We start by pinpointing the issue—whether it's anxiety, a past trauma, self-doubt, a memory or even a physical symptom. The goal is to identify the emotional "charge" behind it.
Using Techniques like:
EFT tapping (on meridian points to release emotional blockages)
Visualization
Somatic techniques
Breathwork
Bilateral stimulation
Memory restructuring
Music tuned to specific frequencies
Quantum field clearing (shifting energetic imprints at a cellular level)
Heart coherence breathing (regulating the nervous system for deeper healing)
Rewiring the Subconscious
NLP (Neurolinguistic Programming)
Once the energy shifts, we rewire limiting beliefs using affirmations, visualization, or NLP-based techniques. This helps integrate the changes so they stick.
Feeling the Shift
Most clients experience an immediate sense of lightness, clarity, or emotional relief—sometimes even physical symptoms improve. It’s like hitting a mental "reset" button!
Why Try Energy Psychology?
Helps release trauma and anxiety
Rewires deep subconscious beliefs
Regulates the nervous system
Enhances intuition and emotional resilience
If you’ve been looking for a science-backed, energetic approach to emotional well-being, Energy Psychology might just be what you need.