EFT for Surf Confidence & Sport Mindset

I help surfers and action sports athletes overcome fear, anxiety and mindset blocks, so they can build confidence, recover from injury, and perform at their best.

Using EFT Tapping to shift fear into flow, tension into trust, and help you get back to doing what you love — with more ease and confidence.

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(and why is everyone talking about it?)

EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) is a simple, evidence-based technique that helps calm your nervous system, release fear, and rewire unhelpful beliefs — fast. It combines acupressure with psychology, and it's like a mental reset button for your brain and body.

Whether you're paddling into a big wave, stepping into the ring, or navigating everyday life — EFT can help you feel calmer, more confident, and in control.

What is EFT Tapping?

Surf Confidence with EFT

Surfing isn’t just physical. It’s deeply mental.

Whether you're returning to the ocean after a wipeout, struggling with fear in bigger waves, or just can't seem to shake that anxious edge — I get it.

I use EFT to help surfers:

  • Rebuild confidence after accidents or injuries

  • Work through fear of crowds, wipeouts, or performance pressure

  • Find more joy, flow, and freedom in the water

Sports and Performance Mindset

Peak performance starts in your mind.

From martial artists to skiers to skaters, every athlete hits mental barriers. EFT can help you break through.

I help athletes:

  • Overcome performance anxiety

  • Improve focus and flow under pressure

  • Build mental resilience + bounce back faster after setbacks

EFT for Everything

Not an athlete? I’ve still got you.

EFT changed my life before I got into surfing or martial arts. Whether you’re navigating stress, heartbreak, or self-doubt — tapping can help you feel more grounded, calm, and connected.

Common issues I work with:

  • Anxiety + overwhelm

  • Burnout + stress

  • Grief or loss

  • Self-worth + body image

  • Fears + phobias

What People Are Saying:

  • I tried out EFT tapping for the first time with Anna, with a focus on my surfing. It was a new experience for me and very positive. Anna explained the process very clearly and was very compassionate and kind as we went through the session. I definitely felt more confident when I was out surfing on the waves later that day. Thank you Anna!

    Bleema - Surf Confidence Client

  • Anna is an incredible EFT practitioner, I highly recommend working with her if you get the chance! She made me feel very safe and ensured the narrative always resonated with me, which I think was a really impactful and transformational part of our session together. We worked through some really complex thoughts and feelings I had around surfing in a short time, and I am so grateful to her for the guidance through this process and for her incredibly helpful tips on techniques I can use on my own.

    Shannon Greisman - Surf Confidence Client

  • Anna and I did a few EFT sessions focusing on surf confidence. Many thinking patters came through, not only connected with surfing but also some deeper tought patterns. From the start untill the end she created a safe space and guided me through the whole process. The more sessions we do, the more I'm motivated and fascinated to try it myself when I face challenging situations in life. Thank you for opening this new world to me!!

    Jolien Roelandts - Surf Confidence Client

  • Anna was amazing! She made a safe space for me to work through emotions. Would highly recommend her services to anyone.

    Madeleine Murphy - Surf Confidence Client

  • I was delighted to be introduced to EFT tapping by Anna. She immediately set me at ease and is warm, professional and responsive to needs and shifts during a session. The technique felt for me like a helpful bridge between somatic and cognitive/talking approaches to looking after myself and processing my emotions. I’ve continued to use it outside the session.

    Katy H - EFT Client

Work With Me

Events, Retreats, Workshops + More

Looking for a down-to-earth practitioner to bring mindset magic to your event, retreat, or team? Let’s co-create something powerful.

I offer:

  • EFT Workshops (online or IRL)

  • Retreat Collabs (especially surf & wellness!)

  • Bespoke Corporate Sessions

  • Guest Speaker + Wellness Events

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Live Workshop Announcement! I’m so excited to be teaming up with Surfgirls NL to bring this workshop to their incredible community🏄🏼‍♀️ This is happening next week, and you can get your tickets and find out more here: https://www.surfgir