Emotional Freedom Techniques Birmingham also known as EFT can be effective for various purposes, including personal and self-development, attitude/behaviour development, resolving personal problems and reducing stress. EFT Birmingham is about returning the mind, body and feelings to a state of balance and harmony, so you are not limited by negative emotions. EFT is a complementary therapy and so is not used to replace normal medical or psychological treatment but can act to supplement the healing effect of such treatments.