Welcome
From Deborah Sampson
On this site you can learn all about my work as an aromatherapist and EFT International Advanced Practitioner and Master Trainer. Based in South-West France, working with clients all over the world by phone or by Zoom, I have been practising for over 30 years and am dedicated to helping people free themselves from the burden of the past. I specialise in creating unique, tailored treatments with powerful results for clients.
By working holistically on deep-seated emotional imbalance, I treat a whole range of conditions and complaints, such as depression, fear and phobias, asthma, allergies, genito-urinary and digestive problems, and much more.
Living Aromatherapy is a practical guide for anyone who wants to use essential oils safely and confidently at home. Drawing on my experience as an aromatherapist, it explains which oils to choose, how many drops to use for different ages, and when essential oils are helpful, as well as when they should be avoided.
The book also introduces my “Doughty Dozen”: a carefully chosen list of everyday essential oils, with clear guidance on their properties, uses, indications, and important contraindications. It’s a reassuring, accessible resource for families and individuals who want to bring aromatherapy into their daily lives with confidence and care.
Living Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy and EFT
An integrative approach:
Both aromatherapy and EFT are powerful tools for healing and emotional release. When used together, their combined benefits are often greater than the sum of their parts. Aromatherapy relieves long-held symptoms and relaxes the body, thereby enhancing its capacity for healing. EFT addresses and releases root issues behind these symptoms, thereby clearing emotions that have been stuck in the body for a long time stuck due to shock and stress—with potentially transformational results for my clients.
No two sessions are the same—I take the time to truly understand each individual’s experience and devise a treatment plan accordingly. Since working purely online, I start with EFT to facilitate lasting change by unravelling and exposing deeper emotions held beneath the surface. While I no longer offer aromatherapy massage except in retreats, essential oils are still a key part of my toolkit. So, at the end of the session, I might suggest to the client a blend of oils and how to apply them. Thus the client can benefit from the essential oils, which support the body directly and ease physical symptoms, thereby continuing the healing between sessions.
« Deborah is a truly gifted EFT practitioner. She always knows how to get to the heart of the issue, with tenderness and tact. Her presence is generous, thoughtful and comforting, and it is easy to share even difficult memories and emotions with her, as she inspires ease, confidence and good humour from the get-go. Working with Deborah has been life-changing for me; many months later, I feel I'm still reaping the benefits of our work together. She has a magical way of leaving an imprint of kindness, gentleness and understanding on complex knots of memory and emotion, allowing them to gently unravel into comprehension and acceptance, leaving space for deep holistic healing. Deborah is truly a blessing on this world! »
— Chloe, Lot, France.
Ways to work with me
One-To-One Sessions
I offer one-to-one sessions online and specialise in working with families to understand and clear any blockages and old beliefs passed down through the generations.
With my background in theatre, I also specialise in working with different types of artists to liberate the creative process.
I offer an initial free 15-minute consultation in order to meet me and discuss the approach best suited to your needs.
Courses & Workshops
I offer a variety of courses and workshops in both EFT and aromatherapy. All courses are available in both French and English. At the moment, regular workshops include:
Intro to EFT (online, monthly)
Free online EFT for young people (ages 15–18, 1–4 participants max. Enquire for details)
Monthly mentoring for practitioners (in both English and French).
If you are looking for a course or group not listed here, do get in touch! I’m always open to running new workshops to provide support for a specific concern.
Bespoke Retreats
I offer tailored retreats to couples and small groups throughout the year.
Rather than a one-size-fits all weekend away, I take the time to get to know you: your experiences, your behaviour patterns and blockages, and whatever you are hoping for in advance of our time away together. I then curate a deeply healing and nourishing experience in the beautiful French countryside, designed to clear and release the specific issues we discussed before the retreat.
For couples especially, this intensive, dedicated time away together can bring mutual understanding and a new perspective on the relationship.