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Can Energy Healing Really Help Me Let Go of the Past?
- Cherie Jackson
- 4 days ago
- 11 min read
Have you ever caught yourself thinking:
“I know I should have moved on by now… so why does it still affect me?”
Perhaps you’ve tried everything you can think of. You’ve kept busy, talked it through, read the books, tried to stay positive and told yourself it’s time to let go.
And yet, something still lingers.
Maybe it’s an old relationship that still hurts when you think about it. Perhaps childhood experiences quietly shaped the way you see yourself. Maybe you’re grieving the loss of someone you loved. Or perhaps it’s simply a feeling you can’t quite explain—as though you’re carrying something heavy that you no longer want, but don’t know how to put down.
If any of that sounds familiar, you’re certainly not alone.
One question I’m asked most often is whether energy healing can really help people let go of the past.
The short answer is… it may.
But not in the way you might imagine.
So, before we explore how energy healing may help, let’s have a chat about why letting go isn’t always as simple as deciding to move on.
Why Is It So Hard to Let Go of the Past?
If you’ve read my previous article, “Why Can’t I Let Go of the Past?”, you’ll know that time alone doesn’t always heal emotional experiences.
Some memories gradually lose their emotional intensity. Others seem to stay with us.
A word, a place, a song or even a familiar smell can suddenly transport you back to a moment you would much rather leave behind.
That isn’t because you’re weak. And it doesn’t mean you’re choosing to hold on to the past.
Emotional experiences can become woven into the way we think, react and relate to the world around us. They can even shape the expectations we carry into new situations.
You might find yourself avoiding conflict because you’ve been hurt before. You may struggle to trust after being let down. Perhaps you feel anxious without fully understanding why or notice yourself repeating similar relationship patterns again and again.
Often, these responses develop quietly over many years.
They’re not character flaws. They’re ways your mind, body and emotions have learned to protect you.
Why Do Some Emotional Experiences Stay With Us?
Isn’t it interesting that two people can go through very similar experiences and respond in completely different ways?
One person may process what happened relatively quickly, while another may still feel its emotional effects many years later.
Neither response is right or wrong.
We’re all shaped by our unique personalities, life experiences, support systems and the meaning we’ve attached to different events throughout our lives.
And it isn’t always one major event that weighs us down.
Sometimes it’s years of smaller disappointments. Feeling unheard. Being the one who always puts everyone else first. Learning to hide your own needs because life required you to keep going.
Over time, these experiences can leave you feeling emotionally exhausted, disconnected or simply not quite like yourself.
The good news is that recognising what you’ve been carrying can be the first step towards change.
What Is Energy Healing?
There are many different styles of energy healing, each with its own philosophy and approach.
While the way they’re practised can vary, they generally share the intention of supporting a person’s overall wellbeing and helping them reconnect with themselves.
For some people, an energy healing session offers a chance to pause and slow down, to notice emotions or patterns they may not have recognised before and begin letting go of what no longer serves them.
Many people tell me they feel calmer, clearer or more settled afterwards.
It’s important to say that energy healing isn’t a replacement for medical care, counselling or psychological support. Many people choose to use it alongside the professional care they’re already receiving.
While some approaches focus mainly on thoughts or behaviours, energy healing explores another aspect of the person: the energetic and emotional patterns that may also be influencing how they feel.
Every practitioner and modality will approach this in a slightly different way.
Can Energy Healing Really Help Me Let Go of the Past?
This is where it helps to be clear about expectations.
Energy healing isn’t about erasing your memories, and I certainly wouldn’t want it to be.
Our past experiences, even the difficult ones, can shape our resilience, compassion and understanding. The aim isn’t to pretend that something never happened.
Instead, many people seek energy healing because they no longer want the past to have the same emotional hold over their present.
From time to time, someone will tell me they thought they'd moved on, only to become unexpectedly teary while talking about something that happened years ago. Surprised by their own reaction, they wonder:
“Why am I still upset after all this time?”
If that happens to you, it doesn’t necessarily mean you’ve gone backwards. It may simply be a sign that there are still emotions waiting to be acknowledged and processed.
Imagine being able to remember a difficult event without immediately feeling overwhelmed by it. Imagine looking back on a painful chapter of your life with greater acceptance, instead of being pulled into the same emotional response each time.
That’s very different from forgetting.
In fact, one of the biggest misconceptions about energy healing is that it's meant to make you forget painful memories or pretend they never happened.
In my experience, that's not what it's about at all.
It's about helping to reduce the emotional weight those memories continue to carry so they no longer influence your present in the same way.
For many people, that's when they begin to realise they're no longer carrying the past in quite the same way.
It’s about changing your relationship with what happened.
In my work with Metaphysical Coding®, I often find that as underlying emotional layers begin to shift, people describe feeling lighter and clearer.
Some say they feel more like themselves again.
For others—particularly those who have carried painful childhood experiences for much of their lives—it can feel quite different. Rather than returning to who they once were, they begin to discover parts of themselves they may never have had the opportunity to know.
They may find it easier to trust themselves. To let love in. To express how they truly feel. Or simply to experience life without carrying the same emotional weight they’ve held for so long.
Of course, every person is different, and every session unfolds differently. That’s why I never promise a particular outcome.
Healing isn’t something that follows a timetable or a checklist. It’s about supporting the person in front of me and working with what their system is ready to address at that time.
What Makes Metaphysical Coding® Different?
There are many forms of energy healing, and every practitioner has their own unique way of working.
Metaphysical Coding® is the approach I have developed through years of intuitive practice and experience.
Rather than using the same process for everyone, I work by intuitively identifying personalised Healing Codes that relate specifically to the individual sitting in front of me. No two sessions are exactly alike because no two people carry the same life experiences—or the emotional impact of those experiences—in exactly the same way.
Many of the people I work with have experienced difficult relationships, childhood criticism, grief or other painful life events. Yet even when their experiences appear similar, the emotional weight they continue to carry is often completely different. That's why I don't assume two people with similar life experiences need the same healing.
That's why every session is personalised. Rather than following the same process for everyone, I work with what your system is ready to address at that point in time.
Metaphysical Coding® doesn't simply personalise healing according to a person's life experiences. It personalises healing according to how their system is carrying those experiences today.
It's about working with you as a whole person and understanding the deeper emotional patterns that may be influencing how you're feeling today.
Sometimes the changes people notice are quite subtle.
They may realise they reacted differently to a situation that would normally have upset them.
They might find themselves speaking up more confidently.
Or perhaps they notice they're no longer replaying the same memories over and over in their mind.
Often, it's only when they look back that they realise just how much has quietly shifted.
What Happens During an Energy Healing Session?
One of the things people often say to me before their first appointment is:
"I have no idea what to expect."
And that's completely understandable.
The good news is that you don't need to prepare anything special. You don't need to know exactly what's wrong, and you certainly don't need to have all the right words.
In fact, many people arrive saying:
"I just know I don't feel like myself anymore."
That's enough. We can begin there.
Before your session, I'll already have a little understanding of what's been happening for you through your booking form. I'll know what you've been finding most difficult lately and how you'd like to feel after the session. That gives both of us a starting point and allows me to begin preparing before we even meet.
When we begin, we'll spend some time chatting together. We'll briefly discuss what's been happening in your life, how you've been feeling and whether anything has changed since completing your booking form. From there, I use intuitive guidance and intuitive testing to help identify what your system is ready to address. During the session, I usually channel one personalised Healing Code specifically for your session. Occasionally, additional codes are needed. These codes allow me to apply the techniques that form part of Metaphysical Coding®, according to what your system is ready for at that time.
Every session unfolds differently because every person carries their experiences differently.
Sometimes people experience a deep sense of relaxation. Others notice coming to the surface. Some simply feel lighter afterwards without being able to explain exactly why.
There isn't a right or wrong way to experience a session. We simply work with what your system is ready for at that time.
Does Energy Healing Work for Everyone?
It's a fair question.
The honest answer is...
Not everyone experiences healing in exactly the same way.
Some people notice changes quite quickly.
For others, the shifts are more gradual.
Sometimes the biggest changes aren't the ones people expect.
They don't necessarily wake up feeling like a completely different person.
Instead, they realise they're responding differently to everyday life.
Perhaps something that would normally trigger anxiety doesn't affect them quite so strongly.
Perhaps they stop overthinking every conversation.
Perhaps they find it easier to set healthy boundaries.
Perhaps they simply feel a little lighter.
Those small changes can quietly build over time.
Healing isn't about becoming someone new.
It's about creating the opportunity to experience life with less emotional weight influencing each day.
Is It Time to Let Go of What You've Been Carrying?
Only you can answer that question.
Perhaps reading this article has helped you understand why some experiences continue to affect us long after they happen.
Perhaps you've recognised yourself in some of the examples.
Or perhaps you've realised you've been carrying far more than you ever gave yourself credit for.
Whatever brought you here today, I hope one thing has become clear.
Letting go of the past isn't about pretending it never happened.
It isn't about forgetting.
It's about creating the possibility that those experiences no longer need to shape every decision, every relationship or every day that follows.
Whether you choose energy healing or another path that feels right for you, recognising what you've been carrying is often the first step.
Sometimes that's where change begins.
Ready When You Feel Ready
If you've been feeling emotionally exhausted, disconnected or like you're carrying more than you can explain, perhaps it's time to discover whether personalised energy healing feels right for you.
There's no pressure.
No expectation.
Just an opportunity to have a conversation about where you are now and where you'd like to be.
If you'd like to learn more about Metaphysical Coding® or book a session, I'd love to welcome you.
And if you're not ready just yet, that's okay too.
Perhaps continue exploring some of the other articles on my website.
You never know which one might be exactly what you need to read today.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can energy healing really help me let go of the past?
Energy healing doesn't change what happened, nor is it about pretending difficult experiences never existed. Many people seek energy healing because they no longer want past experiences to have the same emotional influence over their lives today. While everyone's experience is different, many people describe feeling lighter, clearer and more able to move forward after a session.
Will energy healing make me forget painful memories?
No.
A common misconception is that energy healing erases memories. In my experience, that's not what it's about.
The memories usually remain, but many people find the emotional weight attached to those memories begins to lessen. Rather than feeling overwhelmed each time they think about the past, they often describe being able to remember what happened with greater acceptance and less emotional intensity.
What if I become emotional during a session?
That's perfectly okay.
Sometimes emotions arise because your system is finally ready to acknowledge and process something it has been carrying for a long time. Tears aren't something to fear or feel embarrassed about—they're simply one of many ways our emotions can be expressed.
Equally, not everyone becomes emotional. Every session unfolds differently, and we simply work with what your system is ready to address on the day.
Can childhood experiences still affect me years later?
Yes, they can.
Many of the beliefs we hold about ourselves and the way we respond to life begin much earlier than we realise. Childhood experiences don't affect everyone in the same way, but for some people they continue influencing confidence, relationships, self-worth or emotional wellbeing well into adulthood.
The aim isn't to dwell on the past, but to understand how your system may still be carrying those experiences today.
How many energy healing sessions will I need?
Every person is different, so there isn't a one-size-fits-all answer.
Some people feel they receive exactly what they needed from one session, while others choose to return to work through additional layers over time.
The number of sessions isn't something I can predict in advance because every person is different and every session unfolds according to what their system is ready to address at that time.
Continue Reading
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Why I'm No Longer Hiding the 'Woo Woo' – Trusting My Intuitive Guidance
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More Guidance Stories will be added here as Metaphysical Coding® continues to evolve.
Curious About Metaphysical Coding®?
If you've been feeling emotionally exhausted, disconnected or as though you're carrying more than you can explain, perhaps you're wondering whether personalised energy healing could help.
Every Metaphysical Coding® session is tailored to the individual. Rather than following the same process for everyone, I work with what your system is ready to address at that point in time, using personalised Healing Codes created specifically for your session.
Whether you're looking to let go of the past, reconnect with yourself or simply understand why you haven't been feeling quite like yourself, you're warmly invited to discover whether Metaphysical Coding® could be the right next step for you.
Lead Your Life from Within 💜
Warmly,
Cherie
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