<![CDATA[This bibliometric study examines the research landscape of Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) in counseling from 1995 to 2025, analyzing 919 Scopus-indexed publications to map trends, collaborations, and thematic evolution. While EFT has gained recognition as an evidence-based intervention for emotional distress, its scientific development and research networks within counseling remain underexplored. Using VOSviewer for network analysis, the study identified three developmental phases: initial validation (1995–2007), empirical expansion (2008–2019), and pandemic-responsive integration (2020–2025). Key findings reveal a predominant focus on youth mental health, school settings, and trauma management, with emerging applications for COVID-19-related stress. The research demonstrates EFT's transition from alternative therapy to mainstream acceptance, evidenced by peak productivity in 2024 (68 publications). However, peripheral areas like ethical considerations and spiritual adaptations (e.g., SEFT in Indonesia) require further investigation. The study highlights EFT's practical utility in counseling, particularly for academic anxiety and crisis intervention, while underscoring the need for standardized protocols and digital adaptations. These findings provide a foundation for advancing EFT research, policy-making, and cross-cultural applications in mental health care.]]>
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