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Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) is a structured, evidence-based approach developed by Dr. Sue Johnson, grounded in attachment theory and emotion science. EFT helps individuals and couples understand emotional patterns, repair ruptures in relationships, and build secure, lasting connections.

 

At Wellness Counselling Centre, we use EFT to support clients in exploring their emotional needs, improving relationship dynamics, and fostering deeper connection with themselves and others.

 

How EFT Can Help

​EFT is highly effective for:

• Couples experiencing emotional disconnection or frequent conflict

• Individuals struggling with insecure attachment or fear of abandonment

• Relationship recovery after betrayal or trust issues

• Family tension or difficulty expressing emotional needs

• Personal growth and emotional healing for those feeling stuck, reactive, or emotionally shut down

• Anxiety and depression connected to relational or emotional distress

By helping clients identify and shift emotional patterns, EFT fosters greater emotional awareness, responsiveness, and connection.

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Who Can Benefit from EFT?

​EFT can be helpful for:

• Couples in conflict or emotional distance – Learning to repair connection and communicate needs

• Individuals navigating attachment wounds – Exploring fears of rejection or loss and building emotional safety

• Families facing transitions or emotional tension – Strengthening emotional bonds and understanding

• People healing from past relational trauma – Gaining insight and emotional resilience

• Anyone seeking more fulfilling, emotionally connected relationships

Whether working with individuals, couples, or families, EFT helps create emotional safety and deeper relational understanding.

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What to Expect in EFT Therapy​

EFT focuses on the emotional dynamics that shape relationships.  In therapy, you will:

• Identify Patterns of Disconnection – Recognizing the cycles of conflict, shutdown, or emotional distance

• Explore Core Emotions & Attachment Needs – Understanding the deeper needs beneath surface reactions

• Rebuild Trust & Emotional Safety – Learning how to express emotions and respond to others with empathy

• Strengthen Connection & Security – Creating new patterns of support, responsiveness, and closeness

The goal is to help you move from reactive cycles to responsive, secure relationships—with yourself and others.

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Our Approach to EFT

At Wellness Counselling Centre, we often integrate EFT with other complementary therapies, including:

• Attachment-Informed Therapy – Exploring how early experiences shape emotional responses and relationships

• Gottman Method Couples Therapy – Offering structured tools to manage conflict and build shared goals

• Internal Family Systems (IFS) – Helping individuals understand the emotional "parts" that influence reactions

• Somatic Therapy – Supporting nervous system regulation alongside emotional processing

• Mindfulness-Based Therapy – Cultivating present-moment awareness to stay grounded during emotional work

This integrative approach ensures that therapy is relational, compassionate, and tailored to your emotional needs.

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Create Stronger, More Secure Relationships

EFT helps you move beyond reactive patterns to create emotionally safe, connected relationships—with partners, family members, and yourself.