Building Secure Bonds
Evidence-Based Approach

EmotionallyFocusedTherapy

Explore attachment relationships and emotional experiences to facilitate the creation of healthy and secure connections with self and others.

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Developed by

Dr. Sue Johnson

Canadian researcher

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Understanding EFT

What is Emotionally Focused Therapy?

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) is an evidence-based approach designed to help individuals, couples, and families build stronger emotional connections.

EFT recognizes the profound impact of our attachment relationships on our sense of wellbeing and quality of life. It focuses on understanding and transforming emotional patterns that cause distress and disconnection.

You

Partner

Building secure attachment through emotional connection

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The Journey

How EFT Works

The therapeutic process unfolds in three transformative stages

Key Features of EFT

Understanding what makes Emotionally Focused Therapy effective

Emotion-Centered

Helps individuals and couples identify, understand, and express emotions to create meaningful change and connection.

Attachment-Based

Grounded in attachment theory, EFT addresses unmet emotional needs and strengthens the bonds between partners or family members.

Transformative Process

Supports clients to shift negative processing and interaction patterns into positive, secure patterns of connection.

Collaborative and Safe

Therapists provide a non-judgmental space for exploring vulnerabilities, increasing emotional awareness, and building intimacy.

Research-Supported

Extensively validated as effective for improving relationship satisfaction and reducing distress.

EFT Applications

Emotionally Focused Therapy has been demonstrated effective for treating a variety of concerns

EFCT

Couples Therapy

Recognizes emotional connection as foundational to relationship satisfaction

Conflict
Communication challenges
Emotional disconnection
Infidelity/betrayal
Sexual concerns
Lack of intimacy
Navigating transitions
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“EFT helps people move past fear and disconnection to build secure, loving relationships.”

Why Choose EFT?

Whether conflict or distance in your present relationship, or abuse or neglect in the past, relationship insecurity can lead us to use strategies that undermine happiness and connection.

By addressing emotional needs and creating lasting change, EFT empowers couples, families and individuals to experience deeper intimacy, trust, and resilience.

Secure attachment
Deeper intimacy
Better communication
Lasting change

Our EFT Therapists

Our trained EFT therapists bring expertise and compassion to help you build stronger emotional connections.

Ready to Build Deeper Connections?

Take the first step toward secure, loving relationships with Emotionally Focused Therapy.

Our Practice

Located in Calgary, Clearview Counselling offers a warm, welcoming environment for your healing journey. We also provide secure online therapy for clients throughout Alberta, Yukon, and Nunavut.