EmotionallyFocusedTherapy
Explore attachment relationships and emotional experiences to facilitate the creation of healthy and secure connections with self and others.
Developed by
Dr. Sue Johnson
Canadian researcher
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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
Two Forms of EFT
While both share the same roots and founders, Emotionally Focused Therapy and Emotion Focused Therapy have evolved into two distinct approaches.
Emotionally Focused
For Couples & Families
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFCT/EFFT) focuses on improving relational bonds through attachment theory. It helps couples and families create secure, lasting connections.
- Designed for couples and families
- Emphasizes attachment and bonding
- Creates secure relationship patterns
Practitioners at Clearview:
Emotion Focused
For Individuals
Emotion Focused Therapy (EFIT) is an individual therapy approach that helps process difficult emotions, especially related to trauma and attachment wounds.
- Designed for individual therapy
- Focuses on trauma and emotional processing
- Addresses attachment trauma & identity
Practitioners at Clearview:
Note: Both approaches share common foundations developed by Dr. Sue Johnson and Dr. Les Greenberg, but have evolved to serve different therapeutic needs. At Clearview Counselling, we offer both forms to ensure you receive the most appropriate treatment for your unique situation.
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
Couples Therapy
Recognizes emotional connection as foundational to relationship satisfaction
“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.
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.