Evidence-based skills for emotional regulation and life balance
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) is a structured, evidence-based approach to psychotherapy that focuses on helping individuals, couples, and families understand, regulate, and transform emotional responses, especially those that shape how we connect with others.
At its core, EFT is based on the understanding that strong emotional bonds are essential to our well-being, and that many of our struggles, whether anxiety, relationship conflict, or withdrawal, stem from disruptions in those bonds. EFT helps people identify emotional patterns, express vulnerable feelings, and rebuild secure, responsive relationships.
Originally developed by Dr. Sue Johnson, EFT is rooted in attachment theory, neuroscience, and humanistic psychology. It’s widely recognized as one of the most effective therapies for strengthening emotional connections and reducing conflict in relationships.
Regulate Emotions
Develope Resilience
Restore Emotional Balance
EFT focuses on the emotional experience that drives behaviours, rather than only thoughts or external events. Whether working with individuals or couples, the therapy process often unfolds in three phases:
Whether you’re healing from past relational trauma or trying to reconnect in a current partnership, EFT offers a path toward secure emotional bonding.
EFT is particularly effective for couples and individuals struggling with attachment injuries, emotional disconnection, or recurring relational conflict. It can help with:
Research shows that 70–75% of couples who complete EFT move from distress to recovery, and over 90% show significant improvement. It’s not about learning communication techniques—it’s about healing the emotional roots of disconnection.
Taking the first step toward therapy can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate this alone. At Lifebridge Psychotherapy, we’re committed to making your experience as comfortable and supportive as possible.
EFT sessions are emotionally focused, structured, and collaborative. The therapist plays an active role in helping you explore your emotional world and make sense of your relationship patterns. You can expect:
Focus on interaction patterns, not blame.
Explore deeper emotions like fear, hurt, and longing.
Notice and process emotions as they arise in the moment.
Partners share vulnerable feelings and listen to rebuild connection.
Therapist ensures the process is safe, gentle, and paced to your needs.
DBT focuses on teaching specific skills you can use right away, combining acceptance and change strategies.
No, DBT helps anyone who wants to improve emotional regulation and relationship skills.
Most people see improvements within a few months, with full skill mastery taking 6-12 months.
Yes, we offer effective virtual DBT sessions and skills training.
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people transform emotional patterns that keep them stuck—whether in conflict, disconnection, or fear of vulnerability. By working directly with the emotional and attachment systems, EFT helps individuals and couples build secure, compassionate, and emotionally responsive relationships.
In EFT, healing happens not just by talking about emotions—but by feeling them, sharing them safely, and using them as a bridge back to connection.
