Emotionally focused therapy, or EFT, is one of the most effective and widely researched forms of therapy used to improve relationships.
Emotionally focused therapy, or EFT, is one of the most effective and widely researched forms of therapy used to improve relationships.
EFT is based on the understanding that our greatest need is to feel safe and secure in our closest relationships. When this connection is disrupted, conflicts, distancing, or feelings of misunderstanding arise.
EFT was developed by Dr. Sue Johnson, a world-renowned psychologist who has written several books on love and relationships. Her work is based on attachment theory and has helped bring a new understanding of how to create and maintain a secure, loving, and lasting relationship.
In therapy, we do not look for someone to blame, but learn to understand what lies behind the arguments and defensive shields – most often it is a longing for closeness, love, or a sense of security. EFT helps to safely express and listen to these feelings and needs.
Studies show that EFT brings lasting change: most couples experience significant improvement in their relationship and feel closer to each other than before.
Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT) is a research-based form of therapy that focuses on understanding and healing a person’s inner world, past experiences, and the emotions associated with them. EFIT is based on the same principles as Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT) – attachment theory and the importance of emotions – but is applied in the context of an individual’s inner experiences and relationships.
Emotionally focused individual therapy helps people better understand how experiences from childhood or earlier life events affect their current emotions, relationships, and coping skills. Often, these early wounds or traumatic experiences have created defense mechanisms that may have once helped them survive, but today limit their vitality, closeness, and self-satisfaction.
EFIT does not focus solely on alleviating difficulties – it is also a path to self-development and inner growth. With the support of a therapist, a person can discover their strengths, learn to manage their emotions, and experience a new way of being in harmony with themselves and others.
International studies show that EFIT can be an effective aid in cases of anxiety, depression, trauma, low self-esteem, and relationship difficulties.
where people can share and explore their experiences without judgment
that keep fear, anxiety, or shame alive
which give you more security, confidence, and self-esteem
so that people can better recognize their needs and limits
because a healthier connection with yourself also creates a healthier connection with others
EFCT (Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy) is an internationally recognized and research-based therapy method whose main goal is to help partners restore and strengthen their emotional connection. EFCT was developed by Dr. Sue Johnson and is based on attachment theory, which shows that a secure and close connection with a significant other is a basic human need throughout life.
Therapy explores and changes recurring negative patterns in relationships – such as cycles of blame, withdrawal, or defense mechanisms. Such patterns usually conceal a deep longing for love, acceptance, and security. EFCT helps to recognize and express these needs in a way that allows the partner to truly hear and accept them.
EFCT is one of the most thoroughly researched forms of couples therapy. Studies have shown that over 70% of couples achieve significant improvement in their relationship, and these positive changes remain stable even years later.
This therapeutic method not only offers conflict resolution, but also gives couples a new way of seeing and experiencing each other—a way that brings more security, depth, and love to the relationship.
where couples can discuss even the most difficult topics without accusations or judgments.
that cause conflicts or alienation.
where partners are able to express their feelings and needs openly and vulnerably.
which give the relationship stability and vitality.