Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

What is Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)?

At Hue Therapy, we believe that healing happens in connection. Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) is a compassionate and research-backed therapeutic approach designed to help individuals, couples, and families navigate their emotional world with more clarity, security, and trust. Rooted in attachment theory, EFT helps us understand how we relate to ourselves and those closest to us, offering a path to deeper intimacy and emotional resilience.

Developed by Dr. Sue Johnson and Les Greenberg, EFT is an evidence-based treatment that focuses on reshaping emotional responses, fostering secure attachment, and breaking free from negative interaction patterns that keep us stuck in cycles of disconnection and distress.

How EFT Works

At its core, EFT helps us:

Identify and understand our attachment needs and emotional responses.
Create new solutions by changing emotion with emotion—shifting distressing emotions into pathways for growth and connection.
Move away from negative cycles and foster secure bonds that bring healing and stability to relationships.
Develop greater emotional awareness, leading to a stronger sense of self and healthier ways of relating.

Therapy sessions at Hue Therapy are designed to be a safe and non-judgmental space where you can explore your emotions and relationships with curiosity and compassion.

Emotionally Focused Therapy For Couples: Rebuilding Connection and Trust

Relationships are the fabric of our lives, yet they can also be a source of deep pain when we feel unseen or disconnected. Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy is a powerful approach that helps couples understand the emotional undercurrents of their struggles, moving beyond surface-level conflicts to rebuild a foundation of trust and intimacy.

How EFT helps distressed couples:

Recognising and reshaping negative interaction patterns that drive conflict.
Strengthening emotional bonds and creating a secure attachment between partners.
Addressing unresolved wounds, fears, and unmet emotional needs.
Cultivating emotional expression in a way that fosters understanding and connection.

EFT sessions has been widely recognised by The American Psychological Association as an effective model for couples therapy, with research showing significant improvement in relationship satisfaction and emotional security.

EFT for Individuals: Healing Emotional Wounds

While EFT is often associated with couples, it is equally powerful in individual therapy. Many of us carry the echoes of childhood abuse, traumatic experiences, or unmet attachment needs into adulthood, impacting our relationships and everyday lives.

With EFT, we focus on:

Developing emotional intelligence and awareness of our attachment style.
Processing negative emotions in a way that leads to growth rather than avoidance.
Creating better ways of responding to distress, rather than repeating old patterns.
Building self-compassion and a stronger connection with your own emotions.

EFT can be particularly beneficial for those navigating posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), personality disorders, and other mental health problems.

EFT for Individuals: Healing Emotional Wounds

With EFT, we focus on:

Developing emotional intelligence and awareness of our attachment style.
Processing negative emotions in a way that leads to growth rather than avoidance.
Creating better ways of responding to distress, rather than repeating old patterns.
Building self-compassion and a stronger connection with your own emotions.

EFT can be particularly beneficial for those navigating posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), personality disorders, and other mental health problems.

EFT for Families: Strengthening Family Bonds

EFT is grounded in human emotions and the belief that healing happens through connection.

Some key therapy techniques used in EFT include:

Empty-chair work (inspired by Gestalt therapy) to process unresolved emotions.
Task analysis to understand and change deep-seated emotional responses.
Systemic therapy approaches to address relationship dynamics holistically.
Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) integrations for managing thought-emotion connections.

Each therapy session at Hue Therapy is tailored to your unique experiences, allowing for a deeply personal and transformative journey.

The Research Behind EFT: An Evidence-Based Approach

EFT is one of the most well-researched and effective ways to improve relationship satisfaction, emotional health, and overall well-being. Studies in Clinical Psychology and Psychology Today have demonstrated EFT’s effectiveness in helping individuals and couples experience lasting emotional change.

Notable research findings include:

A systematic review showing high success rates in treating distressed couples.
Studies highlighting EFT’s benefits for trauma survivors, including those recovering from childhood abuse and PTSD.
Clinical applications of EFT in settings ranging from private practice to hospitals and mental health clinics.

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Get started with an EFT Therapist

Finding an Emotionally Focused Therapist who resonates with you is essential for the healing process.

At Hue Therapy, we offer a safe, warm, and professional space for your journey. Whether you are seeking couples therapy, individual therapy, or family therapy, EFT can provide a pathway toward deeper connection, emotional security, and lasting change.

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That’s why at Hue, we honour each individual’s unique values, beliefs and experiences to create a compassionate space where a person’s internal processes are seen, heard, and acknowledged.

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