What is Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)?

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Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) is an evidence-based approach that helps people understand their emotional responses and patterns in relationships.

It is based on attachment theory—the idea that our early relationships shape how we connect with others throughout our lives. These early experiences can influence how we respond to closeness, conflict, and emotional needs in adult relationships.

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EFT is often used with couples, but it can also support individuals. It focuses on identifying and shifting the patterns that lead to disconnection, helping people feel more understood, more secure, and more connected.

In therapy, we work to recognise emotional responses that may be linked to past experiences, including earlier relationships or childhood. By understanding these patterns, it becomes easier to respond more calmly, communicate more clearly, and create healthier ways of relating.

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I often integrate EFT with a solution-focused approach, supporting you not only to understand what’s happening, but also to move forward with practical, constructive changes.

EFT can help individuals and couples:

• Improve communication

• Strengthen emotional connection

• Better understand and regulate emotions

• Break repetitive or unhelpful relationship patterns.

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Over time, this can lead to more secure, supportive relationships and a greater sense of emotional balance.

If you’re interested in exploring how EFT might support you or your relationship, you’re very welcome to get in touch or book a session to see if it feels like the right fit for you.