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Emotionally Focused Therapy (ETF) in Ontario

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people understand the emotions and relationship patterns that shape how they connect, with themselves and with others. Dare to Care Health offers virtual therapy across Ontario informed by EFT, led by Nikka, a Registered Psychotherapist (RP) with extensive training in this approach. EFT is used with individuals, couples, and families.  

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) in Ontario - Dare to Care Health

What Is Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)?

Emotionally Focused Therapy is an attachment-based approach developed by Dr. Sue Johnson. It focuses on emotion, emotional regulation, and the patterns that shape how people interact in relationships. For couples, EFT helps partners recognize the negative cycle that keeps them stuck, the one where one partner pulls back and the other reaches harder, or both dig in. It looks past the surface argument to the deeper emotional needs underneath it, like the need to feel safe, valued, or truly seen by the person closest to you. 

What EFT Can Help With

EFT is often used to work on: 

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  • Couples and relationship conflict 

  • First responder relationships 

  • Caregiver relationships 

  • Attachment and emotional security

  • Emotional connection 

  • Communication

  • Intimacy

  • Rebuilding trust after a rupture

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How Virtual Therapy Sessions Work

Sessions take place virtually, over video or by telephone, so you can join from anywhere in Ontario. Individual, couples, and family sessions are all available. Sessions typically run 50 or 75 minutes. Your first appointment is simple: we talk through what's bringing you in, and what you're hoping for. From there, we build a plan together, at a pace that works for you. Booking takes a minute through our online booking page. 

Learn More About EFT

For readers who want to learn more about the research and history behind EFT, the International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEEFT) is the leading professional body for this approach, with more detail on the model. 

Ready to understand the pattern and find your way back to connection? Book your free 15-minute consultation today and take the first step. 

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