EMOTIONALLY FOCUSED COUPLES THERAPY EDMONTON

Emotionally Focused Couples (EFT) Therapy Edmonton

Are You Feeling Disconnected in Your Relationship?

Even in long-term, loving relationships, couples can drift apart. Life gets busy, emotions go unspoken, and before you know it, you’re feeling more like roommates than partners. Whether you’re navigating infidelity, communication issues, parenting conflicts, or sexual intimacy concerns, it can feel overwhelming—and deeply painful.

At Life Collective Counselling, we specialize in relationship counselling, and we use Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT), a gold standard in couples therapy and marriage counselling. Backed by decades of research, EFT helps couples break the cycle of disconnection and build stronger, more emotionally secure relationships.

If you’re searching for Couples Therapy in Edmonton, or looking for an EFT therapist near you, our experienced team offers both in-person and online sessions tailored to your unique needs.

What is Emotionally Focused Therapy?

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Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) is a structured, evidence-based approach to couples therapy developed by Dr. Sue Johnson. It focuses on helping couples understand and heal the emotional bonds that bring them together—and the patterns that push them apart.

EFT is not about blame. It’s about recognizing unmet emotional needs, identifying recurring cycles of conflict, and learning how to turn toward each other instead of away.

Whether you’re stuck in the same argument, feeling distant, or on the brink of separation, EFT can help you reconnect in a deeper, more secure way.

Is EFT Therapy Effective?

Yes—Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy is one of the most effective, research-backed approaches to marriage counselling available today.

EFT has been studied for over 30 years and is recognized as one of the most effective therapies for couples. According to the International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEEFT):

  • 70–75% of couples move from distress to recovery after completing EFT.

  • Over 90% show significant improvement in their relationship satisfaction.

EFT is recognized by the American Psychological Association and used globally by thousands of therapists. It’s particularly effective for couples dealing with trauma, attachment wounds, and long-standing emotional disconnection.

What Can EFT Couples Therapy Help With?

At Life Collective Counselling, we use EFT to support couples through a variety of challenges, including:

Infidelity and Betrayal

  • Rebuilding trust and safety after an affair

  • Navigating complex emotions like anger, guilt, and grief

  • Reconnecting emotionally and physically after betrayal

Communication Struggles

  • Frequent misunderstandings or escalated arguments

  • Feeling like your partner doesn’t “hear” or “get” you

  • Shutting down or walking on eggshells during conversations

Sexual Intimacy Concerns

  • Feeling disconnected or rejected in the bedroom

  • Changes in desire, including low desire or mismatched libido

  • Reigniting passion and emotional intimacy

Emotional Distance and Loneliness

  • Feeling more like roommates than partners

  • Withdrawing emotionally or growing apart over time

  • Yearning for closeness but not knowing how to get there

Parenting and Family Conflicts

  • Disagreements about parenting roles and values

  • Feeling unsupported or alone in the parenting journey

  • Struggling to balance relationship needs with family demands

Whether you’ve been together for 5 years or 25, EFT can help couples at any stage of their relationship feel heard, supported, and connected again.

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How Does EFT Couples Therapy Work?

EFT follows a clear and structured model that helps couples identify negative patterns, express core emotional needs, and build a secure emotional bond.

Here’s what you can expect from your sessions with our EFT Couples Therapists at Life Collective Counselling:

1. Identifying the Cycle

We begin by uncovering the negative cycle that plays out between you and your partner—whether it’s withdrawal, criticism, shutting down, or escalating fights.

2. Deepening Understanding

Through guided conversation and emotional insight, you’ll begin to understand the underlying needs and fears driving the conflict.

3. Reconnecting Emotionally

As you begin to share these deeper emotions, partners often feel seen, understood, and emotionally safe—creating the foundation for trust and healing.

4. Reshaping Your Bond

With this renewed connection, we work together to create new ways of interacting, where both partners can express needs, feel supported, and thrive.

What to Expect in an EFT Couples Therapy Session

EFT focuses on the emotional bond between partners, not just communication skills. It works at a deeper level, helping partners feel safe enough to be vulnerable with each other.

EFT focuses on the emotional bond between partners, not just communication skills. It works at a deeper level, helping partners feel safe enough to be vulnerable with each other.

Whether you’re feeling stuck, hurt, or ready to repair and rebuild, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy can help you find your way back to each other.