Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT) is a powerful, evidence-based approach designed to help couples strengthen their emotional connection and build secure, lasting bonds. Developed by Dr. Sue Johnson, EFT is based on decades of research and has been shown to be highly effective for improving relationship satisfaction and reducing conflict.

At its core, EFT recognises that we all have a fundamental need to feel emotionally safe and close in our most important relationships. When that connection feels threatened — whether through distance, conflict, or misunderstanding — we can become stuck in painful patterns of disconnection. These patterns often repeat themselves, leaving both partners feeling unheard, unloved, or alone.

EFT helps people in relationships to:

Identify and understand the negative cycles they get caught in

Express deeper emotions that often lie beneath reactive behaviours

Rebuild trust and emotional safety

Create new, more responsive and supportive ways of relating to each other

Rather than focusing on who is “right” or “wrong,” EFT helps partners see the emotional needs driving their responses and creates space for more honest, vulnerable conversations. As couples begin to experience each other in new ways, they can move from conflict and disconnection toward closeness, empathy, and understanding.

As a therapist, I am committed to creating a safe, respectful, and inclusive space for all couples, including those in LGBTQ+ relationships. I deeply value the diversity of identities, expressions, and relationship structures that people bring into the therapy room. EFT is suitable for relationships of all backgrounds and stages — whether you're feeling stuck in long-standing patterns, recovering from a rupture, or simply looking to strengthen your bond.

If you’re longing to feel more connected in your relationship, EFT offers a gentle and proven path forward.