What is EFCT?
Emotion-Focused Couples Therapy is an evidence-based approach that helps couples rebuild connection by exploring the deeper emotions that shape their relationship patterns. Based on attachment theory, EFCT allows partners to better understand one another’s needs for safety, love, and support.
How does EFCT work?
Through guided sessions, couples learn to recognize negative interaction cycles—such as withdrawal, criticism, or defensiveness—and uncover the vulnerable emotions beneath them. By expressing these deeper feelings in a supportive environment, partners develop new ways of responding to one another with empathy and openness. This process helps couples shift from conflict to connection, fostering secure attachment and intimacy.
Why choose EFCT?
At Newmarket Therapy Centre, our trained therapists use EFCT to support couples who feel stuck, disconnected, or overwhelmed by recurring conflict. Whether you’re navigating communication breakdowns, trust issues, or major life transitions, EFCT offers a structured path toward healing and reconnection. Couples who engage in this approach often report greater closeness, improved communication, and a renewed sense of partnership. If you’re seeking couples therapy in Newmarket, EFCT provides a proven framework to strengthen your relationship.