EFCT stands for "Emotionally Focused Couple's Therapy". EFCT is a form of couple therapy that repairs attachment wounds by identifying and reshaping negative interaction patterns via reprocessing the emotions that create them. This focus on base emotions allows partners to move past surface-level arguments and address the deeper needs for security and connection. 

EFTC the only form of couple therapy that has been shown to move partners from insecure to secure attachment. By creating a secure emotional base, EFCT provides you with a sustainable and transformative healing process that reshapes communication patterns and facilitates lasting, peaceful love.

The typical benefits of EFT therapy include:

• Restoration of the emotional bond: EFT facilitates a deeper connection between partners, leading to a significant decrease in feelings of isolation, loneliness, and relationship distress.

• De-escalation of conflict: Many couples experience a rapid reduction in the frequency and intensity of arguments as they learn to identify and stop their negative interaction cycles.

• Creation of a secure base: EFT helps you build a foundation of safety and trust. This process often results in a more profound sense of "we-ness," allowing both partners to feel more supported and valued within the relationship.
  
  

• Improved communication of needs: EFT enhances your ability to express vulnerable emotions and attachment needs, replacing criticism and withdrawal with clear, soft requests for connection.

• Long-term relationship stability: EFT leads to durable changes that persist over time. Research shows that the improvements made during therapy often continue to grow even after sessions have concluded.

• Enhanced individual well-being: A more secure relationship often leads to a reduction in individual stress, anxiety, and depression for both partners.

It's important to note that individual and couple experiences with EFT can vary, and a therapist who has been properly trained in EFT is much more likely to offer effective treatment compared with a clinician who is not trained through a professional organization that specializes in EFT.

Couples who have experienced relationship distress and/or individual traumas, such as:

• High-conflict cycles marked by constant arguments, circular fighting, or emotional "spirals."

• Infidelity or betrayals that have shattered the foundational sense of trust.

• Childhood neglect or attachment wounds that affect how you reach for your partner today.

• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and the secondary impact it has on intimacy.

• Chronic illness or loss that has created a sense of isolation within the relationship.

• Emotional withdrawal where one or both partners have "shut down" or feel like roommates.

• Parenting or family stressors that have strained the romantic bond.

• Minority and LGBTQIA2S+ individuals navigating minority stress, identity-related wounds, or a lack of societal support.

Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy can take anywhere from 8 sessions to several years of sessions, depending on your relationship history and the level of distress present. For example, if you and your partner generally have a secure foundation but have recently fallen into a "rut" or a specific negative cycle due to a life transition, there’s a good chance that you will be able to complete therapy within 8 to 20 sessions.

On the other hand, if your relationship is impacted by "attachment injuries"—such as a history of infidelity, deep betrayals, or childhood trauma that affects your ability to trust—you may require several years to complete EFCT. This is due to the fact that a lack of safety in the bond has likely caused significant guardedness and negative beliefs about your partner’s reliability. These underlying wounds and the resulting walls of protection may need to be addressed and softened first before you can safely move into deeper emotional reconnection, as these old wounds affect your interpretation of all current interactions. In addition, couples with complex histories often have multiple layers of "cycles" rather than just one, each of which must be de-escalated and reshaped.

The good news is that even those with significant attachment injuries often note improvement in their relationship satisfaction, such as a reduction in daily conflict and a budding sense of security, within a few months of consistent sessions.