Marriage Therapy & Couples Counselling Vancouver

A couple sitting on a couch during marriage counseling, engaged in a conversation.In marriage therapy and couples counselling, we don’t just focus on fixing problems; we also celebrate your strengths and successes as a couple. Together, we’ll explore what makes your relationship unique and identify the qualities and strengths that have brought you together. By building on these strengths, you’ll create a solid foundation for a healthy and fulfilling relationship.

Create Lasting Connection:

At the heart of every amazing relationship is a deep and meaningful connection between partners. Our goal is to help you and your partner cultivate a connection that is built on trust, respect, and mutual understanding. Through effective communication, emotional intimacy, and shared goals and values, you’ll create a bond that withstands the test of time.

Relationships can be both incredibly rewarding and deeply challenging. If you’re feeling disconnected from your partner or struggling to navigate conflicts, you’re not alone. We offer compassionate and effective couples therapy to help you and your partner strengthen your bond, improve communication, and rebuild intimacy.

Understanding Couples Counselling

Couples bring a unique dynamic to counselling. Both parties are involved in their relationship problems and therefore both play a role in building and implementing solutions. It is helpful to have counselling services from a professional who can provide a safe environment in which both partners can feel heard and understood. Our counsellors have extensive training and experience in marriage and relationship therapy. We use very active, ‘here and now’ approaches to inform the couples counselling that we do. 

Emotionally-Focused Therapy with Couples (EFT) in Couples Counselling

In couples counseling, Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) stands as a beacon of hope, guiding partners through the intricate landscape of their relationship dynamics with empathy, insight, and transformation. At [Your Therapy Center], we specialize in harnessing the power of EFT to help couples forge deeper emotional bonds, navigate conflicts, and cultivate lasting intimacy.

What is Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)?

Emotionally-Focused Therapy is a proven approach to couples counseling that focuses on the underlying emotional needs and attachment patterns within relationships. Developed by Dr. Sue Johnson, EFT is grounded in the belief that the quality of emotional connection between partners is paramount to relationship satisfaction and resilience.

How Does EFT Work?

EFT operates on the premise that distressed couples often experience negative cycles of interaction fueled by unmet attachment needs and underlying emotions such as fear, insecurity, or longing for closeness. Through a collaborative and structured process, EFT helps couples identify and reframe these negative patterns, fostering greater emotional responsiveness and bonding.

The Three Stages of EFT

  1. De-escalation: In the initial phase, couples learn to recognize and de-escalate their negative interaction cycles, creating a safe space for deeper exploration and vulnerability.
  2. Restructuring Interactions: Couples explore and understand the underlying emotions and attachment needs driving their behaviors. With guidance from the therapist, they learn to express these emotions more effectively and respond to each other’s needs with empathy and understanding.
  3. Consolidation: As couples experience greater emotional connection and responsiveness, they consolidate their newfound patterns of interaction, creating a more secure and resilient bond.

Benefits of EFT

  • Enhanced Communication: EFT helps couples develop more open, honest, and empathetic communication, leading to greater understanding and intimacy.
  • Conflict Resolution: By addressing underlying emotions and attachment needs, EFT equips couples with the tools to navigate conflicts constructively and find mutually satisfying resolutions.
  • Renewed Connection: Through the process of EFT, couples often experience a renewed sense of connection, closeness, and trust, laying the foundation for a more fulfilling and resilient relationship.

Why Choose EFT with our team?

Our skilled therapists are trained in Emotionally-Focused Therapy and are passionate about helping couples rebuild and strengthen their relationships. With empathy, expertise, and a commitment to excellence, we guide couples through the transformative journey of EFT, empowering them to create deeper emotional bonds and lasting intimacy.

Resources

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