Struggling with overwhelming emotions, unresolved trauma , or relationship issues ? Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT) helps you process deep feelings, heal emotional wounds, and build stronger connections with others.
What it helps with
How it works
Early on
You and your counsellor slow down a hard moment, like the tight chest when someone pulls away. Together you name the feeling and the need beneath it.
As you go
Your counsellor helps you stay with a feeling safely and at your pace. You may imagine talking to someone important and saying what you needed from them.
Over time
You try new ways to respond to your feelings and to reach out to others. You and your counsellor decide together how long to keep going.
Not sure? A free consultation can help you choose.
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Struggling with overwhelming emotions, unresolved trauma, or relationship issues? Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT) helps you process deep feelings, heal emotional wounds, and build stronger connections with others. This article breaks down what EFIT is, how it works, and how it can benefit you.
EFIT is a research-based, short-term, and goal-oriented approach. It helps people resolve emotional distress and improve their relationships. EFIT adapts the principles of Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), originally developed by experts for couples.
EFIT typically involves 8-20 sessions, depending on the individual's needs and goals. The therapy sessions are structured and guided by a licensed therapist who specializes in EFIT. The therapist helps the individual identify and process their emotions, thoughts, and behaviours. These patterns may be causing distress or affecting their relationships.
EFIT uses techniques like mindfulness, visualization, guided imagery, and somatic experiencing. These tools help individuals explore and express their emotions. Therapists also help clients identify their attachment patterns. These patterns shape how people form and maintain relationships. By understanding these patterns, individuals learn to build healthy, secure connections with others.
EFIT effectively treats various mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, and relationship struggles. Research shows a 90% success rate in reducing emotional distress and improving relationship satisfaction. The therapy also builds stronger self-awareness, emotional regulation, and communication skills.
EFIT is suitable for individuals who are motivated to explore and process their emotions, thoughts, and behaviours in a safe and supportive environment. EFIT is particularly helpful for individuals who struggle with attachment issues, relationship issues, or unresolved trauma. If you're interested in EFIT, you can schedule a consultation with a licensed therapist who specializes in EFIT.
Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy is a breakthrough in mental health treatment that can help individuals process their emotions, heal their wounds, and strengthen their relationships. EFIT is a short-term and goal-oriented therapy that is based on the principles of Emotionally Focused Therapy. EFIT can help individuals improve their emotional distress, relationship satisfaction, self-awareness, emotional regulation, and communication skills.
If you're interested in exploring Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy, schedule a consultation with our team of licensed therapists who specialize in EFIT. Take the first step towards improving your emotional well-being and relationships today! Get in touch with us.
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FAQs
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In an emotionally focused individual therapy (EFIT) session, you and your counsellor slow down and pay close attention to what you feel. You might talk about a recent argument and notice where the hurt or fear shows up in your body. Your counsellor may invite you to imagine speaking to someone important and say what you needed. You share as much or as little as you like.
EFIT uses the same ideas as emotionally focused therapy (EFT), but you come on your own. In EFT for couples, two partners explore their bond together in the room. In EFIT, you explore your own feelings and attachment patterns, the ways you learned to seek closeness and comfort. Many people choose it when a partner cannot or does not want to join.
No, you decide what to share and when. Your counsellor goes at your pace and helps you feel steady before any deeper work on painful memories or complex trauma. You can pause or change direction at any time. If you are in crisis or thinking about suicide, call or text 9-8-8, call 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433), or call 911 if you are in danger.
Yes, many people do EFIT by video from anywhere in BC, and you can also meet in person. Online sessions can still include noticing feelings in your body and imagined conversations with people who matter to you. It helps to choose a quiet, private space where you feel comfortable showing emotion. Our intake team can suggest counsellors who fit how and where you want to meet.
It may be, depending on your plan and your counsellor. Many extended health plans cover Registered Clinical Counsellors and Canadian Certified Counsellors (RCC/CCC), so it is worth checking your own plan. We also offer sliding scale rates for eligible people. You can read more on our fees and funding page.