“ Family is the heart of our existence, the place where love is nurtured and where we find our truest selves” – Maya Angelou

Parenting can be a profound journey, often filled with challenges and uncertainties, that can take us to our emotional limits of love and pain. We all long for belonging, but somehow, we can end up far from what we long for, wondering how we got there. Emotionally Focused Family Therapy, or EFFT, offers a lifeline, in a compassionate and transformative approach to healing family dynamics.

As both a therapist and a parent, I have come to deeply appreciate how modern life brings unique and intense pressures on families. We receive no training on how to parent, and many of us become parents without healthy role models, carrying wounds from our own upbringing that may not have been resolved. We do our best, and sometimes it is incredibly hard, we simply do not have all the answers. Added to this, the pace of life, technology, and various demands on our time and attention, are creating disconnection like never before. EFFT is designed to help families navigate these complexities with empathy and understanding; restoring broken bonds and rebuilding security.

One of the strengths of EFFT is its adaptability to different family structures, including blended, LGBTQ+, single-parent, mixed-race or culture families. It dives deep into healing the bonds between family members, no matter the challenges; whether it’s navigating a family members diagnosis, addressing family disharmony, or supporting blended families and those going through divorce.

EFFT meets families where they are, embracing their unique stories and journeys. It provides a hopeful, supportive path towards reconnection, reminding us that, despite the difficulties, love and understanding can flourish. Through EFFT families can find their way back to a place of connection, understanding, and love. Allowing for the rediscovery of empathy, the development of deeper bonds, and the creation of secure, loving relationships that withstand the test of time.

We’re interested in beginning family therapy, what should we do next?

If you are interested in beginning family therapy, you can email me to arrange a free phone consultation, to discuss if therapy is suitable for your situation. This conversation will give you the opportunity to ask any questions you may have, and we can book in an initial session if appropriate.

What will happen in the initial session?

In the initial session, I will meet with either the parent(s), or your whole family to talk through what has been happening, and how I can help.

After this session, I will then work dyadically with different relationships within the family system.