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Emotion-Focused Therapy Calgary
Reconnect with Your Emotions and Relationships
Welcome to Virtuous Circle Counselling, where we specialize in providing emotion-focused therapy (EFT) in Calgary. Our team of skilled therapists is dedicated to helping you explore and understand your emotions, improve your relationships, and achieve a deeper sense of emotional well-being. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or other emotional challenges, our emotion-focused therapy can offer a transformative path to healing and growth.
What is Emotionally Focused Therapy?
Emotionally Focused Therapy is a type of psychotherapy that centres on emotions as the key to understanding and resolving psychological issues. Developed in the 1980s by Dr. Sue Johnson and Les Greenberg, EFT is based on the premise that emotions are fundamental to who we are and how we experience the world.
This approach to therapy is designed to help individuals and couples explore their emotional experiences and understand how these emotions affect their behaviours and relationships. By identifying and processing emotions in a safe and supportive environment, clients can develop healthier emotional responses and foster stronger, more secure relationships.
At Virtuous Circle Counselling, our emotion-focused therapists in Calgary use EFT to help clients navigate complex emotional landscapes, recognize their underlying needs, and learn to express their feelings in a constructive way. Our goal is to help you reconnect with yourself and others, fostering emotional health and well-being.
What Does Emotionally Focused Therapy Aim to Do?
Emotionally Focused Therapy aims to uncover the underlying emotional dynamics that contribute to relationship distress and personal challenges. It helps individuals and couples recognize negative emotional patterns, such as fear, shame, or anger, and understand how these emotions impact their behaviour and interactions with others.
By bringing these patterns to light, EFT works to transform negative cycles into positive ones, fostering healthier communication, deeper emotional bonds, and greater emotional regulation.
Emotion-focused therapy at Virtuous Circle Counselling aims to:
- Identify and understand emotions: EFT helps clients become more aware of their emotions, how they are experienced in the body, and how they influence thoughts and actions.
- Restructure emotional responses: Clients learn to modify maladaptive emotional responses and develop healthier ways of processing and expressing emotions.
- Enhance emotional bonds: EFT focuses on strengthening emotional connections in relationships, fostering a sense of safety, trust, and intimacy.
- Promote emotional regulation: Through EFT, clients develop the ability to regulate their emotions more effectively, leading to improved mental health and well-being.
Who Needs Emotion-Focused Therapy?
Emotionally Focused Therapy is a versatile and effective approach that can benefit a wide range of individuals and couples. It is particularly beneficial for those who:
- Are experiencing relationship difficulties: Couples struggling with communication issues, emotional disconnection, or frequent conflicts can benefit greatly from EFT. It helps partners understand and respond to each other’s emotional needs, fostering a more secure attachment.
- Suffer from anxiety, depression, or trauma: Individuals dealing with emotional disorders such as anxiety, depression, or the aftermath of trauma can find relief through EFT by learning to process and manage their emotions in a healthier way.
- Struggle with emotional regulation: EFT is ideal for those who find it challenging to understand or control their emotions, helping them develop skills for emotional awareness and regulation.
- Want to improve their self-awareness and emotional intelligence: Emotion-focused therapy can help individuals gain insight into their emotional processes, enhance self-awareness, and cultivate emotional intelligence.
If you are looking to understand your emotions better, improve your relationships, or overcome emotional challenges, our emotion-focused therapists can provide the guidance and support you need.
What Are the Benefits of Emotion-Focused Therapy?
Emotionally Focused Therapy offers numerous benefits for individuals and couples seeking to improve their emotional and relational well-being. The benefits of EFT include:
- Improved Emotional Awareness: EFT helps clients gain a deeper understanding of their emotions and how they affect their thoughts and behaviours. This increased awareness can lead to more intentional and constructive emotional responses.
- Strengthened Relationships: By fostering better communication and understanding, EFT helps couples develop stronger, more secure bonds. It promotes a deeper emotional connection and trust between partners.
- Enhanced Emotional Regulation: Clients learn to manage their emotions more effectively, reducing the impact of negative emotions and increasing emotional resilience.
- Reduction in Symptoms of Mental Health Disorders: EFT has been shown to be effective in reducing symptoms of anxiety, depression, and trauma-related disorders, as it helps individuals process and heal from emotional pain.
- Long-Term Results: The skills and insights gained through EFT are sustainable and can lead to lasting improvements in emotional and relational health.
How Long Does Emotion-Focused Therapy Take?
The duration of emotion-focused therapy can vary depending on the individual’s needs and goals. On average, EFT for couples typically involves 8 to 20 sessions, while individual EFT may take 12 to 16 sessions. However, some clients may benefit from a longer or shorter course of therapy, depending on the complexity of their emotional concerns and the progress they make during sessions.
At Virtuous Circle Counselling, our therapists work closely with clients to develop a personalized treatment plan that aligns with their unique needs and circumstances.
What Can You Expect During a Session?
During an emotion-focused therapy session at Virtuous Circle Counselling, you can expect a supportive and non-judgmental environment where you can explore your emotions safely. Here’s what a typical EFT session may involve:
- Building a Therapeutic Alliance: The therapist works to establish a strong, collaborative relationship with you, fostering trust and safety.
- Exploring Emotional Experiences: You will be encouraged to explore and express your emotions, thoughts, and experiences in a safe and supportive space.
- Identifying Negative Patterns: The therapist helps you identify negative emotional patterns and behaviours that contribute to your challenges or relationship distress.
- Restructuring Emotional Responses: You will learn to transform negative emotional responses into positive ones, developing healthier ways of coping with emotions and fostering stronger emotional bonds.
- Practicing New Skills: Sessions often include exercises and techniques designed to help you practice new skills for emotional awareness, regulation, and communication.
Our emotion-focused therapists are here to guide you through this transformative process, helping you build a more emotionally fulfilling and connected life.
When Should You Consider Emotion-Focused Therapy?
Consider seeking emotion-focused therapy if you are experiencing difficulties with emotional regulation, struggling with anxiety, depression, or trauma, or facing relationship challenges that are rooted in emotional disconnection or conflict. EFT can be a powerful tool for healing and growth, helping you better understand and manage your emotions and strengthen your relationships.
Why Choose Virtuous Circle Counselling for Emotion-Focused Therapy?
At Virtuous Circle Counselling, our experienced team of therapists specializes in emotion-focused therapy, offering compassionate and effective support tailored to your unique needs. We are committed to helping you achieve emotional well-being and fostering stronger, healthier relationships. Whether you are seeking individual therapy or couples counselling, we provide a safe and supportive space where you can explore your emotions and achieve lasting change.
Take the First Step Towards Emotional Wellness Today
If you are ready to explore your emotions, improve your relationships, and enhance your emotional well-being, contact Virtuous Circle Counselling today to learn more about our emotion-focused therapy in Calgary. Our team is here to support you every step of the way on your journey to emotional health and fulfilment.
Book Your Appointment Online
We are currently accepting new clients however being a good fit is everything in a therapeutic alliance. When you’re ready, please contact us for a free 30-minute phone consultation to see if we match your needs and goals.
Our Alberta Locations
WestMount Corporate Campus
4838 Richard Rd SW Suite 300
Calgary, AB T3E 6L1
Phone: (587) 856-8369
Crowfoot West Business Centre
600 Crowfoot Crescent NW Suite 340
Calgary, AB T3G 0B4
Phone: (403) 797-0660
North Campus
160 Quarry Park Blvd SE Suite 300
Calgary, AB T2C 3G3
Phone: (587) 782-4277
Our Edmonton Locations
ELM Business Park
9426 51 Ave NW Suite 201
Edmonton, AB T6E 5A6
Phone: (587) 741-2364
Our British Columbia Locations
Landmark 6
1631 Dickson Ave Suite 1100
Kelowna, BC V1Y 0B5
Phone: (778) 654-5396
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Sunday: 8am to 8pm
Saturday: 8am to 8pm
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