Looking for Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)?
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) is a unique and highly effective form of therapy that helps people understand and improve their emotional relationships with themselves and others. Based on attachment science, a theory of personality development and intimate relationships, EFT is a humanistic, systemic and experiential psychotherapy that focuses on key emotions that shape individual experience and intimate bonds. Initially developed by Sue Johnson in the 1980s for the treatment of couples, it is proving to be equally effective in individual and family therapy.
EFT suggests that we are biologically programmed to create and maintain strong emotional bonds throughout our lives, providing a solid foundation on which we can build supportive relationships with others. As human beings, we all need reliable, trustworthy people in our lives to feel supported and comforted!When these bonds are strong, we tend to be happier and healthier, and better able to cope with the stress of life’s challenges. However, when we’ve experienced trauma, abandonment or have an insecure attachment style, we learn to protect ourselves.
“In insecure relationships, we disguise our vulnerabilities so our partner never really sees us“
(Sue Johnson)
Being able to access, distill and organize our emotional experiences and to clearly communicate them to those we love can fully transform our lives and our relationships.
How I can help you
Couple or individual therapy
One of the great benefits of EFT is its versatility. While it is widely known for helping couples strengthen their relationships, it is also extremely effective for individuals and families.
Supervision
Would you like to improve your skills as an EFT therapist? Find out how I can help you improve your theoretical knowledge and clinical skills in a safe and welcoming environment.
Couple intensives
Do you feel paralyzed, or would like to kickstart your treatment? The personalized format of Intensive Therapy for Couples allows you to achieve more in less time.
About me
As an EFT certified therapist and supervisor by ICEEFT (International Center for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy), I have extensive experience in individual and couple therapy. After graduating as a psychologist at Federal University of Paraná (UFPR- Brazil), I completed my doctoral studies at Université de Sherbrooke. Scientific integrity has always been paramount in my work, as has the importance of fostering a secure emotional bond with my clients, thus ensuring an effective and ethical therapeutic approach.
