COUPLES/ RELATIONSHIP COUNSELLING
$220/ 50min. or $330 / 75min. Session
All relationships get stuck at times. We miss our partner's cues, we get trapped in negative interaction patterns, and we lose that special feeling of connection.
Chantelle Beach has worked with many couples to help them regain that intimate connection using an Emotionally Focused Therapy approach, which uses emotion as the active agent of change.
What is Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)?
Emotionally Focused Therapy is designed to strengthen the emotional bond between partners by helping them understand and express their deepest feelings and needs. Developed through extensive research, EFT is based on the idea that secure emotional connections are vital for a healthy and fulfilling relationship. By addressing the unmet attachment needs that each partner experiences, EFT works to create a more stable and supportive relationship environment.
How Does EFT Work?
1. Understanding Emotional Patterns: EFT begins with identifying negative interaction patterns and emotional responses that contribute to conflict and disconnection. By recognizing these patterns, couples can start to understand how their interactions affect their emotional connection.
2. Creating Emotional Safety: The therapy process helps each partner feel safe to express their true emotions and vulnerabilities. This emotional safety is crucial for building trust and deepening the connection between partners.
3. Rebuilding Emotional Bond: Through guided conversations, partners learn to communicate their needs and feelings more effectively. EFT helps couples develop new ways of interacting that foster closeness and mutual support.
4. Strengthening the Relationship: The ultimate goal of EFT is to help couples build a stronger, more resilient relationship. As partners become more attuned to each other’s emotional needs and learn to respond in supportive ways, they experience renewed intimacy and connection.
Common Issues Addressed by EFT:
• Communication: Learn to express yourself clearly and listen more effectively, reducing misunderstandings and conflicts.
• Infidelity: Work through the pain of betrayal and rebuild trust in the relationship.
• Conflicts: Identify the root causes of disagreements and develop healthier ways to resolve them.
• Parenting: Navigate the challenges of raising children together while maintaining a strong partnership.
• Intimacy: Rekindle the emotional and physical closeness that may have diminished over time.
• Loss of Connection: Reconnect with your partner on a deeper level, addressing any feelings of disconnection or distance.
Why Seek Help?
If you and your partner are struggling with any of these issues or facing other challenges in your relationship, seeking help through a Psychologist trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy can be a transformative step. Many couples see significant improvement in just 8-10 sessions, making EFT a relatively short-term but highly impactful approach.
Rebuilding and maintaining a strong relationship takes effort and commitment, but with the support of a skilled therapist like Chantelle Beach, you can rediscover the intimacy and connection that brought you together in the first place. Don’t wait for problems to escalate—take the first step toward a healthier, more fulfilling relationship today.
Chantelle Beach has worked with many couples to help them regain that intimate connection using an Emotionally Focused Therapy approach, which uses emotion as the active agent of change.
What is Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)?
Emotionally Focused Therapy is designed to strengthen the emotional bond between partners by helping them understand and express their deepest feelings and needs. Developed through extensive research, EFT is based on the idea that secure emotional connections are vital for a healthy and fulfilling relationship. By addressing the unmet attachment needs that each partner experiences, EFT works to create a more stable and supportive relationship environment.
How Does EFT Work?
1. Understanding Emotional Patterns: EFT begins with identifying negative interaction patterns and emotional responses that contribute to conflict and disconnection. By recognizing these patterns, couples can start to understand how their interactions affect their emotional connection.
2. Creating Emotional Safety: The therapy process helps each partner feel safe to express their true emotions and vulnerabilities. This emotional safety is crucial for building trust and deepening the connection between partners.
3. Rebuilding Emotional Bond: Through guided conversations, partners learn to communicate their needs and feelings more effectively. EFT helps couples develop new ways of interacting that foster closeness and mutual support.
4. Strengthening the Relationship: The ultimate goal of EFT is to help couples build a stronger, more resilient relationship. As partners become more attuned to each other’s emotional needs and learn to respond in supportive ways, they experience renewed intimacy and connection.
Common Issues Addressed by EFT:
• Communication: Learn to express yourself clearly and listen more effectively, reducing misunderstandings and conflicts.
• Infidelity: Work through the pain of betrayal and rebuild trust in the relationship.
• Conflicts: Identify the root causes of disagreements and develop healthier ways to resolve them.
• Parenting: Navigate the challenges of raising children together while maintaining a strong partnership.
• Intimacy: Rekindle the emotional and physical closeness that may have diminished over time.
• Loss of Connection: Reconnect with your partner on a deeper level, addressing any feelings of disconnection or distance.
Why Seek Help?
If you and your partner are struggling with any of these issues or facing other challenges in your relationship, seeking help through a Psychologist trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy can be a transformative step. Many couples see significant improvement in just 8-10 sessions, making EFT a relatively short-term but highly impactful approach.
Rebuilding and maintaining a strong relationship takes effort and commitment, but with the support of a skilled therapist like Chantelle Beach, you can rediscover the intimacy and connection that brought you together in the first place. Don’t wait for problems to escalate—take the first step toward a healthier, more fulfilling relationship today.
Attachment
Emotionally Focused Therapy is rooted in Attachment Theory, and adult attachment styles can significantly influence romantic relationships. These styles, rooted in early childhood experiences, affect how individuals perceive and respond to intimacy, trust, and dependence in romantic contexts. Here's a rundown of the main attachment styles and how they typically manifest in relationships:
Secure Attachment:
Avoidant (or Dismissive) Attachment:
Fearful-Avoidant (or Disorganized) Attachment:
Understanding these attachment styles can be crucial for navigating and improving romantic relationships. People often develop awareness of their attachment style and work towards more secure patterns through self-reflection, communication, and sometimes therapy. In healthy relationships, partners can support each other’s growth and develop a more secure attachment dynamic together.
Emotionally Focused Therapy is rooted in Attachment Theory, and adult attachment styles can significantly influence romantic relationships. These styles, rooted in early childhood experiences, affect how individuals perceive and respond to intimacy, trust, and dependence in romantic contexts. Here's a rundown of the main attachment styles and how they typically manifest in relationships:
Secure Attachment:
- Characteristics: Individuals with a secure attachment style generally feel comfortable with intimacy and are able to balance closeness with independence. They tend to have positive views of themselves and others, are comfortable with emotional closeness, and have a healthy approach to conflict.
- In Relationships: They often foster healthy, stable relationships characterized by mutual respect, trust, and effective communication. They handle conflicts constructively and support their partners while also maintaining their own needs and boundaries.
- Characteristics: Those with an anxious attachment style often worry about their partner’s ability to love them back and may be preoccupied with the relationship. They might need a lot of reassurance and are sensitive to signs of rejection or abandonment.
- In Relationships: They might come across as clingy or overly dependent on their partner for emotional support. They may experience high levels of anxiety and fear about their partner's commitment and can become preoccupied with their relationship status.
Avoidant (or Dismissive) Attachment:
- Characteristics: Individuals with an avoidant attachment style typically value independence highly and often distance themselves emotionally from their partner. They may find it challenging to rely on others or to open up about their feelings.
- In Relationships: They may appear aloof or detached, and they might avoid closeness or intimacy. Their partners might feel neglected or undervalued as they prioritize self-reliance and can struggle with emotional availability.
Fearful-Avoidant (or Disorganized) Attachment:
- Characteristics: Those with a fearful-avoidant attachment style often have a complex relationship with intimacy. They might desire closeness but simultaneously fear it, leading to a push-pull dynamic. This style often stems from past trauma or inconsistent caregiving.
- In Relationships: They can be unpredictable and exhibit both anxious and avoidant behaviors. Their relationships might be marked by a cycle of seeking closeness and then withdrawing, leading to confusion and instability.
Understanding these attachment styles can be crucial for navigating and improving romantic relationships. People often develop awareness of their attachment style and work towards more secure patterns through self-reflection, communication, and sometimes therapy. In healthy relationships, partners can support each other’s growth and develop a more secure attachment dynamic together.