Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) in Vaughan
EFT helps you see the cycle that keeps you and the people you love stuck, and the longing underneath it. Learn to reach for each other in a new way.
Takes 2 minutes. No credit card. No referral needed.
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What is emotionally focused therapy?
The argument is about the dishes, and never about the dishes. Maybe one of you pushes to talk while the other goes quiet, and the distance does the real damage. From inside the cycle, it looks like the other person is the problem.
Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) helps you step back and see the cycle itself: the protest behind the criticism, the fear behind the silence, the longing both of you are protecting. The cycle becomes the problem, and you become the team that faces it.
EFT is one of the main approaches used in couples therapy, and it is also used with families and individuals. It works at the level of emotion and attachment, rather than only at the level of what gets said.
Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) is an attachment-based talk therapy for couples, families and individuals. It helps you map the negative cycle you get stuck in, reach the softer emotions underneath, and turn toward each other in new ways that rebuild trust and closeness.
Therapists who draw on EFT in Vaughan
These therapists draw on emotionally focused and couples-centred approaches in their practice. All are regulated by the CRPO. Confirm the fit in your free consultation.
Svetlana Antonyshyn
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Spot the cycle, in 20 seconds
This is a tiny taste of cycle mapping, a core EFT tool. Pick a pattern that sounds familiar.
“I push to talk about us, and he shuts down. So I push harder, and he disappears further.”
Protest and self-protection
Pursuing is usually a protest against distance: are you there for me? Withdrawing is usually protection: I cannot get this right, so I retreat before I make it worse.
What happens inside you in the second before you go quiet?
“He told me he goes silent because he is scared of failing me. I had been yelling at someone who was scared. That changed everything.”
In sessions your therapist helps you slow the cycle down, find what is underneath, and practice reaching in ways that land. Try it with a therapist, free for 20 minutes.
What EFT can help with
EFT works wherever attachment and emotion shape the struggle, for couples, families and individuals. These are the ones we see most often in Vaughan.
What your first EFT session actually looks like
Walking into a first session can be the hardest part. Here is exactly how that first session tends to go, so nothing is a mystery.
Settling in
No couch, no interrogation. Your therapist welcomes you, explains confidentiality in plain language, and you set the pace. You decide what to share and when.
Mapping what is going on
Together you sketch the territory: the situations that are hardest, the thoughts and feelings that show up, what you have already tried. You will probably hear yourself say things out loud for the first time.
Naming your cycle
With your therapist, you slow down one recent argument and map it like the demo above: the moves, the feelings underneath, the longing behind them. Couples often say this is the first time they have seen the fight from the outside.
Leaving with a plan
You agree on what you are working toward, roughly how many sessions it might take, and one small thing to notice or practice before next week.
What EFT therapy costs in Vaughan
No hidden fees and no pressure. Most private insurance plans cover a portion of psychotherapy fees.
Meet a therapist, ask anything, and see if EFT feels right. No credit card and no obligation.
Longer sessions built for two or more people in the room. Your first couples session runs 90 minutes at the same rate. Most private insurance plans cover a portion of services from a Registered Psychotherapist.
Ongoing one-on-one sessions after your initial assessment, on the same attachment patterns. We bill Sun Life, SSQ and Green Shield directly.
Your first full appointment is a longer initial assessment. You and your therapist get a clear picture of what you are working on and agree on a plan together.
Psychotherapy may also qualify for the medical expense tax credit in Canada. Questions about coverage? See our reduced-fee program or call us, we are happy to walk you through it.
Is EFT the right approach for you?
EFT is one of 18 evidence-based modalities our team works with. Here is an honest guide to when we would suggest it, and when we might suggest something else.
Your questions, answered
Do I need a referral for EFT in Vaughan?
No referral is needed. You can book a free 20-minute consultation online at psychotherapyclinic.janeapp.com or call (905) 553-9507. Most clients have their first full session within a week.
How long does EFT take?
It depends on how long the pattern has run and on what you are working through. You and your therapist agree on a rough plan early, then review progress together openly.
How much does EFT cost, and is it covered by insurance?
Couples and family sessions are $280 for 85 minutes, with the first couples session running 90 minutes at the same rate. Individual sessions are $180 for 55 minutes, and a first individual appointment is a 70-minute initial assessment at $245. Most private insurance plans cover a portion of services from a Registered Psychotherapist, and we bill Sun Life, SSQ and Green Shield directly.
Can I do EFT online?
Yes. We offer secure video sessions anywhere in Ontario, plus in-person sessions in Woodbridge, Vaughan and Barrie. Many people find online sessions a good fit, and your therapist will be honest with you if in-person would suit you better.
What happens in the free 20-minute consultation?
You talk with a therapist about what is going on and what you would like to change. They explain how EFT could help and answer your questions. No pressure and no commitment, and booking takes about 2 minutes.
Is EFT only for couples?
No. EFT is best known for couples work, but emotionally focused approaches are also used with families and individuals, working with the same attachment patterns.
Will the therapist take sides?
No. In EFT the negative cycle is the problem, not either partner. Your therapist helps both of you step out of it and face it as a team.
Is what I share confidential?
Yes. Our therapists are Registered Psychotherapists regulated by the CRPO. Everything you share stays confidential within the standard legal limits, which your therapist explains clearly in your first session.
EFT near you: Vaughan, Woodbridge, Barrie and online
In-person sessions at three locations, plus secure video sessions anywhere in Ontario. Evenings and weekends available.
Getting started is the easiest step
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Get matched with an EFT therapist
Based on what you are going through, your schedule and your preferences.
Start weekly sessions
In person in Vaughan or Woodbridge, or online anywhere in Ontario.