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Emotion Focused Therapy at Forward Mind Counselling

Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT) is a collaborative approach that helps people identify, understand, and transform the emotions driving their thoughts and behaviours. At Forward Mind Counselling, we provide EFT in Surrey for individuals, couples, and families seeking to build stronger emotional awareness, repair relationships, and work through unresolved pain.

EFT is especially useful when emotions feel overwhelming or confusing, and when past experiences continue to shape how you relate to yourself and others.

What is Emotion Focused Therapy?

EFT is based on the idea that emotions are central to human experience and play a key role in how we think and act. While emotions can guide us, they can also keep us stuck when they remain unprocessed.

In EFT, the goal is not to suppress or ignore emotions, but to explore them in a safe and supportive space. By identifying underlying feelings, you can develop new ways of responding and create more meaningful connections with yourself and others.

What EFT Can Help With

EFT is a science-backed process that focuses on emotional awareness and transformation. During sessions, you and your therapist will use this modality to:

  • Identify patterns in how you respond emotionally
  • Explore how these patterns affect your relationships and self-perception
  • Learn to recognize secondary emotions (such as anger or withdrawal) that may be masking deeper feelings
  • Practice strategies to express and process emotions in healthier ways
  • Strengthen your ability to respond to emotional triggers with clarity and compassion
  • helps reduce reactivity and promotes long-term emotional growth.

What EFT Can Help With?

Emotion Focused Therapy is effective for a variety of concerns, especially when emotions play a central role in the difficulty. At Forward Mind Counselling, we use EFT to support:

Improving trust, intimacy, and communication by addressing emotional disconnection.

Uncovering and reshaping underlying emotional experiences that drive negative thoughts.

Safely exploring how past relationships affect present emotions.

Building confidence by understanding and validating your emotional experiences.

Helping families communicate more openly and respond to one another with empathy.

Processing complex emotions after the death of a loved one or other major life transitions.

What to Expect in EFT at Forward Mind Counselling

In your first sessions, we’ll work to build trust and create a safe environment where emotions can be explored without judgment. You’ll be encouraged to share experiences and feelings at your own pace.

EFT is collaborative, meaning your therapist will guide the process while respecting your comfort level. Together, you’ll practice noticing emotions as they arise, expressing them constructively, and finding new ways to respond to difficult situations.

Getting Started with EFT

EFT can help you better understand yourself and strengthen the way you connect with others. Over time, many people notice improved relationships, reduced stress, and greater confidence in handling emotions.

If you’re interested in learning how EFT can support your growth, contact Forward Mind Counselling to book a session today. We provide Emotion Focused Therapy in Surrey through both in-person and online appointments.

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