For Therapists

Why Become an EFT Therapist?

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) is well-known for its high success rates, particularly in couples therapy, where it consistently produces long-lasting positive results. Individual symptoms of depression, anxiety, and trauma have been shown to improve, as has the successful management of threat responses. This viability is driving a developing interest for EFT professionals, as familiarity with psychological well-being’s significance increments. A therapist’s ability to provide specialized services in a variety of settings, including private practices, clinics, and to a wide range of populations, is enhanced by learning EFT, as are their professional skills. The standards of EFT can fundamentally add to a specialist’s self-awareness, developing comprehension they might interpret connections and profound elements. Contributing to the growing body of research that is advancing the validation and refinement of EFT therapy can also be part of being an EFT therapist. The use of EFT to assist clients in making meaningful changes in their relationships brings a profound sense of job satisfaction in addition to these professional advantages, making the position of an EFT therapist both rewarding on a professional and personal level.

EFT Certification

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) offers three distinct training paths, uniquely tailored to provide effective therapy for individuals, couples, and families. Each path is specialized to address the specific needs and dynamics of these different relational units, ensuring targeted and impactful therapeutic interventions.

EFT for couples.  By becoming certified in Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy (EFCT), you can significantly enhance your therapeutic toolkit. This certification provides you with a research-supported approach to effectively address the intricate dynamics of couple relationships. As an EFCT therapist, you’ll be able to facilitate deeper emotional connections and improved communication among couples, bolstering your professional expertise and increasing your appeal to clients seeking meaningful and lasting relationship transformations. 

To find our more about EFCT Certification, please click here

EFT for individuals.  Begin your EFT training journey by exploring our list of EFIT-related courses, tailored to equip you with the skills necessary for successful individuals therapy. The steps indicated below are guidelines for those wishing to become a Certified Emotionally Focused Individuals Therapist. 

To find our more about EFIT Certification, please click here

EFT for families.  Begin your EFT training journey by exploring our list of EFFT-related courses, tailored to equip you with the skills necessary for successful family therapy. The steps indicated below are guidelines for those wishing to become Certified Emotionally Focused Family Therapists. 

To find our more about EFIT Certification, please click here

EFT Library

The ever-growing list of Emotionally Focused Family Therapy (EFFT) resources is a treasure trove for therapists working with families of all kinds. Here you’ll discover extensive materials, from research papers to practical tools, aiding therapists in enhancing their practice and understanding of EFFT. This compilation is invaluable for both novices and seasoned practitioners, fostering continuous learning and development in family-centered therapeutic approaches.

For an extensive list of articles, publications and books please click here

Upcoming workshops

In order to develop a community of EFT therapists in Cyprus and with the aim of their constant improvements for serving the needs of people in the region, EFT Cyprus will be organizing it’s own workshops in the near future.  Meanwhile, International Center for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEEFT) and it’s numerous regional members and centres regularly uphold exciting EFT workshops on a wide variety of topics for various levels of EFT therapists.

To see the list of some of the workshops available at the moment, please click here

Let's begin our journey together!

Link with other EFT therapists and ICEEFT

EFT Cyprus provides a vital link to connection with other EFT Therapists locally, as well as support in linking with ICEEFT!  We share information about latest EFT research, trainings coming up, provide helpful resources, and lean into each other for referrals.

Creating EFT community in Cyprus

EFT Cyprus is offering regular EFT community gatherings for support, encouragement, equipping, case consultation and much more.  We want it to be fun and productive.  We get to know each other, share training information, dive into some ‘stuck’ cases and discuss latest developments.

Supporting EFT community in Cyprus

Access to EFT supervisors, EFT certification, collaboration on cases and referrals are among a vast list of support options available to EFT Cyprus community members.

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