Rebuild Trust. Deepen Connection.
When the same arguments repeat and you feel more like roommates than partners, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) can help you rediscover the closeness you're longing for.
When Marriage Feels Hard
Even Strong Relationships Face Seasons of Struggle
Maybe you feel like you're having the same argument over and over, with no real resolution.
Perhaps you've drifted apart — sharing a home and a life, but feeling emotionally disconnected.
You might be navigating a betrayal, a major life change, or simply the slow erosion of intimacy that happens when life gets busy.
At Graceway Wellness, we help couples pause the cycle of conflict and reconnect with the bond that brought them together — through practical, compassionate guidance grounded in emotional safety and mutual understanding.
What is Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)?
A Research-Backed Approach to Healing Relationships
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) is one of the most effective, evidence-based approaches for helping couples repair and strengthen their bond.
Developed by Dr. Sue Johnson, EFT focuses on identifying the emotional needs and fears driving disconnection — and learning to reach for one another with empathy instead of frustration.
Rather than simply teaching communication techniques, EFT helps you understand the deeper patterns at play:
- Why the same conflicts keep repeating
- What emotional needs are going unmet
- How fear and hurt show up as anger or withdrawal
- How to rebuild trust and emotional safety
EFT doesn't just manage conflict — it transforms how you connect.
How EFT Therapy Helps
Breaking the Cycle, Rebuilding the Bond
Through the structured, step-by-step framework of EFT, our therapist, Sara, guides couples to:
- De-escalate conflict and reduce tension
- Recognize and break recurring negative patterns
- Communicate needs clearly and without defensiveness
- Rebuild emotional safety and trust
- Deepen intimacy, empathy, and partnership
- Foster lasting closeness that endures through life's challenges
You'll move from blame and defensiveness to curiosity and compassion — for each other and for the relationship you're rebuilding together.
The EFT Program
A Structured Journey Towards Lasting Change
Program Snapshot:
Duration: 12 sessions
Based on the EFT model developed by Dr. Sue Johnson
Available virtually or in-person
Program Fee: $2,200/couple (Saving $500 compared to our normal per session billing totalling $2,700)
Eligible for Private Insurance Reimbursement
Sessions must be completed within 6 months
The program is designed to take you through the three stages of EFT:
Stage 1: De-Escalation: Identifying the negative cycle and creating emotional safety.
Stage 2: Restructuring the Bond: Expressing deeper emotions, unmet needs, and building new patterns of connection.
Stage 3: Consolidation: Strengthening your new way of relating and applying it to ongoing challenges.
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Who Benefits from EFT?
This Approach Works for Many Relationship Challenges
EFT can help couples navigating:
Chronic conflict and recurring arguments
Emotional disconnection or "growing apart"
Communication breakdowns
Trust issues or betrayal recovery
Parenting transitions and strain
Grief or loss within the relationship
Cultural or value differences
Intimacy challenges
Whether you're newly married or decades into your partnership, EFT provides a pathway to deeper connection.
For Christian Couples Seeking Faith Integration
Where Love & Faith Meet
For couples who wish to include their Christian faith, we can integrate prayer, scripture reflection, and faith-based resources throughout your EFT sessions.
Faith is never imposed — it's woven in respectfully at your comfort level.
Many couples find that grounding therapy in shared spiritual values brings new depth and unity to their relationship journey. Learn more about our faith integrated approach.
What to Expect
A Safe Space for Honest Conversation
You'll start with a free 15-minute consultation where you can share what brings you in and ask any questions about the EFT program.
If it feels like a good fit, you'll begin your first session focused on understanding your relationship dynamic and setting shared goals for change.
EFT is not about taking sides — it's about helping you both rediscover connection, trust, and hope.
Our therapist creates a safe, structured environment where both partners feel heard, understood, and supported throughout the process.
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Other Services We Offer
Supporting Relationships at Every Stage
In addition to marriage counselling, we also offer:
• Premarital Counselling (Prepare & Enrich) — Build a strong foundation before you say I do.
• Individual Therapy — For personal growth alongside relationship work.
• Grief Counselling — Process loss together as a couple.
Serving Couples Across Burlington, Oakville, Milton, Missisauga, Hamilton
& Ontario
Marriage counselling and EFT therapy are available both in-person and virtually:
- In-Person Sessions: Available at our Burlington office — easily accessible for couples in Burlington, Oakville, Milton, Mississauga, Hamilton.
- Virtual Sessions: Available across Ontario for couples who prefer the flexibility of online sessions.
Our office location at the Burlington-Oakville border offers convenient access and private, comfortable space for your sessions.
You were created for more.
Love is Worth the Work — and You Don't Have To Do It Alone
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