Welcome to NZCEFT

​We are the New Zealand Community for Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). 

If you are looking for couples counselling, we can assist in finding an EFT-trained therapist in your region. If you are a therapist interested in becoming a certified EFT practitioner, we can help you plan your journey.

We are a group of practitioners who are trained in EFT. We are committed to bringing EFT to wider New Zealand – for clients and for other practitioners to enhance their skill set.

EFT, developed by Dr. Sue Johnson, is being studied and practised around the world and is recognised as an effective, evidenced-based couples and family therapy.

Dr. Sue Johnson - EFT Creator

Dr. Sue Johnson is an author, clinical psychologist, researcher, professor, popular presenter and speaker and a leading innovator in the field of couple therapy and adult attachment.

​Sue developed EFT as a therapeutic model in the 1980's. Since then, EFT has proven its effectiveness in over 30 years of peer-reviewed clinical research.

Sue is founding Director of the International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy and Distinguished Research Professor at Alliant University in San Diego, California, as well as Professor Emeritus, Clinical Psychology, at the University of Ottawa, Canada.

In 2016, Sue was awarded Psychologist of the Year by the American Psychological Association. Sue has also been made a Member of the Order of Canada, the country’s highest civilian honour recognising outstanding achievement, dedication to the community and service to Canada.

We'd Love To Hear From You

So whether you are looking for EFT counselling to assist in your intimate relationship, or you are a counsellor looking to explore how EFT can assist your clients, get in touch with us. We can help.