Welcome to NZCEFT
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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.
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.
NZCEFT Stance on Diversity
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We aim to cultivate a climate of inclusion, an environment where all can feel safe, valued, cared for, and given an opportunity to form meaningful connections with each other.
We seek to encourage practices that reflect New Zealand’s cultural diversity and in particular the spirit and intent of the Treaty of Waitangi. |
We recognise Maori as the Tangata Whenua of Aotearoa, and we are committed to upholding the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi - partnership with and protection of Taonga Maori founded in good faith.
We encourage practices which reflect New Zealand’s cultural diversity and the many cultures who have arrived here to make this our home.
We encourage practices which reflect New Zealand’s cultural diversity and the many cultures who have arrived here to make this our home.
In all facets of our work we strive to embody what we hope to see in the world — a just, loving humanity and community in which people are free to be themselves fully — where people can embrace their most basic universal human attachment needs without fear of persecution or marginalization as a result of religion, race, ethnic or national origin, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, class, mental health, physical character or disability.
These values are inherent in the attachment science and humanistic approach to intervention that all our work is based on.
Specifically, humanistic approaches such as EFT are collaborative and respectful.
We create a safe place for people and treat them as persons, not problems or types. Our approach is non-pathologising in practice.
Our values are inclusive and egalitarian while viewing human connection as sacred — something to be honoured and cultivated. Our scientific and theoretical base outlines key universals, emotion and attachment, while respecting individual differences.
These values are inherent in the attachment science and humanistic approach to intervention that all our work is based on.
Specifically, humanistic approaches such as EFT are collaborative and respectful.
We create a safe place for people and treat them as persons, not problems or types. Our approach is non-pathologising in practice.
Our values are inclusive and egalitarian while viewing human connection as sacred — something to be honoured and cultivated. Our scientific and theoretical base outlines key universals, emotion and attachment, while respecting individual differences.
Dr. Sue Johnson - EFT Creator
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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.
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.
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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.
