Therapist Ottawa informational guide
Emotion-Focused Therapy in Ottawa
Learn about an approach that attends to emotion, meaning and connection in individual, couple or family work. This is educational information, not a recommendation or a promise of results.
What it is
Emotion-Focused Therapy is an approach that attends to emotion, meaning and connection in individual, couple or family work. A label alone does not tell you exactly how an individual practitioner works.
General principles
Practitioners may describe this work through approaching emotion with care and using it as information rather than a problem to eliminate. Their training, scope and style can differ.
What a session may involve
A session may include slowing down around a meaningful moment and exploring emotions, needs or interaction patterns. You can ask for a clear explanation before trying any exercise or process.
Who may provide it
Different regulated and non-regulated professionals may describe training in an approach. Ask about relevant education, ongoing training, scope and registration, then verify regulated titles with the appropriate Ontario college.
A useful question
Do you use this approach with individuals, couples, or both?