Welcome to The Singapore Community for Emotionally Focused Therapy (SGEFT)
Welcome to The Singapore Community for Emotionally Focused Therapy (SGEFT)
Welcome to The Singapore Community for Emotionally Focused Therapy (SGEFT)
Welcome to The Singapore Community for Emotionally Focused Therapy (SGEFT)
Welcome to The Singapore Community for Emotionally Focused Therapy (SGEFT)
Welcome to The Singapore Community for Emotionally Focused Therapy (SGEFT)
Who We Are
We are a community of mental health professionals with training in Emotionally Focused Therapy! The SGEFT is an approved affiliate of the International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEEFT) and the work of Dr. Sue Johnson.
Our Purpose
We seek to become excellent practitioners that committed to the EFT model by:
- Organizing quality training, supervision, and peer support opportunities while encouraging EFT certification
- Functioning as an Information Hub about Emotionally Focused Therapy in Singapore
- Providing skilled EFT therapists to couples, individuals, and families, educating them about EFT and the EFT resources and referral base available to strengthen and transform their relationship bonds
The Journey of the Singapore EFT Community
A Message from The Community Leader
Winny Lu Aldridge
Certified EFT Trainer-in-Training, Supervisor, and Therapist
How the EFT Community in Singapore Began and Grew
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) first came to Singapore in 2007, when Dr. Ting Liu introduced this meaningful, evidence-based approach to supporting couples. At the time, EFT was new to many of us, but her visit planted the seeds for a movement that would steadily grow and flourish.
We are deeply grateful to Dr. Ting Liu, whose dedication and generosity have been vital in nurturing EFT’s presence here. Despite her busy schedule, she has made regular visits over the years, always encouraging us with hope and care that more people in Singapore would benefit from EFT. What makes Dr. Ting’s guidance especially precious is her deep understanding of and sensitivity to Asian culture. Her culturally attuned approach has made a real difference in how we learn and practice EFT in our local context. We truly appreciate all she has done and continues to do for our community.
In those early days, learning EFT wasn’t easy. Resources and supervision opportunities were limited, and there was no local community to turn to. Only a few practitioners pursued certification through the International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEEFT).
But slowly, a small group of therapists began training together, supporting one another, and embracing the transformative power of EFT. In 2019, some of us formed an informal support group that eventually grew into the Singapore Community for Emotionally Focused Therapy (SGEFT). We proudly became an ICEEFT-affiliated community in 2021.
Today, we have over 60 members and continue to grow. It has been truly heartwarming to see more therapists embracing EFT and experiencing the deep connection it brings to their work. We meet regularly for Peer Support Groups, with members taking turns to facilitate learning in both online and in-person sessions. Together, we share referrals, ask questions, and deepen our understanding of EFT.
EFT is more relevant than ever, as individuals, couples, and families face growing emotional and relational challenges in modern Singapore. Many therapists now use EFT not only in couple therapy, but also with individuals and families.
We offer regular training in all three main EFT approaches:
- EFCT – Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy
- EFIT – Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy
- EFFT – Emotionally Focused Family Therapy
While EFT is a proven and effective approach, becoming a skilled EFT practitioner takes more than just attending EFT training. Ongoing supervision and peer support are essential. Join us in our peer learning group. Let’s LEARN and GROW together in this powerful modality.
From the early seeds of EFT sown in Singapore by Dr. Ting Liu, a vibrant and supportive community has grown. Our journey has been shaped by heart, connection, and resilience. We take pride in being a diverse and inclusive group, welcoming members of all backgrounds, regardless of religion, language, gender, or culture. As we move forward, I look forward to continuing this journey together and sharing the healing impact of EFT with more people throughout Singapore and across Southeast Asia.
EFT Training Tracks
2026 EFT Training Events by SGEFT
Please visit the Event page to register
21-22 Jan & 28-29 Jan 2026 (Wed - Thu)
Hybrid EFCT Core Skills 1-2 (4-day)
9 AM
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4.30 PM
In-Person| Singapore
21-22 Jan & 28-29 Jan 2026 (Wed - Thu)
Hybrid EFCT Core Skills 1-2 (4-day)
Participants must complete a 4-day EFCT Externship as a prerequisite to join the Core Skills Advanced Training. This program comprises four ...
9 AM
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4.30 PM
In-Person| Singapore
6-7 April 2026 (Mon-Tue)
In-Person EFIT Consultation (2-day)
9 AM
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4.30 PM
In-Person| Singapore
6-7 April 2026 (Mon-Tue)
In-Person EFIT Consultation (2-day)
In this two-part course, you will learn from expert trainers as they show and talk about their therapy sessions – where they get stuck, how ...
9 AM
-
4.30 PM
In-Person| Singapore
8-11 Apr 2026 (Wed-Sat)
Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy (EFCT) Externship
9 AM
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4.45 PM
In-Person| Singapore
8-11 Apr 2026 (Wed-Sat)
Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy (EFCT) Externship
An Externship in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy® is an immersive four-day (24-hour) training experience, foundational for therapists ai...
9 AM
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4.45 PM
In-Person| Singapore
13-16 Apr 2026 (Mon-Thu)
Core Skills Session 3-4
9 AM
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4.45 PM
In-Person| Singapore
13-16 Apr 2026 (Mon-Thu)
Core Skills Session 3-4
Advance Core Skills training consists of four sessions, each lasting two days (12 hours), that focus on refining specific interventions to s...
9 AM
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4.45 PM
In-Person| Singapore
8-9 Jul 2026 (Wed-Thu)
Healing from Infidelity with EFT
9 AM
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5 PM
In-Person| Singapore
8-9 Jul 2026 (Wed-Thu)
Healing from Infidelity with EFT
This 2-day workshop focuses on using Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to help couples navigate the complex emotions that arise after infide...
9 AM
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5 PM
In-Person| Singapore
Emotionally Focused Therapy vs. Emotion Focus Therapy
UNDERSTANDING THE DISTINCTIONs
The distinctions between Emotionally Focused Therapy and Emotion Focused Therapy go beyond spelling differences. Since their start in the mid-eighties, the co-developers of the original model of Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy have gone in different directions to expand their approaches.
Dr. Sue Johnson is the primary developer of Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), an attachment-based model that integrates experiential and systemic approaches within an attachment orientation. EFT is not only known as a cutting edge, empirically validated couple intervention, but also extending its benefits to families and individuals. EFT stands out for its numerous publications and extensive empirical research with couples.
Dr. Les Greenberg, on the other hand, shifted Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT) towards intrapsychic individual therapy from original couple therapy focus, altering its name to emotion-focused therapy or process-experiential therapy. Greenberg’s approach focuses on emotion dynamics.
Learn More
Source: Brubacher, L. (2017). Distinguishing Emotionally Focused from Emotion-focused. Distinguishing Emotionally Focused From Emotion-focused.
main differences between two modalities
To know more detail about the differences between the two modalities, please go to resource page or visit: Distinguishing Emotionally Focused from Emotion-focused (lbrubacher.com)
We know that love makes us vulnerable, but also that we are never as safe and strong as when we are sure we are loved. — Dr. Sue Johnson
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