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Expert Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples
Counselling 4 Couples is a dedicated relationship therapy practice specialising in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and the Hold Me Tight (HMT) Programme. With over two decades of professional experience, our practice combines clinical expertise with compassionate support to help couples and individuals rebuild emotional connections and resolve relationship challenges. We offer both in-person sessions at our North London clinic and accessible online counselling for clients worldwide. Our approach prioritises attachment theory and experiential techniques to address communication breakdowns, infidelity, and emotional disconnection. As an ICEEFT-certified therapist and BACP-accredited professional, we maintain rigorous ethical standards and continuous professional development.Our services include structured couple workshops, individual therapy, and advanced EFT training for mental health professionals. We create a safe, non-judgmental environment where clients can explore vulnerabilities and develop sustainable relational strategies. Our commitment to diversity ensures inclusive support for all relationship dynamics, including same-sex and intercultural partnerships. We provide tailored interventions for pre-marital counselling, post-separation healing, and relationship maintenance. Our practice integrates systemic and humanistic frameworks to address both immediate concerns and long-term emotional wellbeing. Through evidence-based methodologies, we empower clients to transform destructive interaction patterns into secure, fulfilling connections.
Services
Couple Counselling
Emotionally Focused Therapy
Hold Me Tight Programme
Online Relationship Therapy
EFT Training Workshops
Individual Therapy
Pre-Marital Counselling
Post-Infidelity Recovery
Communication Skills Coaching
Relationship Maintenance
Highlights and features
- Certified Emotionally Focused Therapist with 20+ years experience
- BACP-accredited professional adhering to strict ethical standards
- Offers both in-person and accessible online therapy sessions
- Specialist in attachment-based interventions for relationship repair
- Provides structured Hold Me Tight Programme for relationship enhancement
Associations and certifications
- ICEEFT
- BACP
Services
Couple Counselling
Our couple counselling service provides a safe space for partners to address emotional disconnection and communication breakdowns. Using evidence-based Emotionally Focused Therapy techniques, we help couples identify destructive interaction patterns and develop secure attachment strategies. Sessions focus on rebuilding trust, improving emotional regulation, and fostering physical intimacy through structured interventions.
Hold Me Tight Programme
This structured eight-session programme follows Dr Sue Johnson's attachment-based framework to strengthen relationship foundations. Through guided conversations and practical exercises, couples learn to navigate emotional triggers and create lasting connection. The programme combines educational components with experiential learning to transform relationship dynamics in a supportive environment.
Emotionally Focused Therapy
Our Emotionally Focused Therapy specialism addresses relationship distress through attachment theory and experiential techniques. This approach helps clients access core emotions, reframe negative interaction cycles, and develop secure bonding patterns. Sessions focus on creating emotional safety and fostering relational resilience through structured therapeutic interventions.
Online Relationship Therapy
Accessible therapy sessions conducted via secure online platforms for clients unable to attend in person. This service maintains the same therapeutic framework as face-to-face sessions, with adapted techniques for virtual delivery. Online therapy provides flexibility while maintaining the integrity of Emotionally Focused Therapy principles and interventions.
EFT Training Workshops
Professional development programmes for mental health practitioners seeking Emotionally Focused Therapy certification. These workshops cover core EFT techniques, case formulation, and practical application through experiential learning. Participants receive structured training in attachment-based interventions and therapeutic frameworks for couple and individual therapy.
People
Helene Igwebuike
Relationship Counsellor
Helene is an ICEEFT-certified Emotionally Focused Therapist with over 20 years' experience in relationship therapy. She holds a Master's degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy and is a BACP-accredited professional. Her integrative approach combines attachment theory with systemic frameworks to address relationship challenges. Helene also provides EFT supervision and training for mental health professionals.
Questions
What types of relationship issues do you specialise in?
We specialise in emotional disconnection, communication breakdowns, infidelity recovery, pre-marital preparation, and post-separation healing using evidence-based Emotionally Focused Therapy techniques.
Are online counselling sessions available?
Yes, we offer secure online therapy sessions for clients unable to attend our North London clinic, maintaining the same therapeutic framework as in-person sessions.
What is the Hold Me Tight Programme?
This structured eight-session programme follows Dr Sue Johnson's attachment-based framework to strengthen relationship foundations through guided conversations and practical exercises.
Do you offer individual therapy sessions?
Yes, we provide individual therapy focusing on emotional regulation, attachment patterns, and personal growth using Emotionally Focused Therapy principles.
What qualifications do your therapists hold?
Our lead therapist holds a Master's in Counselling, is BACP-accredited, and ICEEFT-certified with over 20 years' experience in relationship therapy.
How long do therapy sessions last?
Standard sessions last 60 minutes, with intensive options available for couples requiring extended therapy sessions in a single day.
