Family therapy is a collaborative approach that focuses on the relationships and dynamics within your family. It’s not about assigning blame — it’s about understanding patterns, communication, and emotional experiences that shape your family life.

At VAULT, we define family broadly: anyone who plays a long-term supportive role in your life — whether related by blood, living in your household, or part of your chosen family.

Family therapy can help families:

• Improve communication and problem-solving

• Navigate transitions, conflict, or mental health challenges

• Strengthen emotional connection and support

• Build healthier patterns and boundaries

Each session is designed to meet your family where you are. We take a collaborative, flexible approach tailored to your goals and circumstances.

Family therapy often involves:

• Exploring patterns of communication and behaviour

• Identifying strengths and areas for growth

• Developing new ways of relating and connecting

• Practicing strategies to reduce conflict and increase understanding

Family therapy can also complement individual therapy. For example, a teen or adult child working individually can bring family members into sessions to support their goals, repair relationships, or strengthen a family ally in their growth.

Every family experiences challenges. Family therapy isn’t about “fixing” problems or achieving perfection — it’s about creating a space where understanding, empathy, and healthier interactions can flourish.

Engaging in family therapy at VAULT can help your family:

• Rebuild trust and honesty

• Resolve conflicts constructively

• Foster emotional connection and empathy

• Strengthen support and resilience

• Create a more functional, connected home environment

Evidence-Informed Approaches

At VAULT, our family therapy draws from research-backed models to support meaningful change:

• Emotion-Focused Skills Training (EFST) – strengthen emotional awareness and connection

• Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) – deepen understanding of emotional patterns

• Attachment-Based Therapy – promote safety and secure connection

• Family Systems Theory – understand how family patterns influence behaviour

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Techniques – practical strategies for problem-solving and behaviour change

Anyone who is part of the family system — children, teens, parents, caregivers, or extended family. We adapt sessions to fit your family’s composition and needs.

Sessions are typically 50–90 minutes, with frequency depending on your goals and availability.

Yes. Even if one or more family members are unable or unwilling to attend, therapy can still create meaningful change. Working with the members who are present can positively impact the entire family system.

Family therapy can reinforce skills learned in individual sessions and help repair relationships or strengthen support systems for ongoing growth.