- Attachment-informed
- EMDR included
- Speaks English and Polish
About Emilia
Emilia Gonczar is a counsellor with 11 years' experience who works in English and Polish. She trained with a Masters in Psychology from the University of Warsaw and completed a four-year psychoanalytical training at the Institute of Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy. She has worked in psychiatric wards, with charities such as Rethink Mental Illness, and in private practice. Emilia helps people untangle difficult feelings and make sense of their relationships and life changes.
She focuses on issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting and family problems, and grief. Adoption and foster care are also listed among her additional areas of focus. Emilia pays attention to both emotional and bodily signals during sessions and talks through how past experiences affect the present.
Her practice draws on attachment-based ideas and psychodynamic thinking to look at patterns that repeat in relationships. She also uses client-centred and solution-focused techniques to find small, practical steps forward. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, is part of her toolkit for working with traumatic memories.
Sessions are conversational and paced to each person’s needs. Emilia aims to help people see clearer options, develop coping tools, and restore a sense of balance. She keeps explanations plain and works in a way that fits daily life.
She publishes a blog about the mind and body and welcomes people who prefer therapy in English or Polish. To start, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a session according to availability.
How her approaches shape online therapy
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships influence current connections. In practice this means looking at recurring patterns in close relationships and spotting where old responses are getting in the way of what you want now. Client-Centred Therapy is about creating space to be heard; the counsellor follows your pace and helps you find your own solutions rather than imposing them. EMDR, or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is used for working with traumatic memories and aims to reduce the intensity of distressing images or feelings.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Emilia will discuss goals and preferences and adapt methods as sessions progress. She works with clients to decide whether to focus more on understanding past patterns, practical problem solving, or specific trauma work.
The biography does not specify which online formats are offered, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Some formats need less bandwidth or do not require video, which can help on a noisy day or during a short break at work. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists use different approaches online, and Emilia will help match style and format to your needs.
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Experience
11+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Polish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this counsellor address?
Emilia works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting and relationship issues, and a range of related concerns such as body image and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She combines a gentle exploration of past patterns with practical steps for today, mixing attachment and psychodynamic ideas with client-centred and solution-focused work.
What background does she bring to sessions?
She holds a Masters in Psychology from the University of Warsaw, completed a four-year psychoanalytical training, and has experience in psychiatric wards, charity work, and private practice over 11 years.
Where is the counsellor based and how is she registered?
She is based in the United Kingdom and is listed with the BACP.
Which languages are supported in therapy?
Sessions are offered in English and Polish, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available for meeting with her?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with this counsellor?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the counsellor's availability.