- Attachment approaches
- Trauma and EMDR
- Solution-focused work
About Emilia
Emilia Gonczar is a BACP-registered counsellor with 11 years of clinical experience in the United Kingdom. She works in English and Polish and sees people for a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationship and parenting difficulties, depression, grief and trauma. She also lists blended family issues among her focus areas.
Emilia trained in psychology at the University of Warsaw and completed a four-year psychoanalytical training at The Institute of Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy. Her background includes work on psychiatric wards, with charities such as Rethink Mental Illness, and in private practice. This mix of settings has shaped a practical skill set for helping people through complex situations.
Sessions are conversational and reflective. Emilia pays attention to how past experiences link with current feelings and behaviour. She also notices the body and somatic signs when they come up in sessions. Her approach aims to help people understand patterns rather than simply managing symptoms.
Her methods draw on attachment-based ideas, client-centred work, psychodynamic perspectives and solution-focused tools. She also uses EMDR where appropriate for trauma-related material. In practice this means talking through relationships, testing small changes, and using targeted techniques when trauma memories need specific processing.
People in stepfamily situations may find her experience with family, parenting and blended household matters relevant. Emilia accepts international clients and offers sessions in English and Polish. To begin, readers are invited to use the platform matching process and schedule a first session.
Approaches used in online work and practical benefits
Emilia uses attachment-based approaches that focus on how early relationships shape current bonds and reactions; this can help when relationship patterns or stepfamily loyalties are causing repeated conflict. She also integrates client-centred work, which means conversations are guided by the person's priorities and pace, helping people feel heard while they explore options. When trauma is present she may use EMDR to work with disturbing memories in a step-by-step way.Choosing an approach is part of the work together. Emilia will discuss how each method might fit the issue, your goals and what feels manageable. This is a collaborative process where methods can be adjusted as therapy progresses.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into everyday life by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins at a convenient moment, and offering alternatives to being on camera. Registered or accredited professionals can help arrange sessions to suit routines and practical needs, while balancing the therapeutic aims set together.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Polish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She sees people for stress, anxiety, relationship and parenting issues, depression, grief, trauma and related concerns including blended family matters.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style blends attachment-based, client-centred and psychodynamic ideas with solution-focused techniques to look at patterns and practical steps.
What is her clinical background?
She has 11 years of experience, a Masters in Psychology from the University of Warsaw and a four-year psychoanalytical training.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and is based in the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be held in languages other than English?
Yes. Sessions are offered in English and Polish.
Does she work with people outside the UK?
She accepts international clients; check any time zone or practical considerations before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.