Emilia Gonczar, BACP

Emilia Gonczar is a counsellor with 11 years' experience who works in English and Polish. She trained in psychology and completed a four-year psychoanalytical training at The Institute of Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy. Emilia draws on her clinical background in hospitals, charities and private practice to support people facing difficult life moments.

She helps people make sense of themselves and their relationships. Sessions focus on understanding how past experiences shape present feelings and behaviours. Emilia also pays attention to bodily responses and how they link with emotional patterns.

Her work is rooted in psychodynamic ideas about history and attachment. She combines this with client-centred listening and practical, solution-focused steps when useful. She also uses EMDR for trauma-related memories and somatic elements when the body holds strong reactions.

Emilia often supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and relationship strain. She also works with issues around parenting, family of origin, adoption and foster-care concerns, body image and ageing. Practical coping skills and reflective exploration are balanced in sessions.

Clients can expect a calm, attentive style that values curiosity and honesty. Emilia aims to help people identify patterns that limit them and to try different ways of responding. Her approach is collaborative and suited to those who want both insight and practical change.

How therapeutic approaches guide online work

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape patterns in adult life. It helps people who want to understand why they feel and behave a certain way in close relationships. Client-Centred Therapy emphasises listening and acceptance, giving people space to lead the conversation and find their own solutions. EMDR focuses on reducing the intensity of troubling memories by working with both the mind and the body; it is often used when trauma memories keep returning.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, past experiences and what feels manageable. Together they decide whether to focus on understanding patterns, practical problem solving, or targeted trauma work like EMDR. The process is collaborative and adjusted as progress is made.

The biography did not list specific online session formats, so please confirm available options before booking. Many people find online sessions can fit more easily around work and family life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Online meetings also make it simpler to continue work if someone is living abroad, which can suit international clients. Registered or accredited professionals can guide how to best use remote sessions to meet therapy goals.