- Works in English
- Speaks Polish
- EMDR included
About Emilia
Emilia Gonczar is a counsellor with 11 years' experience working in the United Kingdom. She speaks English and Polish and brings a background in psychology and long-term psychodynamic training to her work. Emilia aims to help people feel clearer about themselves and their relationships in straightforward, calm sessions.
She completed a masters degree in Psychology at the University of Warsaw and then undertook a four-year psychoanalytical training at The Institute of Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy. Her early years included work on several psychiatric wards and with charities, which shaped a practical, steady approach to difficult problems.
Emilia keeps the body in mind while talking through thoughts and feelings. She helps people notice how past experiences influence what happens now. Sessions focus on understanding conflicting wishes, fears and repetitive patterns that get in the way of day-to-day life.
Typical concerns she helps with include stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and family matters, eating difficulties, trauma and compassion fatigue. She also works with adoption and foster care issues, attachment difficulties and transitions linked to ageing and caregiving.
Her approach draws on attachment-based thinking, client-centred listening, psychodynamic ideas, EMDR for trauma-related work and solution-focused tools for practical change. Emilia aims to work collaboratively so people can try out helpful steps between sessions and notice gradual shifts.
How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Attachment-based work focuses on relationship patterns and emotional safety. It helps people notice how early connections influence current relationships and offers ways to try new responses in everyday life.Client-centred therapy is built on listening and empathy. The counsellor follows the person's pace, helping them make sense of feelings and decide what changes matter most.
EMDR is a trauma-informed method used to reduce distress linked to painful memories. It involves guided processing of troubling images and sensations so those memories feel less overwhelming.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences and the issues they bring. Together they will choose which methods to use and review progress as therapy proceeds.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the exact session formats before booking. Many people choose online work because it can fit around work and family life, cut travel time and make it easier to keep regular appointments. Online sessions also make shorter check-ins possible when time is limited. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt these approaches to work well over distance, and the therapist will explain practical details when you start.
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Experience
11+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Polish
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting and family problems, eating difficulties and trauma. Additional focus areas include adoption and foster care, attachment issues and coping with natural or human-caused disaster.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style combines careful listening with practical steps. She uses psychodynamic thinking to explore past and present links, and solution-focused tools to set short-term goals.
What experience does she bring?
She has 11 years of professional experience, including work on psychiatric wards and with mental health charities, plus private practice work.
What credentials and location apply?
She holds a masters degree in Psychology from the University of Warsaw and has completed four years of psychoanalytical training at The Institute of Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy. She is registered with BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Polish to accommodate bilingual clients.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She does accept international clients; check time differences and scheduling when arranging appointments.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What should I do to begin therapy?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.