Emilia Gonczar, BACP

Bilingual BACP-registered therapist for relationships and trauma

BACP registered
English and Polish
Trauma and relationships

About Emilia Gonczar

Emilia Gonczar is a bilingual therapist who works in both English and Polish, bringing over a decade of clinical experience to her practice. She holds a Masters in Psychology from the University of Warsaw and completed a four-year psychoanalytical training at The Institute of Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy, training that deepened her understanding of how early relationships and unconscious patterns shape present behavior. Emilia has practised across a range of settings, including psychiatric wards such as the Clinic of Neurosis, Personality and Eating Disorders, acute adult wards and children and adolescent services, as well as charity work with Rethink Mental Illness and private practice.

Her approach blends psychodynamic understanding with attention to attachment and the body, helping people explore how past experiences connect with current relationships, thoughts, desires and fears. Emilia takes a holistic stance and pays attention to bodily experience as part of emotional healing. She aims to help people gain clearer self-understanding, improve relationships and develop practical ways to cope with stress, anxiety, grief, trauma and other life challenges.

Emilia is registered with BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and writes about mind-body topics on her blog at https://mind-and-body.blog/

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesParenting issuesSelf esteem Depression

Also Specializes In

Family conflictsTrauma and abuse Grief Intimacy-related issuesEating disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes Compassion fatigue

Additional Focus Areas

Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameImmigration issuesInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Emilia Gonczar have?

Emilia Gonczar has 11 years of experience.

Is Emilia Gonczar a registered therapist?

Yes. She holds the BACP credential. BACP stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom.

In which languages does Emilia Gonczar provide therapy?

Emilia provides therapy in English and Polish.

Where is Emilia Gonczar located?

Emilia is based in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Emilia Gonczar as my therapist?

You can work with Emilia Gonczar through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Emilia Gonczar work with international clients?

Yes, Emilia Gonczar works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Emilia Gonczar cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Approach-driven online therapy for attachment and trauma

Emilia works from several evidence-informed approaches tailored to each person. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns formed in early relationships and how they influence current connection and trust; it can be useful for relationship difficulties, parenting challenges and attachment-related concerns. Psychodynamic Therapy explores unconscious patterns and the influence of past experience on present feelings and behaviours; this approach helps when recurring themes, internal conflicts or family-of-origin issues affect daily life. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused method that helps process distressing memories and reduce their emotional intensity, often used for trauma and abuse-related symptoms.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic work. Emilia collaborates with clients to identify goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, adapting techniques from different models to fit each person’s needs. This collaborative process helps shape a personalised plan rather than applying a single method by default.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for people with busy schedules, mobility limits or those living abroad. Working remotely makes it easier to maintain continuity of care and to fit therapy into everyday life while still working with a registered professional who can guide the process.

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