Emilia Gonczar, BACP

Emilia often draws on attachment-based ideas, which look at patterns in close relationships and help people understand how early connections affect current bonds. This approach can be useful for worries about intimacy, commitment and family dynamics.

She also uses client-centred methods that focus on listening and working at the client’s own pace. These sessions aim to give people space to describe what matters most to them and to find their own solutions over time.

EMDR is another part of her work where appropriate; it involves guided attention to help process distressing memories and can be helpful for trauma-related symptoms and long-standing upsetting events.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels manageable, then try methods that fit the person and their situation. This collaborative way means adjustments can be made as things evolve.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people maintain a face-to-face rhythm without travel. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit a break at work. Live chat or text-based messaging can be useful for brief check-ins, day-to-day struggles or when writing feels easier than speaking.