Hello, I'm Viktoria!
I am a Registered Social Worker (RSW) and I completed a Bachelor’s Degree with a double major in Psychology and Women’s Studies and a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology. I have over 20 years of professional experience in social services providing therapy, case management, and consultation.
I believe in an approach that is empathic, collaborative, strength based, accepting, client centred, and non-judgmental. While I’m here to inspire and motivate you, I also believe that you are the one who creates your life. I will work with you to help you let go of the things that no longer serve you. I believe in the importance of a collaborative relationship in order to help you achieve your outcome.
Viktoria Vigh
Registered Social Worker (RSW),
Professional Memberships:
Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) #821582
Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW) #13692
“The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change.”
-Carl R. Rogers
Services and Specialties
Adult Individual Counselling
Individual counselling is a collaborative process between the client and counsellor. It is about being ready to change and being the agent of change in your life. I am here as a guide and collaborator to identify the changes that are currently in progress. Both client and counsellor need to be actively involved in the sessions. My role is to ask specific and thought-provoking questions, in order to help you increase understanding of a situation, process emotions, and enhance and develop coping strategies. You will determine your goals and we will go at your pace. Change happens in a trusting relationship where you feel safe to talk about the challenges that make you feel stuck. I tailor my approach to fit your therapy goals and use and integrated approach.
Self-Esteem Counselling
Do you often compare yourself to others, feel shame and guilt even when there seems to be no good reason? Experience negative thinking, tend to expect yourself to be perfect, and have trouble expressing your own needs? Have you tried to feel better about yourself but it just does not seem to last. Therapy for self-esteem can help you by:
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Provide a safe and supportive environment to explore feelings
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Find peace of mind
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Gain perspective on who you are outside of your relationships
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Set healthy boundaries.
If you would like to learn more, visit the contact page for a free 15-minute no obligation consultation.
Assertiveness Counselling
Do you struggle to stand up for yourself and fear that you will hurt others if you express your needs and wants? Do you often feel guilty about placing your own needs first? Discomfort about asking or expecting others to see your point of view, needs, or perspectives as important? Assertiveness counselling can help:
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Provide a safe and supportive environment to explore feelings
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Teach effective communication skills
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Help build confidence
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Strengthen relationships
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Develop leadership skills
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Achieve your goals.
If you would like to learn more, visit the contact page for a free 15-minute no obligation consultation.
Stress & Burnout Counselling
Do you struggle with work-related stress, relationship issues, difficulty sleeping, tired, or feeling burnt out? Counselling for stress and burnout can help you by:
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Provide a safe and supportive environment to explore feelings
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Teach you strategies and tools to manage stress and anxiety
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Improve your mood and mental wellbeing
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Develop balance in your personal and professional life
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Build stronger relationships with family, friends, and colleagues
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Increase your confidence and self-esteem
If you would like to learn more, visit the contact page for a free 15-minute no obligation consultation.
Life Transitions Counselling
Life transitions can be anything such as significant stages in life like early adulthood, mid-life, or retirement. It can be embarking on a new phase in life such as post-secondary education or your child beginning post-secondary education, or graduation, or a new job, new member of the family. It is anything that is a significant period of transformation in your life and you are struggling to adjust or process the changes. Counselling for life transitions can help you by:
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Provide a safe and supportive environment to explore feelings
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Learn to view your situation from a different perspective
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Learn to recognize your strengths and capabilities.
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Therapy cannot change your life circumstances, but we can work to help you believe more in yourself and develop better strategies for coping with life transitions.
If you would like to learn more, visit the contact page for a free 15-minute no obligation consultation.
Contact Me
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PO Box 53065 Erin Mills
Mississauga, ON
L5M 5H7
Contact me for a no obligation consultation. We can discuss your situation, and I'll provide the best information I can. I'll also tell you about my services so you can determine if I can help and if we are a good fit. While making all efforts to keep information confidential and private, please note that e-mail communications are not encrypted and confidentiality cannot be guaranteed. This is not a crisis service. If you are in crisis please contact 911 or proceed to your local hospital’s emergency room.