Counselling

Career consultation

Supervision

Hello, I’m Viktoria Chamberman and I am a registered counsellor and supervisor. I have a postgraduate qualification in counselling and am a member of the New Zealand Association of Counsellors (NZAC) since 2008. I offer:

  • 1:1 Counselling for adults and adolescents over the age of 16 years.

  • Career Consultation for adults and adolescents over the age of 16 years.

  • Supervision for Members of NZAC.

  • Online and after-hours sessions.

I have over a decade of direct counselling experience behind me and many more years working as an educator, in research and in international development. I believe that change is always possible, even when it feels hopeless.

Get in touch when you are ready, I’m here.

The Process

  • 1. Make Contact

    The first step in the counselling process is to reach out. Make contact via email or the online booking form.

    Emails will be answered within 24 hours.

  • 2. Initial Meeting

    More than a meet and greet. It is for you to feel confident that you've landed in safe hands. A good relationship is key to progress, but it’s not enough. You need to feel that your therapist has the skills and experience you need.

    This meeting will include a conversation about the issues that have brought you to counselling, your history, current situation, and any symptoms or issues you are experiencing. 

  • 3. Plan

    Once I have an understanding of your concerns and preferences,  I will work with you to establish goals for therapy.

    This may involve identifying specific behaviours or thought patterns that you want to change or develop a plan for managing symptoms more effectively.

  • 4. Doing the work

    This is the exciting part. How 'the work' looks is individual and depends on the issue we’re addressing and the therapeutic models used to reach your goals.

    It is advised that you attend counselling regularly at the start, with the possibility of spacing sessions out later on.

    Your lived experience and abilities, combined with my experience of ‘what works’ will help us to create the change you need.

What seemed murky and overwhelming is now clear and manageable. Thank you Viktoria for our months together.

67 year old female

I am not even sure how to find the words for the positive impact you have had on my life.  You have taught me so much and I feel like a different person, from the one that first walked into your office.

49 year old female

I couldn’t tell you what did it but the problem doesn’t bother me any longer. I feel much more confident now.

24 year old male