Counselling & Supervision

Hello, I’m Viktoria Chamberman and I am a registered counsellor. I have over a decade of direct counselling experience behind me and many more years working as a parenting educator, in research and in international development.

I have a postgraduate qualification in counselling and am the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). I offer:

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

  • Family counselling for adults and adolescents over the age of 16 years

  • In-person sessions in Guildford, and online

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

The Process

  • 1. Make Contact

    The first step in the therapeutic process is to reach out. Make contact via email, text/WhatsApp or phone call.

    All messages 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 I have the skills and experience you need.

    We’ll explore what’s brought you here, your current situation, and begin shaping a picture of the future you want.

    Following this meeting you can choose if you would like to continue with regular sessions.

  • 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 ways to manage difficult feelings or unwanted symptoms more effectively. It may also include goals concerning your relationships or improving self-image.

  • 4. Doing the work

    This is the exciting part.

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

    Often it doesn’t feel like work, but a process of growth and insight.

    It is recommended 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