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Viktoria Ivanova

You are a warrior! Every day you wake and face the excitement and challenges of the world. At times, we all need a guide to get us through the tough times on our life journey. Together, we will decipher mysteries of life.
Registered Clinical Counsellor & Certified Canadian Counsellor
5 years in practice
Accepted Insurance Plans:
  • Blue Cross (depends on your plan)
  • Cigna (depends on your plan)
  • Equitable Life (depends on your plan)
  • Great West Life (depends on your plan)
  • Green Shield Canada
  • Manulife (depends on your plan)
  • Sunlife (depends on your plan)
  • Global ~ Online ~ Support
  • BC

About Viktoria Ivanova

Whatever your obstacle is right now, be it Anxiety, Insomnia & Exhaustion, Addiction, Self-esteem Concerns, Overwhelming Anger, Relationship Conflict or Trauma – You don’t have to face it alone!

MY APPROACH: I bring new perspective and insights to your challenge to spark empowerment and growth. Together, we will uncover the source of your concern, and apply effective, hands-on techniques from latest Neuroscience research, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy & Relational Psychotherapy, to restore vitality, vibrancy, and peace in your life.

WANT SOME INSIGHTS TODAY? Visit my blog and check out my YouTube channel TEA WITH VIKTORIA for bite-size wisdom ideas you can apply in your life straight away.

ABOUT VIKTORIA: I am a Therapist, Coach & Wisdom Seeker. Although I completed my training, Master's degree in Counselling Psychology, I continue to read vigorously and take workshops to find all the answers to life's mysteries. I now want to share with you and the world life and relationship wisdom that I accumulated. To make that a reality, I created my global, online practice – GLOBAL THERAPY with VIKTORIA.

CROSS-CULTURAL EXPERIENCE: I look to the root of what unites us all regardless of the background and culture we grew up in – our feelings and relationships transcend all boundaries as they are a part of everyone’s life. Having the experience to live in three different countries, I went through the highs and lows of life's inevitable changes and learned a great deal of wisdom from it.

Answers  (6)

Is it normal to go into therapy feeling nervous?

Hi there, Thank you for your question. It's absolutely ok to feel nervous going to therapy. I have experienced anxiety going to see my own therapist. There can be a few reasons why you might feel this way. First, it is always unnerving to see a person who is a stranger and to share intimate things... more

The information above is intended as general information...  (more)The information above is intended as general information based on minimal information, and does not constitute health care advice. This information does not constitute communication with a counselor/therapist nor does it create a therapist-client relationship nor any of the privileges that relationship may provide. If you are currently feeling suicidal or are in crisis, call 911 or proceed to your local emergency room.

How can I find myself again?

Thank you for sharing! It can be very disorienting not to know what you want and where you are headed. Sometimes we are so focused on something we haven't achieved yet or on comparing ourselves to others that we lose touch with what we actually want and need. At times like this, it's important to go... more

The information above is intended as general information...  (more)The information above is intended as general information based on minimal information, and does not constitute health care advice. This information does not constitute communication with a counselor/therapist nor does it create a therapist-client relationship nor any of the privileges that relationship may provide. If you are currently feeling suicidal or are in crisis, call 911 or proceed to your local emergency room.

How do I move on?

Hi, Break ups can be very devastating and even traumatic. Recovering from one is a process that is unique for everyone person and will take time. It's important that you don't compare yourself to others. Each and every person will experience this grieving process differently. Here are a few tips to... more

The information above is intended as general information...  (more)The information above is intended as general information based on minimal information, and does not constitute health care advice. This information does not constitute communication with a counselor/therapist nor does it create a therapist-client relationship nor any of the privileges that relationship may provide. If you are currently feeling suicidal or are in crisis, call 911 or proceed to your local emergency room.

How can I have a better sex life when I don't like sex?

Hi there, Thank you for your openness about the challenge you are experiencing in your relationship. Sexual intimacy is an important part of many people's life, but how much importance is placed on it varies from couple to couple. The first step would be to have an open conversation with your... more

The information above is intended as general information...  (more)The information above is intended as general information based on minimal information, and does not constitute health care advice. This information does not constitute communication with a counselor/therapist nor does it create a therapist-client relationship nor any of the privileges that relationship may provide. If you are currently feeling suicidal or are in crisis, call 911 or proceed to your local emergency room.

PTSD is impacting my whole life

Hi there, I hear you, PTSD has a very debilitating effect on your whole life. I know that from personal experience. Recovering from it is possible and doable! First is step is to acknowledge to yourself that your PTSD symptoms are a normal reaction to an abnormal and traumatic event. The nightmares... more

The information above is intended as general information...  (more)The information above is intended as general information based on minimal information, and does not constitute health care advice. This information does not constitute communication with a counselor/therapist nor does it create a therapist-client relationship nor any of the privileges that relationship may provide.   If you are currently feeling suicidal or are in crisis, call 911 or proceed to your local emergency room.

How do I handle being wanted in a relationship when I'm used to feeling unwanted?

Hi! Thank you for your question. It's tough to be in a healthy and loving relationship when we believe we are not worth it. Quite often being in such a relationship is very uncomfortable as it goes against everything we believe about ourselves. First, I want to say you are very brave to open up... more

The information above is intended as general information...  (more)The information above is intended as general information based on minimal information, and does not constitute health care advice. This information does not constitute communication with a counselor/therapist nor does it create a therapist-client relationship nor any of the privileges that relationship may provide. If you are currently feeling suicidal or are in crisis, call 911 or proceed to your local emergency room.

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Self-esteem Improvement
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Depression Treatment
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Anxiety Treatment
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Fundamentals of Counseling
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Other Issues

Anxiety
Relationship Trauma
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Boundary Setting
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