Accepting new clients on a limited basis
Hello, I'm Viktoria!
I am a Registered Social Worker (RSW) and I provide psychotherapy and neurodiversity / executive functioning coaching. I have 20 years experience in mental health, developmental, and health care settings. 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 am currently completing my ADHD Coaching Certification through the ADD Coaching Academy, an International Coaching Program. My specialization includes ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder (formerly Asperger's), learning disabilities, and giftedness.
I believe in an approach that is empathic, collaborative, strength based, accepting, client centred, and non-judgmental. Whether it's therapy or coaching, 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), Psychotherapist, Neurodiversity Coach
Professional Memberships:
Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) #821582
Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW) #13692
Canadian ADHD Resource Alliance (CADDRA)
Education and Training:
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Master of Counselling, Counselling Psychology, Athabasca University
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Post Graduate Diploma, Counselling Psychology, Athabasca University
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Bachelor’s Degree, Double Major: Psychology and Women’s Studies
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Introduction to ADHD for Health Care Professionals, CADDRA
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Motivational Interviewing Through Deliberate Practice, York University
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Cognitive Behavioural Foundations, Adler Faculty of Continuing Education
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Certificate in Trauma Counselling for Mental Health Professionals, Sick Kids Centre for Community Mental Health Learning Institute
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Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
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Traumatic Incident Reduction (TIR) Facilitator training
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Medication Management Training, Services and Housing in the Province (SHIP) ACT Program
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Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) extensive trainings, Erinoak Kids School Support Program
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Introduction to Transgender Issues – ROCK/ Halton Healthcare
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Brock University International Certificate Program in Dual Diagnosis – 4/5 courses completed before program was discontinued.
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Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) – Kinark Child and Family Services
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Child and Adolescent Needs and Strength (CANS) certified, University of Ottawa
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Counselling Approaches for Individuals with Asperger’s Syndrome, Halton Support Services
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Ethics & Boundaries: An Ethical Decision Making Process, Lutherwood Family Counselling
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Confidentiality and Informed Consent, Lutherwood Family Counselling Services
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Subpoena and Duty to Report, Lutherwood Family Counselling Services
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Single Session and Solution Focused Therapy, Lutherwood Family Counselling Services
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Effective Specialized Response, York Support Services
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Advances in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy in Schizophrenia, CWSDS
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Child and Adolescent Functioning Assessment Scale (CAFAS) certified
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Autism Intervener Level 1 Certificate Course – Geneva Centre for Autism
Working together, discovering potential
Services
Individual Therapy
Individual therapy is a collaborative process between the client and counsellor. Therapy 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 therapist need to be actively involved in the therapy 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.
Neurodiversity / Executive Functioning Coaching
During the coaching process we identify your goals and potential obstacles holding you back and develop a plan and practice strategies to overcome these obstacles. Coaching neurodivergent clients may include executive functioning coaching, such as planning, prioritizing, organization, time management, emotion-regulation, and social interactions. Coaching may also include working on communication skills, relationship management, academics/study skills, or learning about your neurodiversity, and so on.
Neurodivergent Professionals
Many of the clients I work with who are neurodivergent professionals, are very capable and hard working but feel that something needs to change in order to go further in their careers and manage stress and life better. You might have trouble keeping up with deadlines, handing in work on time, arriving to work on time, determining which project is most important to work on, or managing complex/subtle social situations at work. You may feel shame about your struggles and worry that if people at work found out, it might hurt your career. The people closest to you don't seem to understand why you are struggling so much. It seems simple for other people but almost impossible for you. It can be helpful to develop a plan to help you organise yourself and identify the way that you work best to help you overcome these challenges.
There are various reasons that bring people to therapy and coaching. At one point or another, many people can benefit from coaching or therapy in their lifetime. Our future does not have to be defined by our past. I believe in working from a strength-based and client centred approach. Contact me today for a no obligation consultation.
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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.
I review emails as regularly as possible. If you have not received a response in a few days, please follow up to ensure I did not miss your message.
This is not a crisis service. If you are in crisis please contact 911 or proceed to your local hospital’s emergency room.