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About me
Hello, I'm Viktoriia Horshkova
Clinical Psychologist & Integrative Psychotherapist
Currently based in Valencia, Spain, I trained as a clinical psychologist and a gestalt psychotherapist in Ukraine and have since continued my education in integrative and body-oriented psychotherapy.
My work is shaped by both formal training and years of supervised clinical practice.
I work primarily with adults navigating emotional intensity, relational complexity, and life transitions.
Sessions are available online, and in person in Valencia when appropriate. I work in English, Ukrainian, and Russian.
How I work
Rather than focusing only on interpretation or insight, I pay close attention to how experience is felt and organized in the present — in the body, in relationships, and in subtle patterns of response.
At times, this means slowing down and staying with what is emerging. At other times, it involves structure, psychoeducation, or practical tools that support regulation and clarity. The pacing is collaborative and responsive.
Therapy requires both openness and containment. When working with trauma, attachment wounds, or long-standing instability, clear boundaries and structure become part of the healing process itself.
I adjust the balance between exploration and grounding depending on what the work calls for.
My practice is supported by regular supervision and continued training. I remain committed to ethical reflection and ongoing professional growth.
Counseling
Common themes people bring
People often come to therapy navigating periods of emotional complexity or transition — when something no longer feels aligned or sustainable. This may include heightened sensitivity, confusion, disconnection, or deeper questioning.
Themes that often appear in therapy include:
It is not necessary to have a clear story or goal in order to begin.
Understanding Contexts
Living through migration and collective rupture has shaped my understanding of displacement, navigating identity shifts, and rebuilding a sense of continuity. These experiences inform how I sit with themes of belonging, cultural transition, and inherited history.
I offer LGBTQIA+-affirming psychotherapy for individuals and communities. My approach is grounded in respect, curiosity, and an awareness of how identity, safety, and relational dynamics intersect with mental health.
Psychedelic Integration
Alongside individual psychotherapy, I offer preparation and integration sessions for people engaging in psychedelic experiences. This work focuses on psychological grounding, meaning-making, and integrating insights into everyday life by translating the altered-state experience into embodied, lived change. I do not provide or administer substances.
Sessions
If this resonates, you are welcome to get in touch to explore whether working together feels appropriate.