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Who am I?

Meet The Founder- Victoria Zhekova

Moving to a new country is not just a logistical process — it is an emotional one.

When I was 18, I moved alone to the Netherlands to study at university. I arrived with excitement, but also with very little guidance.

I didn’t know how anything worked — how to open a bank account, get health insurance, find housing, rent a cheap car to move my belongings, apply for jobs, understand contracts, pay taxes, or even where to shop affordably. I had to figure everything out by myself.

What I didn’t understand at the time was how mentally demanding this process was. The constant uncertainty, the fear of making mistakes, the pressure to “figure it out,” and the feeling of being alone in a new country took a real emotional toll.

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Now at 26 years old, I have graduated in psychology from a Dutch university and I am living a happy life here in Eindhoven, the Netherlands. Through my studies, I gained a deeper understanding of stress, anxiety, cultural adjustment, and the psychological impact of relocation. I began to see clearly why so many international students and expats struggle — not because they are incapable, but because they are navigating complex systems while under intense emotional pressure.

Victoria Consult was created to bridge that gap. It is an online business that helps you, wherever you are.

I combine real lived experience with psychology-informed support to help students and expats settle into life in the Netherlands with more clarity, structure, and confidence. My approach is practical, empathetic, and realistic. I don’t offer generic advice — I offer guidance based on having been there myself, supported by academic training in psychology.

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My goal is simple: to make your transition smoother, reduce unnecessary stress, and help you feel more grounded as you start your life in a new country. You don’t have to do this alone.

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