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Online emotional coaching
You do not need all the answers to begin a conversation
I'm Daria Novikova, or Dasha. I'm an emotional coach working online with women and men. Our conversations offer time to notice what you are feeling, explore what keeps repeating and consider a next step that makes sense for you.
You do not need a polished explanation. "I'm finding things difficult at the moment" is a place to start.
Message Dasha on WhatsAppIntro meeting: free, 20 minutes
Sessions are held in Russian.
We begin with an intro meeting. You can decide about further coaching afterwards.
When life keeps moving, but you feel stuck inside it
You may be getting through work, answering messages and looking after everyday responsibilities. Meanwhile, your own feelings keep slipping to the bottom of the list.
Perhaps you recognise one of these experiences:
- Other people's expectations make it difficult to hear what you want.
- You agree to things before checking whether you have the capacity.
- An ordinary conversation stays in your head for the rest of the day.
- You feel overwhelmed, unsettled or irritable without knowing how to describe it.
- You want to respond differently, but keep returning to a familiar pattern.
You can bring any of these questions to an intro meeting. We will discuss whether coaching is an appropriate fit.
What coaching can make room for
You can explore how you recognise feelings, separate observations from assumptions, express limits and make choices that reflect what matters to you.
The focus might be specific, such as pausing before an automatic yes. Or we might begin by finding words for something that feels unclear. There is no requirement to redesign your whole life. I do not promise a particular outcome or a timetable for change.
Three steps to getting started
Send a WhatsApp message
Tell me a little about what brought you here. "I'd like to ask about an intro meeting" is enough.
Meet online
We will get to know each other, discuss what you want to explore and talk through the format. Details: free, 20 minutes.
Choose a package if you want to continue
After the intro meeting, we can discuss available packages, fees and scheduling. All sessions take place online by video call.
A little about me
I completed full certification with the Exponential Coaching Academy, founded by Mikhail Saidov. My study and training took 18 months.
The way I want to work leaves room for your judgement, your choices and a pace you can manage.
Looking at what sits behind a familiar response
My training is in exponential coaching. This approach can explore the thinking through which you interpret a situation, alongside the actions you take. The Method page explains this in everyday language, including the boundaries of coaching.
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Questions are welcome before you begin
Do you need a clear goal? How do online sessions work? How is coaching different from therapy? The FAQ brings these answers together so you can get a feel for the process.
A few words can be enough
If you would like to explore whether this kind of conversation suits you, message me on WhatsApp. You do not need to send your whole story.
Ask about an intro meetingIntro meeting: free, 20 minutes
Sessions are held in Russian.