Daria Pishchugina
I am a psychotherapist based in London offering online counselling and therapy sessions for clients across the UK and internationally.
I offer professional counselling sessions focused on emotional wellbeing, relationships and personal growth.
Instead of struggling with anxiety, emotional overwhelm or repeating relationship patterns, therapy can help you understand what is happening beneath the surface.
I offer a calm and confidential space where we explore your experiences and help you move forward with greater clarity and emotional balance.
BACP and NCPS registered | Online worldwide | English & Russian
Not sure where to begin? Start with a free 15-minute call
Be the change
Be the change
“We are not static beings, but a constant river of experiences. Healing is not about reaching a destination, but about learning to ride the waves of our own nature without fear.”
When tension replaces intimacy, it feels like you're speaking two different languages. Constant arguments and feeling misunderstood can drain your energy and create a painful distance between you and your partner. But conflict doesn't mean your relationship is over; it means it's time to learn new ways to communicate.
Imagine navigating disagreements with calm and mutual respect. Instead of distance, you feel a deep sense of closeness, teamwork, and trust. This is about building a partnership where both of you feel truly seen, heard, and valued.
Therapy provides a safe space to untangle the roots of recurring conflicts. Together, we will explore your individual reactions and needs, helping you restore harmony and build lasting closeness.
Book a free 15-minute intro call.
How can I help you?
When worry becomes your default state, it’s not just uncomfortable—it’s exhausting. Intrusive thoughts and the constant urge to plan for the worst-case scenario can make it impossible to focus on the present. But this constant state of tension is not your normal, and you don’t have to carry it alone.
Imagine a mind that is quiet and clear. Instead of being driven by fear, you can concentrate on your daily life, make confident decisions, and genuinely relax in moments of rest. True freedom means waking up refreshed and feeling in control of your emotional state.
Therapy is a secure space to understand the roots of your anxiety. Together, we’ll develop practical tools to reduce that inner tension, bringing you back to a place of balance and calm.
Book a free 15-minute intro call.
Build true confidence
Most people who struggle with confidence aren't lacking something. They're carrying something — a voice that measures, compares, finds them wanting. A standard that moves every time they get close to it.
The standard advice doesn't help. You know your strengths intellectually. You can list your achievements. It doesn't touch the underlying feeling — because that feeling isn't about facts. It has its own logic, its own history, and it's very good at dismissing evidence that contradicts it.
What's usually underneath it is a set of beliefs that formed early — about what you need to do or be in order to be okay. Those beliefs made sense in context. The problem is they've been running quietly in the background ever since, setting standards that can never quite be met.
In our work, we get curious about where that came from. What it's been protecting. Why it's worked so hard for so long. That process doesn't produce instant confidence — but it changes the relationship you have with yourself in a way that actually holds.
Book a free 15-minute intro call.
Work through depression
You wake up and nothing feels worth it. You function — but it's effortful. You cancel plans, not because you're busy, but because you just can't. You tell yourself it'll pass. It doesn't.
The frustrating part is that you probably already know the advice. Sleep more. Exercise. Be grateful. And maybe you've tried it. Maybe it helped a little, for a while. But something underneath didn't move.
That's usually because depression isn't the problem — it's the signal. Underneath it, there's something that hasn't been fully looked at. A loss that wasn't grieved. A way of seeing yourself that's been there so long it feels like fact. A pattern in relationships that keeps producing the same result.
In our sessions, we go there. Not to dig up the past for its own sake — but because that's where the actual shift happens. You start to understand why you feel what you feel. And that understanding changes something. Not overnight. But genuinely.
Book a free 15-minute intro call.
Resolve conflicts
You leave a conversation and spend the next hour replaying it. You agreed to something you didn't want to do — again. Around certain people you become a different version of yourself: smaller, more careful, always slightly on guard.
You might have tried to change this. Told yourself to speak up more. Set a boundary — and then felt so guilty about it that you undid it the next day. Or avoided the situation entirely, which solved nothing.
The thing is, these patterns aren't character flaws. They developed in relationships where something was at stake — where keeping the peace, staying small, or putting others first was the safer option. The problem is they don't update on their own. They keep running in relationships where the original conditions no longer exist.
What we work on isn't how to have difficult conversations. It's understanding why certain people or situations trigger these responses so reliably — and what's actually underneath that. When that becomes clear, the pattern loses its grip. Not because you're trying harder to be different. Because you actually understand what's been happening.
Book a free 15-minute intro call.
Heal past trauma
The past doesn't always stay in the past. Sometimes it shows up in how you react to people you love, in the tension you carry without knowing why, in the sense that something is off — even when your life looks fine from the outside.
This isn't weakness. It's what happens when difficult experiences don't get fully processed. They don't disappear — they shape how you see yourself, how you relate to others, and what feels safe.
What we work with isn't the trauma as an event. It's what it left behind — the patterns, the beliefs, the ways of protecting yourself that made sense then but cost you something now. As those become clearer, they start to lose their grip.
Ready to start? Book a free 15-minute intro call.
Book your session
I offer online therapy in English and Russian, providing a thoughtful and supportive space to begin working with what feels difficult, confusing, or emotionally heavy.
You may be feeling anxious, emotionally overwhelmed, stuck in painful relationship patterns, or simply tired of carrying too much on your own. You may not have a clear explanation yet — only a sense that something is not working.
A first full session is not just an introduction. It is the beginning of the work. We start with what feels most present, difficult, or emotionally charged right now, and begin to make sense of what is happening, what may be beneath it, and what may help you move forward differently.
You do not need to prepare anything perfectly or know exactly where to begin. I will help you find a starting point. Many clients leave the first session feeling clearer, more understood, and less alone with what they are carrying.
Not sure whether you are ready to book a full session? You are also welcome to start with a free 15-minute introductory call.
Session details
60 minutes
£50 per session
Online
Available in English and Russian
Open to clients worldwide
What to expect
1. We begin with what feels most important
In the first session, we begin with whatever feels most present, difficult, or emotionally charged. This might be anxiety, relationship pain, low mood, confusion, self-doubt, or simply a sense that something is not working.
2. You do not need to have it all figured out
There is no pressure to explain everything clearly or arrive with perfect understanding. I will help you find a starting point, slow things down, and begin making sense of what you are experiencing.
3. We explore your experience together
Our work is not only about talking through problems, but also about understanding the emotions, patterns, and underlying experiences connected to them.
4. You leave with more clarity and direction
Many people leave the first session feeling clearer, more understood, and less alone with what they are carrying. Over time, therapy can help you recognise patterns more easily and respond to them with greater awareness and choice.
Session details
60 minutes | £50 | Online | English & Russian
About me
BACP and NCPS registered | Graduate Member of the BPS
If you are looking for a Russian speaking psychologist in London or online therapy in English, I offer professional counselling sessions focused on emotional wellbeing, relationships and personal growth.
My approach to therapy is calm, reflective and supportive. I believe that many of our struggles come from patterns we may not yet fully understand.
In therapy we gently explore these patterns so that you can move forward with greater awareness, confidence and emotional freedom.
Together, we can explore the emotional difficulties you may be facing, the patterns that keep repeating, and the experiences that may have shaped the way you relate to yourself and others.
I work with adults experiencing anxiety, relationship difficulties, low self-worth, emotional pain, trauma, depression, and life transitions. My aim is not to offer quick fixes, but to support a deeper process of self-understanding that can lead to greater clarity and emotional resilience.
Areas I work with
• Anxiety and emotional overwhelm
• Relationship difficulties
• Life transitions and identity questions
• Self-esteem and personal development
• Feeling lost or disconnected
Qualifications and credentials
Do you work online?
Yes, I work exclusively online, which means I can support clients anywhere in the world — the UK, Europe, or beyond.
How do I know if I'm ready for therapy?
You don't need to be in crisis to start therapy. If you notice recurring patterns, persistent low mood, difficulty in relationships, or simply a feeling that something needs to change — that is enough. Readiness isn't about having the perfect moment. It's about being willing to look honestly at what isn't working.
FAQs
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What are your qualifications?
I am registered with BACP and NCPS and work within a professional ethical framework, with a commitment to ongoing supervision and professional development. I am also a Graduate Member of the British Psychological Society.
What if I've tried therapy before and it didn't help?
This is more common than you might think. If previous therapy felt too surface-level or didn't create lasting change, Process-Oriented Psychology often reaches places that more structured approaches don't.
What happens in the first session?
We begin with a free 15-minute call to talk about what brings you to therapy and see whether we are a good fit. If we decide to work together, the first full session is a chance to go deeper — at your pace, without any pressure or fixed agenda.
How many sessions will I need?
This varies from person to person. Some clients come with a specific goal and work for 2–11 sessions. Others prefer longer-term support. We will discuss what feels right for you in our first meeting — and revisit it as we go.
Do you offer therapy in Russian?
Yes. I offer sessions in both English and Russian. I work with Russian-speaking clients across the UK, Europe, and worldwide. Working in your mother tongue allows deeper, more precise emotional expression — particularly when exploring trauma, depression, or anxiety.
How much does a session cost?
Sessions are 60 minutes and cost £50. The first 15-minute introductory call is completely free and carries no obligation to continue.
What issues do you work with?
I work with anxiety and stress, depression, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, conflict, healing from past trauma, and the emotional challenges of living abroad.
What is the difference between a counsellor, psychologist, and psychiatrist — and which do I need?
A counsellor (like me) works through talking therapy to help you understand patterns, process emotions, and make meaningful change. A psychologist typically focuses on assessment and diagnosis. A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who can prescribe medication. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or past trauma — and are not currently in crisis — counselling is usually the right starting point.
Is online therapy safe and confidential?
Yes. Everything you share remains strictly confidential.
Can I work with you from any country?
Yes. I work online with clients worldwide — wherever you are, we can work together.
Testimonials
“Working with Daria gave me a space where I finally felt safe enough to talk about things I had carried inside for years. Through our sessions, I became calmer, more self-aware, and more connected to myself.”
— Anna
“Therapy with Daria helped me understand my anxiety on a much deeper level. I no longer feel trapped in constant overthinking, and I feel far more grounded and able to cope with life’s challenges.”
— Oleg
“Daria creates a warm, thoughtful, and non-judgemental space. I felt genuinely heard and supported during a very difficult time, and that made it much easier to open up and begin making sense of what I was going through.”
— Rabia
“Working with Daria helped me recognise my relationship patterns more clearly and understand the emotions behind them. I became better able to express my needs, communicate more openly, and approach relationships in a healthier way.”
— Mia
*Testimonials are shared with permission and anonymised to protect client confidentiality.
Get in touch
Choosing a therapist can feel like an important and sometimes difficult decision. You are welcome to get in touch if you have a question, would like to arrange a free intro call, or want to ask something before taking the next step.
You do not need to know exactly what to say.
A simple message is enough. You may wish to share what brings you to therapy, whether you would prefer sessions in English or Russian, and any questions you may have before booking.