DARIA NEKTOROVA
Gestalt therapist and supervisor
EAGT member
Gestalt therapist in Tel Aviv and online
EAGT member
Gestalt therapist in Tel Aviv and online
I help people live through change, understand themselves and each other better, and find solid ground when the familiar ways stop working.
Looking for an English- or Russian-speaking therapist online? I work in person in Tel Aviv and online with clients in Europe, the US and Canada.
Perhaps right now you…
• have moved to another country and feel that your usual sources of support have disappeared;
• are tired of coping, but can't allow yourself to stop;
• doubt yourself, put off decisions, live with a constant inner critic;
• you struggle to form relationships — or are in one that no longer feels fulfilling;
• are going through a break-up, a loss, a change of job or another life crisis;
• want to understand what you truly want, rather than simply living up to other people’s expectations.
You don’t have to wait until things become unbearable to start therapy. It’s enough to feel that your usual ways of coping are no longer working and that you’d like to make sense of what’s happening with the support of an attentive and compassionate therapist.
Looking for an English- or Russian-speaking therapist online? I work in person in Tel Aviv and online with clients in Europe, the US and Canada.
Perhaps right now you…
• have moved to another country and feel that your usual sources of support have disappeared;
• are tired of coping, but can't allow yourself to stop;
• doubt yourself, put off decisions, live with a constant inner critic;
• you struggle to form relationships — or are in one that no longer feels fulfilling;
• are going through a break-up, a loss, a change of job or another life crisis;
• want to understand what you truly want, rather than simply living up to other people’s expectations.
You don’t have to wait until things become unbearable to start therapy. It’s enough to feel that your usual ways of coping are no longer working and that you’d like to make sense of what’s happening with the support of an attentive and compassionate therapist.
Main areas of work
Recurring conflicts, fear of closeness, loneliness within a relationship, difficulties with boundaries and expressing feelings. I work with individuals and couples.
Anxiety, loneliness, loss of familiar status and social circle, the feeling “I do not belong anywhere”, and difficulties adapting and building a life after relocation.
Exhaustion, procrastination, loss of interest in work, difficulty recovering, complex decisions and the search for a new professional direction.
SELF-ESTEEM AND THE INNER CRITIC
Impostor feelings, shame, constant comparison with others and difficulty recognising your own achievements.
LOSS AND LIFE CRISES
Separation, bereavement, children growing up, changes of role or life stage, and the loss of familiar meaning.
EMOTIONAL REGULATION
Difficulty regulating mood and emotional states — holding feelings back or, conversely, experiencing uncontrolled anger and emotional instability.
How I work
Gestalt therapy is an attentive dialogue about what is happening with you right now: what you feel, how you build relationships, what you avoid and what you need. I don't offer universal recipes and I don't judge your decisions. Together we explore your situation and look for options that fit the life you are living today.
My work is grounded in respect, confidentiality, clear agreements and a pace that allows you to stay connected with yourself. In a session, you may speak, pause, doubt, not know the answer or tell me when something does not feel right.
My work is grounded in respect, confidentiality, clear agreements and a pace that allows you to stay connected with yourself. In a session, you may speak, pause, doubt, not know the answer or tell me when something does not feel right.
About the method
Gestalt therapy
- Dialogue is the core of my work. You gain a new experience of relating, one you can go on to use in your own life.
- The central concept of Gestalt therapy is “contact” — real interaction with other people and with your surroundings. As we work, you learn to recognise your own assumptions and fantasies, and to find healthier ways of being in contact with yourself and with others.
Principles of my work
- Respect, free of judgement. Every person deserves respect regardless of gender, nationality or sexual orientation.
- Your own pace. You decide how much you open up, and how deeply you go into your feelings, at every point in the work.
- Readiness to work. The outcome of therapy depends on the therapist's professionalism and equally on the client's involvement, readiness to work, willingness to collaborate and to become aware.
What you get from working with me
- You will be able to make sense of the situation that troubles you and find the inner resources to meet the difficulty.
- You will learn to be more fully aware of your thoughts, feelings and bodily reactions. That helps you feel more whole and make choices that rest on yourself rather than on someone else's opinion.
- You will treat yourself with more care and respect.
Working agreements
Confidentiality
Everything you tell me is strictly confidential and will not go beyond our conversation. The one exception is professional supervision, where general aspects of the work are discussed without revealing your identity.
Relationships
The social roles of client and therapist do not change beyond the consulting relationship. We cannot enter into friendships, romantic, family or business relationships.
Care for the client
You can always stop the conversation, decline a question or a suggestion, and ask me for support at any point in a session. All your feelings, thoughts and words matter — none of them are pointless or silly. If you don't know what to say, or don't want to talk about something, you can simply tell me.
Cancelling / rescheduling
If you need to cancel or move a session, please do so 24 hours ahead or more — there is no charge.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before, the session is paid in full.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before, the session is paid in full.
Your condition at the session
Please do not come to a session under the influence of mind-altering substances — alcohol, drugs or strong sedatives — unless they have been prescribed by your doctor. If you are taking psychotropic medication, please let me know.
Ending our work
Ending therapy is an important part of the therapeutic relationship. If you decide to end our work together, please let me know. We will then arrange one or more final sessions, depending on what we agree. This will give us an opportunity to reflect on our work, discuss your experience, and finish therapy thoughtfully and with care.
Formats and fees
We’ll discuss the frequency and format of our work during the first session.
Individual therapy usually takes place once a week. For couples, we agree on a suitable frequency together.
For clients in Europe, the US, Canada and other countries: online sessions on Zoom, fees in euros.
Individual therapy usually takes place once a week. For couples, we agree on a suitable frequency together.
For clients in Europe, the US, Canada and other countries: online sessions on Zoom, fees in euros.
Individual therapy
Session length — 55 minutes
In person in Tel Aviv
400 shekels
Online
350 shekels / €85
Couples therapy
Session length — 90 minutes
In person in Tel Aviv
600 shekels
Online
530 shekels / €125
Education
I'm Daria Nektorova, a Gestalt therapist, supervisor and EAGT member. I have been in private practice since 2018 and have worked with couples since 2020. Before I came into therapy I worked as a lawyer in international consulting and investment firms, so I know corporate life and burnout from the inside.
2002 - 2007
2002 - 2007
Moscow State Law Academy (Russia) — degree in law
2016 - 2018
2016 - 2018
Moscow State Pedagogical University (Russia) — MA in Psychology
2016 – 2020
2016 – 2020
Moscow Institute of Gestalt and Psychodrama (Moscow) — Gestalt therapist
2017 – 2021
2017 – 2021
GATLA (Gestalt Associates Training Los Angeles) — couples therapy programme
2019 – 2020
2019 – 2020
Moscow Institute of Gestalt and Psychodrama (Moscow) — course in working with couples and families
2021 - 2022
2021 - 2022
Moscow Institute of Gestalt and Psychodrama (online) — course in working with trauma, loss and PTSD
2023
2023
Israel EMDR Institute - EMDR English Course, level 1
2021 - 2024
2021 - 2024
psychologists' study group led by Victoria Dubinskaya — Neuroses and personality disorders: an existential approach
2023 - 2025
2023 - 2025
Moscow Institute of Gestalt and Psychodrama — group work programme
2024 - 2026
2024 - 2026
Tbilisi Gestalt Institute (EAGT-associated training institute) — certified Gestalt supervisor, 260-hour programme
Diplomas and certificates
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My Publications
Professional profiles and publications
Alongside my private practice, I write about psychotherapy, relationships and life after immigration, and I am listed on professional platforms.
Frequently asked questions
Do you work in English?
Yes. I work in English and Russian.
Can I come on my own if the difficulties are in my relationship?
Yes. Relationship issues can be explored in individual therapy, even if your partner isn't ready to join. Couples therapy is also available.
How much does a session cost?
Individual session (55 minutes): 400 ILS in person, 350 ILS online. Couples session (90 minutes): 600 ILS in person, 530 ILS online. For clients outside Israel, online sessions are €85 (individual) and €125 (couples).
Where do sessions take place?
In person in Tel Aviv, on Carlebach Street, or online from anywhere in the world.
Do you work with clients in Europe, the US and Canada?
Yes. I work online on Zoom with clients in Europe, the United States, Canada and other countries. An individual session is €85, a couples session is €125. More on the online therapy for expats page.
How do I book a first session?
Message me on WhatsApp or Telegram at +972 53 540 5819 and we'll arrange a time for our first meeting.
Contacts
Phone: +972 53 540 5819 (WhatsApp, Telegram)
E-mail: dnektorova@gmail.com
E-mail: dnektorova@gmail.com
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