Sergei Zhilin
(he/him)
Humanistic Counsellor & Life Coach
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Available for new clients
Neurodivergent-Affirming Coach for Life Transitions. I know what it’s like to feel stuck, burned out, scattered, and demotivated. I help people reconnect with what matters so they live with more joy and meaning.
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About me
I know how overwhelming life can feel at times: moving to a new country, starting a demanding job, feeling burned out at work, or stuck in life. These are not abstract challenges to me because I’ve lived them.
Growing up queer and neurodivergent, I learned early what it means to feel out of sync with the world around me. That experience now helps me support others with deep empathy and without judgment. As a lived experience expert in late-diagnosed ADHD, I bring both professional knowledge and personal insight into the coaching space.
I create a calm, grounded space where things can slow down. Clients often describe me as a mirror: I listen closely, reflect back what is often unseen, and help uncover practical ways forward.
I speak:
EnglishRussian
Location:
Zeeburgerdijk 25, 1093 SK Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Approach
Treatment Approaches
CoachingRecommended for those who want support and motivation to achieve personal or professional goals, often with a structured, goal-oriented approach.
Humanistic psychologyRecommended for those looking for a therapy that emphasizes personal growth and self-fulfillment, focusing on becoming your best self in a positive, non-judgmental space.
Solution-focused therapyRecommended for those who want quick, practical solutions to their problems without focusing too much time on the past.
Areas I can help with:
1. Emotional Balance and Self-Acceptance
Neurodiversity often brings shame, or self-doubt. Coaching focuses on handling overwhelm, calming the inner critic, and learning how to manage hypersensitivity. The goal is more calm, self-acceptance, and joy.
2. Identity and Life Direction
Exploration of values, strengths, and purpose helps shape an authentic life direction which is more motivating and easier to manage in general.
2. Focus and Daily Structure
Support with building routines, habits, and systems for life management.
4. Burnout Recovery and Prevention
Guidance in recognising early signs, rebuilding energy, and creating sustainable rhythms.
My approach is holistic: I look at each client as a whole person, considering mind, body, emotions and context rather than focusing on one aspect in isolation. I combine evidence-based methods with intuition, adapting the process to what best supports the individual.
Experience
Mark Coaching, Amsterdam (2024–present)
Researcher in Social Sciences (2013–2024)
IT and digital innovation (2006 - 2016)
Education
Certified Coach and Counselor
Academy of Coaching and Counseling, the Netherlands - 2023-2025
Doctor of Philosophy
TU Delft, the Netherlands - 2016-2023
MSc in Design of Urban Ecosystems - 2013-2015
MSc/BSc in Applied Informatics - 2005-2010
Services
Intro Call
Free • 20 min • Online & In-person
Individual Session
€65 • 55 min • Online & In-person
Introductory call
Free • 20 min • Online & In-person
Insurances
Private Pay
At a glance
Last active
Offers free 20 minute introductory callThis provider offers a free introductory call
Usually responds within 4 hours
Next available: Mar 13