She placed fifth in all-around qualifications but did not advance into the finals because teammates Olga Kapranova and Irina Tchachina placed ahead of her.

In 2006, Sessina won the all-around competition at the 2006 European Championships in Moscow,[1] beating teammate and Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva.

Sessina competed for a spot at the 2008 Olympics but struggled due to injury and was beaten by compatriots Evgenia Kanaeva and Olga Kapranova.

Sessina won silver medals in All-around, rope, hoop and ribbon at the 2009 European Championships held in Baku, Azerbaijan.

After her retirement, Sessina was elected to the FIG Athletes Commission as a rhythmic gymnastics representative.