How does coaching differ from therapy?

Broadly speaking coaching is future orientated and solution focused. Past events play their part, but we will focus on where you are now and how to help you move forwards. Coaching is a collaborative partnership where a coach helps you identify your blocks, tap into your potential, clarify your aspirations and develop strategies to achieve them.

Therapy offers a safe space to explore and heal emotional and psychological challenges. It is focused on healing, self-discovery and enhancing mental well-being. Therapy helps you understand underlying patterns, process emotions and develop coping strategies. It can involve delving into the past to facilitate personal growth and emotional resilience.

What happens in the first call?

In the first call you will provide an overview of your situation and what is troubling you or what you want support with. Your coach will ask you questions to help you identify blocks and challenges. A coach will help you to identify your challenges, maybe prioritising them if there are many. In future sessions you will continue to identify what is troubling you, as this can change from what is first presented, develop coping mechanisms and strategies to move forwards.

How does it work?

The process is different for everyone, as each individual has their own preferred style of communicating and problem solving, but one thing that we all have in common is that we have to face challenges in life. A coach will ask you questions to help you elicit your thoughts and feelings around your chosen subject and help you reach new understanding. Methods can range from purely question driven sessions but can involve other strategies like guided imagery, story telling or metaphor or using somatic exercises to remove stress from the body. This will be identified in session depending on what you bring and what works for you.

How many sessions will I need?

Once again this differs from person to person, but a great deal can be achieved in 6 sessions. If you are finding the sessions helpful, you might chose to continue, or move into monthly maintenance sessions to ensure you continue to work through the changes you have committed to and keep you on track.