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The Difference Between Counselling & Coaching

Counselling

In counselling sessions the main focus is to help a client address and resolve problems that may make them feel bad emotionally, or are impairing their ability to function well.

“These problems may be longstanding or sudden, involving trauma and abuse, addictions, family and relationship problems/ patterns and more. In this way, counselling work involves resolving clients’ past experiences and helping them to best achieve wellness in the present.”

Until these problems are resolved, it can be challenging for people to make significant change in their life. Once these things have been addressed and worked on, and the client is feeling more secure and confident in their life, they can start to take action towards change.

Coaching

Life coaching work is centred in clients’ present circumstances with a future-focused perspective. This can include setting goals, working on one’s core beliefs, discovering one’s values, and ultimately working towards a happier and healthier future.

The basic presumption of coaching is that client’s are in a good place mentally & emotionally, and want support and guidance on how to make changes to achieve their goals. The work focuses on exploring obstacles to change, creating and maintaining motivation for change, and creating plans for change.

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All of the topics mentioned in my about section can be worked on through either lens. Both of these approaches prove valuable depending on where you are at in your life and what it is you’d like to work on.

If you are unsure which approach is best for you based on your current needs, please reach out and we can chat more about how to move forward in a way that best serves you.