FAQS
What’s the difference between coaching & Therapy?
Coaching’s primary focal point is on future performance. It is pro-active and solution focused. Therapy tends to address past issues with the goal of symptom reduction, trauma work and problem resolution.
Coaching does not involve the diagnosis or treatment of medical conditions or mental disorders as defined by the American Psychiatric Association and is NOT to be used as a substitute for medical treatment, counseling, psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, mental health care, substance abuse treatment, or other professional advice by legal, medical or other qualified professionals.
Coaching is designed to address issues the person being coached would like to consider. These could include personal foundation, career development, relationship enhancement, spiritual growth, healthy lifestyle management, life balance, decision-making, and achieving short-term or long-term goals.
Coaching can involve brainstorming, values clarification, the completion of written assignments, education, goal-setting, identifying plans of action, accountability, agreements to change behavior, examining lifestyles, and questioning.
How Do I know if I need Therapy Instead?
If you are looking to unpack a past trauma, struggling with an addiction, or you are experiencing severe symptoms of depression, then therapy is likely a better fit.
Are our Sessions ConfideNTIAL?
Absolutely! I am a certified member of the International Coaching Federation (ICF) who’s ethics code rightly insists on confidentiality. I consider our time together a sacred privilege and maintaining your trust at all times is very important to me.
How Long Do Clients Typically Stay in Coaching?
On average, I work with clients for a minimum of 6 months. It takes time to grow and develop new habits — so the longevity of our time together will depend on your pace and what is most helpful to you.