Coaching/Counseling

Whether in our personal life, professional development or relationships there are times when you feel overwhelmed, maybe stuck, unsure which way to go.

A coach or a counselor might help sort out your thoughts, point out alternatives, and assist the client in attaining their goal.

What is the difference between a coach and a counselor?

A coach starts from the present and assists you to get where you want to be. Coaching is goal-oriented and focused on solutions; by asking specific questions, an action plan will be devised – together with the client – to facilitate growth and improve the client’s performance.

Analytical models like SWOT Analysis or the ICAN model are often used during coaching sessions.

A coach is always neutral and does not give advice but assists the client in developing their personal solutions. They do not deal with unresolved issues of the past which is more the task of a counsellor.

Coaching usually involves individual sessions to solve specific issues; in some situations, a block of four to six sessions might be more effective.

A counselor often addresses past and present experiences, including emotional, mental, or psychological problems.

By investigating unresolved issues of the past that still affect the client, the counselor might use certain therapeutic techniques, like EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques), CBT (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy), or Sedona to increase the client’s personal awareness. Subsequently, the client is empowered to create changes within personal relationships, professional performance, and overall health and well-being.

Counseling often spreads over a longer period, depending on the client’s personal progress.