Differences between Coaching and Therapy
Jan 16, 2023
Coaching and therapy are equally valid tools when used in the right circumstances. We believe that in the absence of a clinical need to support an individual, coaching can be a more effective and powerful choice.
As an example: someone suffering from severe anxiety and frequent panic attacks that disrupt their daily life will clearly benefit from therapy. A person who feels anxious about a forthcoming performance, event or task will benefit from coaching that equips them with tools and techniques to move forward and achieve their goals.
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THERAPY | COACHING |
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Clinical tool for illness | A performance and wellbeing tool linked to life and career goals |
Focus is the past and today | Focus is today and the future |
Style can be slow and deep as necessary | Can be a mix of challenge and support and sometimes pacy |
Usually requires long term commitment | Generally short term-limited number of sessions |
Main outcome is understanding | Main outcome is improved performance |
Meeting 50 minutes weekly | Meeting is tailored to the individual client |
Focus on difficulties | Focus on tools and techniques for success |
It’s about overcoming illness | It’s about learning to thrive |
Sadly, still some resistance to having ‘therapy’ | ‘Coaching’ is familiar, ie. dance coach, voice coach |
Need to go deep as part of the process | Focus is on future potential not on past issues |
Can be quite heavy going at times | Designed to be empowering and uplifting |
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