How does therapy and coaching differ?

I offer both psychological therapy and life coaching. While they may appear similar, they are distinct in their focus and purpose.

Therapy

Therapy provides a confidential, reflective space to explore emotional difficulties, mental health concerns, and patterns that may be affecting your wellbeing. As a Clinical Psychologist, I use evidence-based approaches to support deeper understanding, processing, and meaningful psychological change.

Therapy may be helpful if you are:

• Experiencing anxiety, low mood, or emotional distress

• Struggling with relationships or past experiences

• Feeling stuck in unhelpful patterns

• Noticing how earlier patterns or experiences may be shaping how you think, feel, or relate to others in the present

• Seeking deeper emotional understanding and support

Coaching

Coaching is a forward-focused, structured process designed to support personal growth and development. It focuses on goals and practical change, helping you move towards where you want to be, with less of a focus on the impact of past experiences on current difficulties.

Coaching may be helpful if you are:

• Looking to improve confidence or direction

• Navigating life or career transitions

• Wanting to set and achieve specific goals

• Seeking support with motivation, habits, or decision-making

Choosing the right approach

If you’re unsure which option is right for you, we can discuss this together. Where there are significant mental health concerns, therapy may be the more appropriate option.

⚠️ Important

Coaching is not a substitute for therapy and does not involve the assessment or treatment of mental health conditions.