Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between life coaching and counseling?

Life coaching and counseling both aim to help individuals achieve personal growth and overcome challenges, but they differ in their approaches, goals, and the types of issues they typically address.

Counseling typically focuses on resolving past and present emotional issues. Counselors often work with clients to process trauma and grief, manage mental health conditions such as anxiety or depression, and deal with personal struggles. Sessions tend to be more long-term in order to process issues. The goal is to help individuals heal, gain self-awareness, and develop coping mechanisms for emotional challenges.

Life coaching primarily focuses on the future and personal development. Life coaches help clients set and achieve specific goals, improve performance, and unlock their potential. The emphasis is often on motivation, action, and creating positive change in various areas of life, such as career, relationships, health, and finances. Shorter, goal-oriented sessions allow you to focus on living in the now and what’s around the corner. The client become accountable to themselves and what they want to accomplish.

In summary, counseling is emotionally-focused and often deals with mental health issues and emotional healing. Life coaching is future-focused, goal-oriented, action-based, and ideal for personal growth.

What can I expect?

Life coaching is a supportive, non-judgmental space to discuss your goals. The sessions, which the number varies depending on your goals, will help you think differently about your present tasks and open up new opportunities. Your confidence will increase as you become self-aware.

Our goal is to give you empowering tools to use in your daily life and that don’t create dependency.