FAQs
I’ve never talked to anyone. I’m used to handling things on my own. Aren’t people who go to counseling & coaching weak?
Not at all. People who ask for help know when they need it and have the courage to reach out. Everyone needs help now and then. In our work together, I’ll help you explore and identify your strengths and how to implement them to reduce the influence of the problems you are facing.
What’s the Different between Counseling & Coaching?
The difference is between someone who can do something, and someone who has the training and experience to do that same thing professionally. A mental health professional can help you approach your situation in a new way– teach you new skills, gain different perspectives, listen to you without judgment or expectations, and help you listen to yourself. Furthermore, counseling is completely confidential. You won’t have to worry about others “knowing my business.” Lastly, if your situation provokes a great deal of negative emotion, and you’ve been confiding in a friend or family member, there is the risk that once you are feeling better you could start avoiding that person so you aren’t reminded of this difficult time in your life.
| Counseling | Coaching |
| Addresses the person’s Emotional Problem | Works with a person who wants to make current life better |
| Often explores with the person their past experiences and focuses on healing, | Works with a person in current situations, helping them to establish a better future |
| Focuses on the person’s feelings and emotion | Views emotions and feelings as a normal part of growth & development |
| provides professional interventions to help the person onto the path of healing | Helps persons identify challenges than partnering with them to facilitate Victory |
| Progress may take a longer period of time | The progress is usually faster |