Question 1

Is coaching suitable for me if I’m feeling overwhelmed or in crisis?

Accepted Answer

If you’re in crisis, feeling unsafe or struggling to function day to day, coaching isn’t the right place to start.

Coaching is best for women who are able to reflect, make decisions and take action, even if they feel stuck.

If therapy or urgent support would serve you better, I’ll always encourage you to get that first.

Question 2

What exactly is life coaching?

Accepted Answer

Life coaching is a forward-focused, collaborative process designed to help you overcome challenges and take intentional action towards the life you actually want. It creates a safe space for you to pause, reflect and make decisions that feel aligned with who you truly are, not just who you’ve been expected to be.Where therapy often helps people heal and survive, life coaching helps functioning-but-unfulfilled people move from “is this all there is?” to “this life feels like mine.” Through structured conversations, practical tools and honest reflection, life coaching supports you to trust yourself again, make braver choices, and shape a future you won’t regret.

Question 3

How do I know if life coaching is right for me?

Accepted Answer

Life coaching is right for you if you're not in crisis but you know something needs to change. You might feel stuck, restless, disillusioned, or quietly dissatisfied, even though your life looks ‘good’ on the outside. You're functioning, you're showing up, you're doing what's expected, but underneath there's a question that keeps surfacing: "is this really all there is to my life?"If there's a gap between where you are and where you want to be and you're putting off making the decisions required to move forwards, then life coaching is exactly what you need. It will help you turn reflection into action in a way that feels grounded, considered and sustainable. Life coaching isn't about being told what to do, it's about learning to trust yourself enough to listen to your own voice, decide what's next and be confident in your choices moving forwards.

Question 4

I’m not sure if I need coaching or therapy. What’s the difference?

Accepted Answer

Both coaching and therapy are valuable and across my career I have been both a coach and a therapist so I am uniquely positioned to answer this question for you.Put simply, therapy focuses on healing. It helps you process past experiences, work through trauma and stabilise mental health challenges. If you're feeling overwhelmed, depressed, anxious, or struggling to function day-to-day, therapy is best positioned to support you as it helps you develop the skills needed to survive. On the other hand, coaching focuses on the future. It's action-oriented, forward-thinking and centred on growth, confidence, and decision-making. It is designed for people who feel stuck, unfulfilled or disconnected with themselves. You won't feel like you're in crisis but you will feel like something is missing or misaligned. Coaching helps you:·       Clarify what you truly want·       Untangle expectations from desires·       Rebuild self-trust·       Make intentional, confident decisions·       Move forwards with purposeIf you're still unsure about whether it's therapy or coaching that would be best for you, let's talk it through. Use my Ask Me Anything service to outline your circumstances and I'll provide my recommendation.

FAQs

Frequently asked questions

Is coaching suitable for me if I’m feeling overwhelmed or in crisis?

What exactly is life coaching?

How do I know if life coaching is right for me?

I’m not sure if I need coaching or therapy. What’s the difference?

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