Frequently Asked Questions

How are sessions held?

I conduct sessions over Google Meet or telephone.

How many coaching sessions will I need?

This is dependent on how you feel as you attend sessions. There is no specific start or finish to coaching, rather a discussion will be held about how you would like to proceed on a pay as you go basis. If you are budgeting for a set number of sessions, this can be discussed in the initial consultation.

How is coaching different from counselling or psychotherapy?

Counselling and/or psychotherapy generally addresses what past events have contributed to current struggles and may go deep into processing childhood experiences. A counsellor or therapist might develop coping mechanisms and strategies for clients to move forward with their life.

Psychologists and Psychiatrists can diagnose and create clinical treatment plans for mental health conditions. Coaching may look backwards briefly to clarify where certain thoughts, beliefs, and behaviours have come from, however the main focus is more on the present and future to encourage self development through goal setting and action planning.

What happens during a coaching session?

After the initial consultation phone call, the first session will start off with getting to know you, where you can talk freely and explore what brought you to coaching. We will identify what you would like to work on and I may ask questions, such as what you want to achieve, what you are finding challenging at the moment, and what you would like the future to look like. As the sessions continue, I will also offer support and feedback to help you to stay focused on your goals.  

What can coaching help me with?

Since my approach is holistic, the coaching sessions can help with a number of different aspects of your overall wellbeing. The initial consultation is to discuss this in further detail and ascertain exactly what you want to work on.

Some examples of the sub-categories of coaching I work with include: confidence, ADHD, work-related stress, family, health, motivation, parenting, self-development, relationships, self-esteem, work-life balance, study-related stress, fostering/adoption, social inclusivity, physical health, relationships, and lifestyle.