Coaching vs Therapy

How Coaching Is Different From Therapy

Explore the field of helping professionals and learn how to navigate the coaching vs therapeutic relationship.

DECEMBER 07, 2021

What comes to mind when you think about therapy? Do you have any images, metaphors, or experiences that shape your preference? Do you see a couch with a person sitting across from you taking notes? Maybe you don’t have any experience. The following guide will help to assist your understanding of the differences between receiving traditional therapy vs coaching. Choosing a therapist can feel a bit like the awkwardness of dating, and knowing what you need and want in a therapist takes time, work and research.