Therapist Vs Coaching
Posted on March 12, 2022 by Nighat Haroon, One of Thousands of Career Coaches on Noomii.
An illusion and MYTH breaker piece on Life coaching vs Therapist
There is always a debate on similarity or difference when it comes to choosing Life coach over Therapist. As a therapist and Life coach I can highlight both domains to give more insight of both positions. This can make it confusing when you compare therapy for personal growth with life coaching. They use different methods, but cover similar terrain, and the process for clients can often look the same.
Therapy is designed to help you heal. It’s also designed to help you grow and become more self-aware. Therapy is what you need when you want to “feel better.” A therapist creates a safe space where you’re free from the pressure to perform that you have to deal with at work or home—pressure that might be making you feel stressed out, depressed, or anxious.
Therapy helps you do a deep dive into your psyche and reconnect the dots of who you are.
Life coaching is designed to help you succeed. It’s also designed to help you grow and become more effective. Life coaching is what you need when you want to “do better.” A coach creates an encouraging space where they apply gentle pressure and hold you accountable in your efforts to achieve your goals. A coach can help you make meaningful progress on everything from writing a book to losing weight—and identify which goals you want to make progress on in the first place.
Life coaching helps you take on external challenges and become the version of yourself you know you have the potential to be.
