FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
It utilizes specific techniques and methods that help you identify your goals and plan the steps to achieve them.
It is not psychotherapy, so it does not address mental health issues. During coaching sessions, you will get to know yourself better, identify any obstacles to your goals, develop the skills needed to overcome them, and create strategic plans that will lead you to your objectives.
You can learn more about coaching by reading my article, where I explain in detail what coaching is and how scientifically-based coaching works.
Psychotherapy addresses mental health issues and helps individuals cope with psychological difficulties and disorders.
It employs scientifically validated techniques that bring about the desired changes you seek.
During the therapeutic collaboration, a relationship of trust is established between the therapist and the client, which greatly facilitates the therapeutic process.
Through therapy, you can find relief, free yourself from uncomfortable emotions, discover new ways of thinking and behaving, and achieve significant changes in your life.
Coaching helps in achieving goals and improving performance, while psychotherapy focuses on restoring mental health.
Coaching is typically a short-term intervention, whereas psychotherapy can last for several months.
Coaching is suitable for individuals who are not dealing with mental health difficulties.
You can learn more by reading my article, which details the differences between coaching and psychotherapy.
Coaching is a short-term process that typically lasts 10 to 15 sessions. This timeframe is usually sufficient to achieve most coaching goals.
If more sessions are needed, the collaboration agreement can be extended.
Psychotherapy usually lasts several months, and it is not possible to determine its duration from the outset.
Scientific research has shown that 50% of clients experience improvement after 8 sessions.
It is important to emphasize that real change takes time and happens gradually.
In any case, the duration of therapy also depends on the issue you are seeking to address in therapy.
As a first step to answering this question, you can read my article that outlines the differences between coaching and psychotherapy. There, you will find which option suits you best at this moment.
If you’re still unsure after reading the article, feel free to contact me.
A session, whether coaching or psychotherapy, lasts 50 minutes to 1 hour and takes place weekly, on the same day and at the same time.
Anything you share during the session remains confidential. If I take notes during the session, I ensure they are securely stored after the session ends.
Additionally, all notes are destroyed at the end of our collaboration.
Starting a collaboration with a therapist-coach can create anxiety or concern for many, and that is completely natural.
The right time to start is when you feel ready to take the first step toward achieving your goal or making the desired change.
If you have any doubts or second thoughts, you can contact me by phone. The phone consultation does not commit you to anything and is free of charge.
Yes, I maintain a steady collaboration with an experienced psychologist who oversees my work methods and methodology, ensuring that I remain effective and provide high-quality services.
I also strictly adhere to the code of ethics and conduct of the BACP (British Association for Counseling and Psychotherapy).