Very important question. Here is how I like to differentiate between the two.

Coaching:

-Conversations are focused on the present and the future

-More forward-focused and action-oriented

-Explores what's happening in your mind that might be holding you back from growing or making changes in your life & work

-Coaching can help someone proactively maintain good mental health but it is not a replacement for treating mental illnesses

Therapy:

-Conversations are usually focused on the present and the past

-Helps to heal and make sense of what happened in the past so that you can move forward

-Therapists can often diagnose, treat and counsel those suffering with mental illnesses and process trauma

Keep in mind that every coach and therapist may have a slightly different answer depending on their training, credentials and even where they’re located.

Both can be incredibly valuable and I am happy to help you figure out the best approach that’s best for you.

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-People who are ready for personal and/or professional growth

-People who aren’t afraid to be honest with themselves

-People who are willing to step outside their comfort zone

-People who want to pro-actively support their mental health

-People who want to improve their relationships

-People who want to understand themselves on a deeper level

-People who want to grow in their career or business

-People who wonder how they can make the most of their life

If you like what you’ve read so far, I offer a complementary consultation where you can ask me any questions, see the kind of coach and person I am, and see if this is a good fit.

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First and foremost, I’m on your team. You can expect support, empathy and encouragement all the way through. 

At the same time you can also expect me to challenge you, help expand your perspective, and hold you accountable to following through on what you want to do.

I blend the emotional and the practical so you can learn more about yourself AND actually integrate what you’re learning about yourself to help you take steps forward in your life.

This isn’t “tips and tricks to help you reach your goals” or “5 steps to a stress-free life”. I’ve got lots of resources for you to rely on when you need it, this is different. 

I see YOU as the expert of your own life and I see myself as a collaborative partner here to help you see yourself and the challenges you’re facing with more clarity, to offer you a new perspective, to offer tools to expand your thinking, to hold you accountable, and ultimately help you move forward.

I am an ICF-Certified Transformational Coach at the ACC level and currently working towards my PCC designation. What this means I know my stuff and have gone through rigorous training, coaching, mentoring and supervision to become the coach I am today.

I am continuously honing my craft through ongoing supervision, and professional development work of my own.

Prior to becoming a coach, I studied Psychology, Neuroscience and Behaviour for 4 years and worked in a creative agency setting for 6 years in Canada and the UK, both of which can often inform the kinds of questions I ask and perspective I bring to our sessions.

Our conversations are completely confidential and none of your personal information will be shared without your consent unless I feel your safety or someone else’s safety is concerned.