Not everyone who seeks support sees themselves as having a mental health difficulty. Many people simply want to understand themselves better, make changes, and reach their potential. Psychological life coaching provides a safe and professional space to do just that.
Psychological coaching draws on the skills and approaches of therapy, but it is focused on personal development, growth, and change, rather than diagnosis or treatment of a mental health condition. It can help you to:
While therapy often focuses on treating mental health difficulties such as depression, anxiety, or trauma, psychological coaching is about potential and possibility. We may explore your childhood experiences and relationship patterns to understand what shapes you today, but the emphasis is on using those insights to overcome blocks and open a clearer path to the future you want. Coaching is less about “what’s wrong” and more about what’s possible.
With over 20 years’ experience as a psychologist, I combine evidence-based therapeutic approaches (such as Schema Therapy, EMDR, IFS, amongst others) with a reflective, coaching style. This means sessions provide both psychological depth and forward-looking clarity, helping you create a path toward lasting change.
Psychological coaching may be helpful if you are: