In general, traditional therapy focuses on understanding the past- why you do or don’t do something. It is also problem focused. Coaching is focused on the present and future- how to get unstuck and change what you want to change. It is solution -focused. Although some knowledge of your past may be useful, it is not the focus of coaching. In addition, the coach is not the “expert” like a traditional therapist would be, but rather part of your team! The coach helps you identify your strengths, introduces you to some information and resources and together we craft an action plan to obtain the results you want!
