FAQs
HOW IS COACHING DIFFERENT TO THERAPY?
Coaching is forward focussed and allows the coachee to take ownership for their own decisions. At times coaching may be about emotional patterns and behaviours but the coach will steer the coachee towards the present and goal orientated solutions. Simply put - coaching is about the future not the past.
life coaching is a luxury for the rich?
Unfortunately 'life coaching' is a term that sounds like a luxury . We all do life why should we need a coach? Yes we all do life - sometimes we compare ourselves to others, or what we 'think' we should be achieving. Coaching is about allowing yourself the space to work out what you want, to reassess your values, your priorities and how to make the most out of YOUR life.
WILL COACHING MAKE ME DO THINGS I DON'T WANT TO DO?
In coaching, the coachee is making the decisions. Coaching is not about making the coachee do irresponsible or damaging things. It is fundamental to keep one foot in reality whilst exploring all options available at that time. The coaching may explore fears, obstacles and challenges but always at the pace of the coachee.
WHAT HAPPENS IN A COACHING SESSION?
The coaching session begins with a time of checking in so that I can understand where the coachee is at, at that moment and how best to hold the coaching space. We begin with the coachee talking through anything, this could be a follow on from the week before. Together we look at setting some goals around that. Recognising the reality of the situation, we identify options. We then start thinking about the first steps towards that goal. Each session is an hour long, and takes the form of skilled questioning, reflection and sometimes exercises.
WHAT'S NEXT?
We begin with a free consultation to find out if I am the right coach for you. Following this I work in blocks of 5 sessions which can spread over an agreed time. I recommend coaching does not take place every week as often targets take longer to put in place. But sessions can be flexible, I am based in Bristol so can meet in person or over the phone/skype. Following this block a further block of 5 can be booked if required.
HOW DO I GET IN TOUCH?
You can send me a contact form in the 'Contact Me' page or call 0777 9264534.