Coaching vs Therapy: What's the Difference?
One of the unique features of Kiasma’s workplace wellbeing programme is the option to work with a health coach to enhance your wellbeing. Unlike many other services that primarily focus on therapy, we provide the flexibility to choose coaching, therapy, or both. While therapy can be highly effective, our health coaches are specifically trained to support your personal growth and guide you toward meaningful, positive changes on your journey to holistic health. This might leave you wondering, what's the difference between health coaching and therapy?
Both coaching and therapy offer valuable support, but they serve different purposes in your wellbeing journey. Therapy often focuses on understanding and resolving past issues, emotional challenges, and mental health conditions. It’s a space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings, work through trauma, and develop strategies for managing mental health.
Health coaching, on the other hand, is all about forward movement. Our professional coaches work with you to set achievable goals, create actionable plans, and make positive lifestyle changes that align with your vision for the future. Whether you're aiming to improve your sleep, enhance your nutrition, build mindfulness practices, or boost your overall wellbeing, our coaches are here to guide and support you every step of the way.
One of the key distinctions is that health coaching is focused on empowerment. Our coaches help you tap into your strengths, build resilience, and develop the skills needed to sustain long-term changes. It's not just about addressing problems—it's about unlocking your potential and moving toward the life you want to lead.
If you find that you need more specialised support, such as navigating complex emotional issues or mental health conditions, therapy may be the right choice. At Kiasma, we can assist you in finding the support you need, whether it's coaching, therapy, or a combination of both.
In essence, while therapists might help you understand the past experiences that have shaped your present, health coaches focus on the question, "What does happy and healthy look like to you, and how can we get there?"
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