Counselling focuses on problem-solving and understanding past experiences to address current issues, while coaching emphasizes reaching future potential and overcoming obstacles. Counselling is about healing and addressing weaknesses, whereas coaching concentrates on building strengths for personal growth. Individuals seeking to thrive and manage themselves may find coaching more suitable.

1. What is the Difference Between
Coaching
and
Counselling?

2. Counselling
Is about problem
solving
What are the
problems you
have experienced
Coaching
Is about reaching
your greater
potential
Recognising you
can move from
surviving to
thriving.

3. Counselling
Is about looking
at your past
Looking for explanations as
to why you are in your
current position
Coaching
Looks to the
future
Where do you want to get
to, what do you need to get
you there, what are the
obstacles in your way and
how will you overcome
them.

4. Counselling
Is about healing
This is a very
important
pathway for many
of us in recovery
Coaching
Is about
growing
Reaching our
potential and all
you are capable
of.

5. Counselling
Is about
overcoming
weaknesses
Often focuses on
what we are not
doing well.
Coaching
Is about
building
strengths
Spending time
working on
enhancing strengths
for growth.

6. Coaching vs Counselling
If you want to move forward and thrive in your
current environment and focus on self
management and empowerment, coaching may
be right for you.
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