Coaching, Mentoring, or Counselling: What’s the Difference?

When I first started my coaching journey, I often found myself explaining how coaching differs from mentoring or counselling. They’re all valuable, but they serve very different purposes & it’s important to know what you need.

Here’s how I see it: coaching is all about looking ahead, mentoring adds guidance when appropriate & counselling helps with deep emotional healing. While I focus primarily on coaching, there are times when a touch of mentoring fits perfectly.

Coaching: Future-Focused & Action-Driven

Coaching is the heart of what I do…it’s forward-focused & designed to help you #FindClarity & take action. Whether you’re navigating #LifeTransitions, redundancy, or rediscovering purpose, coaching bridges the gap between where you are now & where you want to be.

With coaching, we’ll:
🔥 Explore your goals & align them with your values #PurposeAndGrowth
🔥 Create a step-by-step plan for progress
🔥 Rebuild confidence & spark momentum

For me, coaching is about unlocking possibilities & helping you embrace change with confidence & clarity.

Mentoring: A Guiding Hand When Needed

Sometimes, your goals might benefit from a mentoring moment…especially if you’re exploring areas where I can offer my experience. While mentoring isn’t the focus of our work, I may step in to share practical advice or insights to help you move forward.

I’m always clear about the difference between coaching & mentoring. Coaching is about helping you find your answers, while mentoring is more directive. If mentoring fits your journey, I’ll let you know & together, we’ll balance these approaches to suit your needs!

Counselling: A Different Type of Support

I don’t offer counselling, as it focuses on healing from the past & addressing mental wellbeing. If you’re dealing with challenges like trauma, unresolved emotional pain, or mental health concerns, counselling may be the better path.

That said, my Resources Tab includes additional options for counselling & other professional services that can support your well-being. #CoachingForChange isn’t about the past…it’s about helping you move forward.

Finding the Right Fit

This approach works beautifully for people navigating redundancy, career changes, or rediscovering purpose. Whether we’re focused on coaching or adding a touch of mentoring, my goal is to help you create balance, clarity & an actionable plan.

I believe everyone deserves a chance to reignite their purpose & start a fulfilling new chapter. Coaching isn’t about looking back - it’s about helping you move forward, embrace change & spark your next big moment #ReigniteYourPurpose.

Your Next Step

If you’re ready to explore what’s next, let’s connect. Coaching & mentoring are incredible tools to help you reignite your purpose & take charge of your future.

📩 Drop me an email or visit the Resources Tab for more information. Your journey starts here.