Life Coaching Counselling in Southend-on-Sea

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Carl Argent
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
Hi, I’m Carl, a person-centred counsellor and life coach working with adults and couples in Southend-on-Sea or online.
I work primarily with counselling issues causing things like anxiety, stress and feeling stuck. I am an experienced counsellor and can support you to process difficult experiences like grief, shame, trauma and relationship breakdowns. As a coach I can help you find direction and purpose, build motivation and make choices that feel more like your own.
Hi, I’m Carl, a person-centred counsellor and life coach working with adults and couples in Southend-on-Sea or online.
I work primarily with counselling issues causing things like anxiety, stress and feeling stuck. I am an experienced counsellor and can support you to process difficult experiences like grief, shame, trauma and relationship breakdowns. As a coach I can help you find direction and purpose, build motivation and make choices that feel more like your own.
01702 655097 View 01702 655097
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Stephen Peter Belcher
Psychologist, MSc, GMBPsS
Providing guidance for trauma, criminal justice issues, and emotional health, using compassionate, values-based methods, plus coaching for life transitions, stress management, digital nomad living, goal setting, and relationship communication
I offer trauma-informed, values-led support for emotional pain, anger, and justice system challenges. With compassion and lived experience, I help you move forward, manage emotions, and navigate life’s toughest moments—without judgment, and at your pace.
Providing guidance for trauma, criminal justice issues, and emotional health, using compassionate, values-based methods, plus coaching for life transitions, stress management, digital nomad living, goal setting, and relationship communication
I offer trauma-informed, values-led support for emotional pain, anger, and justice system challenges. With compassion and lived experience, I help you move forward, manage emotions, and navigate life’s toughest moments—without judgment, and at your pace.
01702 655782 View 01702 655782
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Sian Elizabeth Hines
Counsellor, PNCPS Acc.
I have over 5 years of helping people improve their quality of life through counselling.
I can help you to reach the potential that you want and deserve to reach by helping you to understand your past, present and future. To help you to work through relationship problems, self esteem issues or letting go of the past. To enable you to see past blocks and obstacles so that you can control, minimise and eliminate any anxieties. To work with the negative emotions that you feel so that you can identify quickly what your emotions are telling you and then challenge them so that they do not control you. To magnify the positives and build on them for complete self confidence.
I have over 5 years of helping people improve their quality of life through counselling.
I can help you to reach the potential that you want and deserve to reach by helping you to understand your past, present and future. To help you to work through relationship problems, self esteem issues or letting go of the past. To enable you to see past blocks and obstacles so that you can control, minimise and eliminate any anxieties. To work with the negative emotions that you feel so that you can identify quickly what your emotions are telling you and then challenge them so that they do not control you. To magnify the positives and build on them for complete self confidence.
01702 967425 View 01702 967425
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Angela McCleave
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP Accred
1 Endorsed
I am a BACP Accredited therapist with a wealth of life experience, as well as experience with counselling people going through a wide range of emotional life events.
I work from a therapy room in the Mayura Yoga Studio in Thorpe Bay. I have experience of working with many different difficulties and life challenges as well as a lot of personal experiences of the same. I cannot give you solutions to your problems but can work with you to help you develop the tools and skills you need to be able to live your life.
I am a BACP Accredited therapist with a wealth of life experience, as well as experience with counselling people going through a wide range of emotional life events.
I work from a therapy room in the Mayura Yoga Studio in Thorpe Bay. I have experience of working with many different difficulties and life challenges as well as a lot of personal experiences of the same. I cannot give you solutions to your problems but can work with you to help you develop the tools and skills you need to be able to live your life.
01702 967623 View 01702 967623
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Helen McDonald
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
2 Endorsed
Waitlist for new clients
I’m based in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, and I offer a range of support services for children and young people, including therapy (play-based and talking therapy), coaching, and advocacy.
I work in an integrative way which means that I combine a range of theories and practices to best suit individual needs, including person-centred, attachment-based, psychodynamic and CBT approaches. I am qualified to level 7 (Masters level) and I am a registered member of the BACP.
I’m based in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, and I offer a range of support services for children and young people, including therapy (play-based and talking therapy), coaching, and advocacy.
I work in an integrative way which means that I combine a range of theories and practices to best suit individual needs, including person-centred, attachment-based, psychodynamic and CBT approaches. I am qualified to level 7 (Masters level) and I am a registered member of the BACP.
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Bukola Ruth Aina
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
I help people experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, bereavement, and relationships problems to find the best resolve to the problems and the journey towards greater happiness, peace, and life satisfaction.
My name is Oluwabukola Ruth Aina, and I am qualified therapeutic counsellor, an accredited member of National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) and a member of British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP). I believe that being truly heard can be one of the most powerful and healing experiences a person can have. In a world where many people feel the need to hide their struggles, I offers a space where you can be open, honest, and accepted without judgement. Providing a calm and compassionate environment where you can explore your thoughts and emotions safely and at your own pace.
I help people experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, bereavement, and relationships problems to find the best resolve to the problems and the journey towards greater happiness, peace, and life satisfaction.
My name is Oluwabukola Ruth Aina, and I am qualified therapeutic counsellor, an accredited member of National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) and a member of British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP). I believe that being truly heard can be one of the most powerful and healing experiences a person can have. In a world where many people feel the need to hide their struggles, I offers a space where you can be open, honest, and accepted without judgement. Providing a calm and compassionate environment where you can explore your thoughts and emotions safely and at your own pace.
01702 967907 View 01702 967907
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Dr Nomsa Sandra Wayland
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
2 Endorsed
As a qualified psychologist who offers a holistic, integrative approach to therapy that acknowledges the interconnectedness of mental, emotional, physical, social, and cultural influences on well-being, my work is grounded in Western and non-western psychological theories, allowing me to tailor therapy to each client’s unique background, needs, and worldview. Most of my clients seek therapy because they feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from others. I am passionate about creating a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their experiences, have clarity in their thoughts and emotions.
As a qualified psychologist who offers a holistic, integrative approach to therapy that acknowledges the interconnectedness of mental, emotional, physical, social, and cultural influences on well-being, my work is grounded in Western and non-western psychological theories, allowing me to tailor therapy to each client’s unique background, needs, and worldview. Most of my clients seek therapy because they feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from others. I am passionate about creating a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their experiences, have clarity in their thoughts and emotions.
01702 908353 View 01702 908353
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Ian West (Accred) Counsellor and Supervisor
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP Accred
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
Through collaboration we can work towards creating meaningful changes for a more fulfilling life.
I am an Accredited MBACP Registered Humanistic Integrative Counsellor & Counselling Supervisor with over 10 years of experience in working with individuals, and groups of all ages, sexual orientations and cultural backgrounds. I am based in Colchester CO1. Dependent on your presenting issues/needs I will draw on cognitive, psychodynamic, attachment, and relational theories and concepts, to provide either short-term-focused counselling/therapy or longer-term in-depth psychotherapy.
Through collaboration we can work towards creating meaningful changes for a more fulfilling life.
I am an Accredited MBACP Registered Humanistic Integrative Counsellor & Counselling Supervisor with over 10 years of experience in working with individuals, and groups of all ages, sexual orientations and cultural backgrounds. I am based in Colchester CO1. Dependent on your presenting issues/needs I will draw on cognitive, psychodynamic, attachment, and relational theories and concepts, to provide either short-term-focused counselling/therapy or longer-term in-depth psychotherapy.
01206 482901 View 01206 482901
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Natalie Green
Psychotherapist
4 Endorsed
Serves Area
My holistic approach integrates mind, body, and spirit, addressing how culture, faith, family, trauma, and life transitions impact emotional and sexual well-being.
Are you feeling the growing distance in your relationship, emotionally, sexually or culturally, and don’t know how to begin finding your way back? I’m Natalie Green, a RegCOSRT Integrative Psychosexual & Relationship Therapist. I help couples and individuals who feel stuck, disconnected or overwhelmed by intimacy challenges. Many of the people I support are navigating mixed-heritage or culturally influenced relationships, desire differences, sexual function concerns, or the deep ache of feeling unseen by the person they love. Whatever you’re facing, you don't have to do it alone.
My holistic approach integrates mind, body, and spirit, addressing how culture, faith, family, trauma, and life transitions impact emotional and sexual well-being.
Are you feeling the growing distance in your relationship, emotionally, sexually or culturally, and don’t know how to begin finding your way back? I’m Natalie Green, a RegCOSRT Integrative Psychosexual & Relationship Therapist. I help couples and individuals who feel stuck, disconnected or overwhelmed by intimacy challenges. Many of the people I support are navigating mixed-heritage or culturally influenced relationships, desire differences, sexual function concerns, or the deep ache of feeling unseen by the person they love. Whatever you’re facing, you don't have to do it alone.
01702 655226 View 01702 655226
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Jenni Griffiths
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Serves Area
Everyone experiences challenges and difficulties at various times in their life and it can be comforting to know that we don’t have to get through it on our own.
I am a qualified therapist and coach who is passionate about helping people feel better so that they can move their lives forwards. Blending counselling with coaching gives me a unique way of not just helping you to address the past and the present, but to move forwards purposefully so that you can enjoy your life to the full.
Everyone experiences challenges and difficulties at various times in their life and it can be comforting to know that we don’t have to get through it on our own.
I am a qualified therapist and coach who is passionate about helping people feel better so that they can move their lives forwards. Blending counselling with coaching gives me a unique way of not just helping you to address the past and the present, but to move forwards purposefully so that you can enjoy your life to the full.
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Kim Macleod
Psychologist, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Serves Area
I specialise in helping people who are struggling to cope with chronic conditions such as persistent pain, chronic fatigue syndrome, diabetes or life following an accident.
Due to my training as a Counselling Psychologist, evidence based practice informs my work. I draw on several types of therapy including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness and others. I will work with you to develop a plan that helps you to identify your values and goals so that you can live your best life.
I specialise in helping people who are struggling to cope with chronic conditions such as persistent pain, chronic fatigue syndrome, diabetes or life following an accident.
Due to my training as a Counselling Psychologist, evidence based practice informs my work. I draw on several types of therapy including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness and others. I will work with you to develop a plan that helps you to identify your values and goals so that you can live your best life.
01268 439928 View 01268 439928
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Emma Litman
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Speaking to family and friends about a problem doesn’t always feel appropriate and you may need to speak to someone separate from your personal life.
I am a BACP and EMDR Counsellor offering face to face, online and telephone counselling. My clients say that I'm very easy to talk to, warm and friendly. I can help you to explore your issues to help you gain awareness, understanding and get to a place or acceptance of a situation you are struggling with. I am also a qualified NLP and EFT coach offering specific techniques suited to working with any issues related to trauma, depression & anxiety.
Speaking to family and friends about a problem doesn’t always feel appropriate and you may need to speak to someone separate from your personal life.
I am a BACP and EMDR Counsellor offering face to face, online and telephone counselling. My clients say that I'm very easy to talk to, warm and friendly. I can help you to explore your issues to help you gain awareness, understanding and get to a place or acceptance of a situation you are struggling with. I am also a qualified NLP and EFT coach offering specific techniques suited to working with any issues related to trauma, depression & anxiety.
01268 437498 View 01268 437498
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Maria Garcia
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Online Only
I support individuals and couples dealing with relationship issues, intimacy concerns, anxiety, communication difficulties, and life transitions.
I pay attention to the person as a whole, focusing on the present moment and encouraging a balance between body, feeling, intellect and imagination. I am specialised in perinatal mental health, supporting couples and individuales through pregnancy, birth and postpartum. I am also a qualified sex and couples therapist
I support individuals and couples dealing with relationship issues, intimacy concerns, anxiety, communication difficulties, and life transitions.
I pay attention to the person as a whole, focusing on the present moment and encouraging a balance between body, feeling, intellect and imagination. I am specialised in perinatal mental health, supporting couples and individuales through pregnancy, birth and postpartum. I am also a qualified sex and couples therapist
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Yvette White
Counsellor, BACP
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
5 Star Google reviews and over 5000+ client hours... Individual therapy £60 Couples £80 per hour after initial starting session. Solution Focused Couples programme £595. Anxiety, Depression and Stress Management specialist. Marriage /Relationship counsellor..  Are you struggling with Anxiety, Abuse, Bereavement, or relationship issues, then I can help! I also deal with Low self-esteem, Death Anxiety, Abuse, ADHD, Divorce, Depression, Career path, Cancer support, Generalised Anxiety Disorder, Pain management, Panic Disorder, PTSD, Rape crisis, Relationship issues, Self harm, Trauma and Low self esteem.
5 Star Google reviews and over 5000+ client hours... Individual therapy £60 Couples £80 per hour after initial starting session. Solution Focused Couples programme £595. Anxiety, Depression and Stress Management specialist. Marriage /Relationship counsellor..  Are you struggling with Anxiety, Abuse, Bereavement, or relationship issues, then I can help! I also deal with Low self-esteem, Death Anxiety, Abuse, ADHD, Divorce, Depression, Career path, Cancer support, Generalised Anxiety Disorder, Pain management, Panic Disorder, PTSD, Rape crisis, Relationship issues, Self harm, Trauma and Low self esteem.
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Elmsleigh Counselling
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Serves Area
I listen closely, ask questions that matter, and help you explore strategies that actually fit your life.
What You Can Expect: A confidential, respectful, and focused environment. Tools to manage stress, build confidence, and navigate challenges. Sessions available face-to-face or online during weekday hours. Not a magician, just focused, straightforward support—no tricks involved. A counsellor who listens, keeps things grounded, and won’t waste your time.
I listen closely, ask questions that matter, and help you explore strategies that actually fit your life.
What You Can Expect: A confidential, respectful, and focused environment. Tools to manage stress, build confidence, and navigate challenges. Sessions available face-to-face or online during weekday hours. Not a magician, just focused, straightforward support—no tricks involved. A counsellor who listens, keeps things grounded, and won’t waste your time.
01702 967128 View 01702 967128
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Dr Chancy Marsh
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Therapy with me can be short or long term, it can be a journey of discovery that we take together or perhaps a focused piece of work, where we target a specific area in your life.
I am a chartered clinical psychologist with 15 years experience in mental health. Whilst working in the NHS, I have set up The Sycamore Private Practice so that people outside of mental health services can access support. I have worked with people, who have benefited from making sense of difficult or/and frightening experiences, improving their mood or lowering anxiety. If you would like a safe place in order to understand more about what is going on for you, or perhaps have specific areas that need a focus, we can do this together and at a pace that suits you. I have listed my areas of expertise and experience as a guide for you.
Therapy with me can be short or long term, it can be a journey of discovery that we take together or perhaps a focused piece of work, where we target a specific area in your life.
I am a chartered clinical psychologist with 15 years experience in mental health. Whilst working in the NHS, I have set up The Sycamore Private Practice so that people outside of mental health services can access support. I have worked with people, who have benefited from making sense of difficult or/and frightening experiences, improving their mood or lowering anxiety. If you would like a safe place in order to understand more about what is going on for you, or perhaps have specific areas that need a focus, we can do this together and at a pace that suits you. I have listed my areas of expertise and experience as a guide for you.
01702 418809 View 01702 418809
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Cara Japon Mbacp Gmbpss
Counsellor, BACP
Serves Area
By offering open-ended Counselling sessions, this has aided my clients to build themselves up from needing a length of time off work, to continue their working life or create a new work and life journey.
I am a BACP registered Integrative Psychotherapist & Clinical Supervisor (Supervision - £50 per 50 minutes, £70 per 1.5hrs) and a member of the BPS. I am qualified in Person-Centred Counselling, CBT & Psychodynamics. I am fully trained in EMDR therapy (£70 per 50 min, £370 for block of 6 sessions).  I have helped many clients who have had a diagnosis of PTSD and extreme anxiety, to overcome their trauma and markedly reduce their anxiety. I specialise in Relationship and Family Counselling, Dementia, anxiety, depression, work-related stress and breakdowns. I also have vast experience of bereavement counselling.
By offering open-ended Counselling sessions, this has aided my clients to build themselves up from needing a length of time off work, to continue their working life or create a new work and life journey.
I am a BACP registered Integrative Psychotherapist & Clinical Supervisor (Supervision - £50 per 50 minutes, £70 per 1.5hrs) and a member of the BPS. I am qualified in Person-Centred Counselling, CBT & Psychodynamics. I am fully trained in EMDR therapy (£70 per 50 min, £370 for block of 6 sessions).  I have helped many clients who have had a diagnosis of PTSD and extreme anxiety, to overcome their trauma and markedly reduce their anxiety. I specialise in Relationship and Family Counselling, Dementia, anxiety, depression, work-related stress and breakdowns. I also have vast experience of bereavement counselling.
01245 823724 View 01245 823724
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Ian Wilson
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
This led me to train as a person-centered therapist, where I now help all kinds of people navigate life's challenges and achieve personal growth
I partner with individuals who feel stuck and unfulfilled, seeking a change in their lives. Together, we'll build a trusting and authentic partnership, fostering creativity and security. Through our work, you'll find purpose and fulfilment, empowered to overcome challenges to identify and achieve your goals. Seeking help in difficult times takes strength. Let me be clear, you are already good enough. You have all the inner resources you need to move forward with clarity and confidence. Let’s get you straightened out and heading in the right direction.
This led me to train as a person-centered therapist, where I now help all kinds of people navigate life's challenges and achieve personal growth
I partner with individuals who feel stuck and unfulfilled, seeking a change in their lives. Together, we'll build a trusting and authentic partnership, fostering creativity and security. Through our work, you'll find purpose and fulfilment, empowered to overcome challenges to identify and achieve your goals. Seeking help in difficult times takes strength. Let me be clear, you are already good enough. You have all the inner resources you need to move forward with clarity and confidence. Let’s get you straightened out and heading in the right direction.
01702 967103 View 01702 967103
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Taner Paul Hassan
Counsellor, MBACP
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
£80 for General Counselling £100 - Addiction / Anxiety £120 - Couples Therapy £400 - Unconscious Mind Therapy ( Allow 2-3hrs) one session required £150 - Performance Coaching / Executive Coach (min x 3 sessions)
Hi I’m an Integrative Psychotherapist & Performance Coach. I work with individuals, Couples, Adults, Teenagers, Professional Athletes & People in the public eye. Assisting in many presenting issues such as anxiety, phobias. Specialist Area of Expertise: Sex & Porn Addiction, Substance Misuse & Alcohol, Addiction. It is important that whoever you seek help from you give yourself the chance to work through your issues and become your own scientist. I will never tell you what to do but help guide you and explore your issues together to help you achieve your goals.
£80 for General Counselling £100 - Addiction / Anxiety £120 - Couples Therapy £400 - Unconscious Mind Therapy ( Allow 2-3hrs) one session required £150 - Performance Coaching / Executive Coach (min x 3 sessions)
Hi I’m an Integrative Psychotherapist & Performance Coach. I work with individuals, Couples, Adults, Teenagers, Professional Athletes & People in the public eye. Assisting in many presenting issues such as anxiety, phobias. Specialist Area of Expertise: Sex & Porn Addiction, Substance Misuse & Alcohol, Addiction. It is important that whoever you seek help from you give yourself the chance to work through your issues and become your own scientist. I will never tell you what to do but help guide you and explore your issues together to help you achieve your goals.
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Kim Jordan
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
3 Endorsed
Maidstone ME14
I primarily work with Anxiety, Depression and PTSD and their associated symptoms but these can occur from a vast range of life changing events, therefore I provide bespoke Counselling based on your individual life experiences.
Good rapport with your Counsellor's the first step towards achieving change. My Counselling approach is different to anything my clients (both Adults & Children) have experienced before and it's because of this, they've felt at ease quickly and gained maximum benefit from their sessions. I've Counselled since 2019 and have a diverse range of additional skills that I integrate into my Counselling work. I work with Victims of Crime within Kent, as well as Children & Families who've been bereaved. I have over 10yrs experience working with Children & Young People, including those with additional needs, so my approach is inclusive.
I primarily work with Anxiety, Depression and PTSD and their associated symptoms but these can occur from a vast range of life changing events, therefore I provide bespoke Counselling based on your individual life experiences.
Good rapport with your Counsellor's the first step towards achieving change. My Counselling approach is different to anything my clients (both Adults & Children) have experienced before and it's because of this, they've felt at ease quickly and gained maximum benefit from their sessions. I've Counselled since 2019 and have a diverse range of additional skills that I integrate into my Counselling work. I work with Victims of Crime within Kent, as well as Children & Families who've been bereaved. I have over 10yrs experience working with Children & Young People, including those with additional needs, so my approach is inclusive.
01622 237798 View 01622 237798

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Life Coaching Counsellors
What can I expect from life coaching?
Clients and coaches will typically start by identifying the problem area(s) that the client hopes to address—then, the coach will help the client brainstorm potential solutions and explore concrete techniques to help the client attain their goals. Coaching is typically short-term and focused on finding solutions in the here and now, rather than exploring a client’s past. In addition to strategies aimed at the client’s specific concerns, coaches may encourage general stress management techniques such as meditation.

Can a life coach help treat anxiety?
Because the majority of life coaches are not licensed clinicians, they are not qualified to diagnose or treat anxiety. Anyone struggling with anxiety or another mental health condition should seek help from a licensed mental health practitioner. However, some coaching clients who struggle with subclinical anxiety report that working with their coach on other problems—such as career dissatisfaction or unhealthy habits—has a positive effect on their anxiety.

Can life coaching be done online?
Yes. While life coaching often happens in person, many coaches conduct sessions over the phone or via online platforms such as Zoom or Skype. Because life coaches are not subject to local licensing regulations in the same way that therapists are, they are able to see clients who live in other locations.

How long does life coaching last?
Life coaching tends to be a shorter-term process than therapy, though it does not always unfold over a specific period of time and is instead based on the coach’s or the client’s preferences. Coaching often takes place over three to 12 months but may be shorter or longer if necessary.