Life Coaching Counselling in Huddersfield

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Sarah Greaves Counselling MBACP
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Huddersfield HD7
I'm an extensively experienced, fully qualified BACP registered counsellor for adults and young people. I work with everyone individually, helping you to explore and make sense of your feelings, needs and relationships, and make positive changes in your life. The world can sometimes feel stressful and we can feel sad, confused, disconnected and stuck. I am an integrative therapist which means I can use different methods and techniques to help you explore your needs, uncertainties and fears. I work inclusively and respectfully, validating and accepting your individuality. I am happy to chat with you before booking a session.
I'm an extensively experienced, fully qualified BACP registered counsellor for adults and young people. I work with everyone individually, helping you to explore and make sense of your feelings, needs and relationships, and make positive changes in your life. The world can sometimes feel stressful and we can feel sad, confused, disconnected and stuck. I am an integrative therapist which means I can use different methods and techniques to help you explore your needs, uncertainties and fears. I work inclusively and respectfully, validating and accepting your individuality. I am happy to chat with you before booking a session.
01484 598525 View 01484 598525
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Karen - Shoreline YCC
Counsellor, PNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Huddersfield HD5  (Online Only)
Whatever has brought you here, I'm sorry that you are having difficulties, maybe I can be of help, so why not get in touch to see if I am the right counsellor for you? I am a caring, kind, and compassionate person who can offer you a safe, non-judgemental, and confidential space to explore your concerns. Together we will work using tools and techniques to support you to make changes. As we build a trusting, confidential and genuine relationship we will determine what your needs and goals are. We will agree a flexible approach using psychotherapeutic counselling and or hypnotherapy, and maybe some coaching, taking one step at a time.
Whatever has brought you here, I'm sorry that you are having difficulties, maybe I can be of help, so why not get in touch to see if I am the right counsellor for you? I am a caring, kind, and compassionate person who can offer you a safe, non-judgemental, and confidential space to explore your concerns. Together we will work using tools and techniques to support you to make changes. As we build a trusting, confidential and genuine relationship we will determine what your needs and goals are. We will agree a flexible approach using psychotherapeutic counselling and or hypnotherapy, and maybe some coaching, taking one step at a time.
01484 627031 View 01484 627031
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Dr Rachel Lee, Consultant Clinical Psychologist
Psychologist, CPsychol
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Huddersfield HD8
I offer specialist therapy (including EMDR) for anxiety & trauma symptoms such as intrusive memories, nightmares, avoidance and overwhelming emotions. I'm a friendly, experienced Clinical Psychologist & accredited EMDR therapist. I worked in the NHS for 20 years, including as a Consultant Clinical Psychologist. I now run my own psychology practice, North Star Psychology Ltd. I help people heal from trauma & change unhelpful patterns so that they can feel calmer and more confident, reach their goals, improve their relationships and live a more fulfilling life. Please contact me to arrange a free consultation.
I offer specialist therapy (including EMDR) for anxiety & trauma symptoms such as intrusive memories, nightmares, avoidance and overwhelming emotions. I'm a friendly, experienced Clinical Psychologist & accredited EMDR therapist. I worked in the NHS for 20 years, including as a Consultant Clinical Psychologist. I now run my own psychology practice, North Star Psychology Ltd. I help people heal from trauma & change unhelpful patterns so that they can feel calmer and more confident, reach their goals, improve their relationships and live a more fulfilling life. Please contact me to arrange a free consultation.
01484 627167 View 01484 627167
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Amanda Carberry-Tully
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Huddersfield HD1
What I am offering is counselling of a Person-Centred nature, this is exactly as it sounds, you are at the centre. It is about you and you have the ability to solve your own issues. If you want to be my client, I will sit and listen with the focus on you as a unique individual. The counselling process, incorporates empathy, genuineness and unconditional positive. These may seem like strange words but they mean that I am skilled at listening and that I can see the world from your point of view, with no pre-determined judgement or conditions. The question is, Could counselling change your life ?
What I am offering is counselling of a Person-Centred nature, this is exactly as it sounds, you are at the centre. It is about you and you have the ability to solve your own issues. If you want to be my client, I will sit and listen with the focus on you as a unique individual. The counselling process, incorporates empathy, genuineness and unconditional positive. These may seem like strange words but they mean that I am skilled at listening and that I can see the world from your point of view, with no pre-determined judgement or conditions. The question is, Could counselling change your life ?
01484 240392 View 01484 240392
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Tracey Dix - Echoes Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Huddersfield HD3
My clients come to therapy at different stages in their life, some feel alone, stuck, sad, depressed or scared and others are in a real crisis.
Striving to make therapy accessible & affordable for everyone. I provide confidential therapy both online & face to face from my beautiful therapy room in Huddersfield. I am an experienced therapist with a wealth of life experience to draw upon. I work with issues such as anxiety, anger, depression, grief, low self esteem, childhood trauma & many other areas too. I also specialise in bereavement, trauma & abuse. I use my knowledge & expertise of different types of theory to help my clients work through their issues in a way that is right for them.
My clients come to therapy at different stages in their life, some feel alone, stuck, sad, depressed or scared and others are in a real crisis.
Striving to make therapy accessible & affordable for everyone. I provide confidential therapy both online & face to face from my beautiful therapy room in Huddersfield. I am an experienced therapist with a wealth of life experience to draw upon. I work with issues such as anxiety, anger, depression, grief, low self esteem, childhood trauma & many other areas too. I also specialise in bereavement, trauma & abuse. I use my knowledge & expertise of different types of theory to help my clients work through their issues in a way that is right for them.
01484 627565 View 01484 627565
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Via Vitae Counselling Services
Counsellor, BACP
Verified Verified
Huddersfield HD1  (Online Only)
I will work as hard as you do in assisting you through whatever decisions you decide to make in your life.
Are you looking to change your major relationships, or your job? Do you want to improve your self-esteem or are seeking the confidence to rebuild yourself after a traumatic event? Change takes time, but you don't have to do it alone. I take an individual approach, and appreciate that everyone is different with different needs. I will work with you, allowing you to have control over your therapy, and I will encourage you to have a voice. If you are willing to make the most of what you learn about yourself then you are more likely to make progress that lasts and changes your life for the better. Supervision is available too.
I will work as hard as you do in assisting you through whatever decisions you decide to make in your life.
Are you looking to change your major relationships, or your job? Do you want to improve your self-esteem or are seeking the confidence to rebuild yourself after a traumatic event? Change takes time, but you don't have to do it alone. I take an individual approach, and appreciate that everyone is different with different needs. I will work with you, allowing you to have control over your therapy, and I will encourage you to have a voice. If you are willing to make the most of what you learn about yourself then you are more likely to make progress that lasts and changes your life for the better. Supervision is available too.
01457 607256 View 01457 607256
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Victoria Northern
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Huddersfield HD3
I work with adults and young people with various presenting difficulties such as anxiety, OCD, phobias, stress, trauma, depression, anger, loss, low self esteem, self harm, relationship problems and abuse. Counselling is a process people seek when they want changes in their life. It can help us to understand and have better clarity of our thoughts, emotions and behaviours. Let me ask you…Are you feeling stuck? Do you want to feel happier? Are you feeling overwhelmed? Are you feeling lost or hopeless? Are you battling with your inner critic? Do you want to heal from your past? If so let’s start your journey to discovering a new you.
I work with adults and young people with various presenting difficulties such as anxiety, OCD, phobias, stress, trauma, depression, anger, loss, low self esteem, self harm, relationship problems and abuse. Counselling is a process people seek when they want changes in their life. It can help us to understand and have better clarity of our thoughts, emotions and behaviours. Let me ask you…Are you feeling stuck? Do you want to feel happier? Are you feeling overwhelmed? Are you feeling lost or hopeless? Are you battling with your inner critic? Do you want to heal from your past? If so let’s start your journey to discovering a new you.
01484 627413 View 01484 627413
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Matthew Shoesmith
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Huddersfield HD3
I don’t know what's brought you here at this stage, but rest assured I will do all I can to help you. Do you feel alone in your struggle, weighed down by sadness or anxiety? Are you struggling to manage your emotions or looking for more of something? I can offer you a safe and accepting space, as an experienced therapist, who truly cares and listens to what's important to you. My clients tell me I work from the heart, with a healthy balance of professionalism and being human. I pride myself on being welcoming, friendly and genuine, as both a counsellor and as a person. I am person-centred in my approach to counselling, and to life!
I don’t know what's brought you here at this stage, but rest assured I will do all I can to help you. Do you feel alone in your struggle, weighed down by sadness or anxiety? Are you struggling to manage your emotions or looking for more of something? I can offer you a safe and accepting space, as an experienced therapist, who truly cares and listens to what's important to you. My clients tell me I work from the heart, with a healthy balance of professionalism and being human. I pride myself on being welcoming, friendly and genuine, as both a counsellor and as a person. I am person-centred in my approach to counselling, and to life!
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Nadine Naughton
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified Verified
Huddersfield HD1
Everyone goes through periods when life seems to lose it's meaning.
Hello I am Nadine, I have 14 years experience as a counsellor for children, young people and adults in Yorkshire. See my profile. I'm near Nostell Priory, junction 30/31 M62 and 38/39 M1. Wakefield & Huddersfield. I qualified in 2009 and I actively work with children, young people, adults, relationship counselling and family therapy. I have 14 years regular counselling experience and 12 years previous experience working with children's mental and emotional health service for Kirklees within Tier 2 and Tier 3 Ask CAMHS/ ChEWS - Northorpe Hall Services known now as Thriving Kirklees. I now only work in my own private practice.
Everyone goes through periods when life seems to lose it's meaning.
Hello I am Nadine, I have 14 years experience as a counsellor for children, young people and adults in Yorkshire. See my profile. I'm near Nostell Priory, junction 30/31 M62 and 38/39 M1. Wakefield & Huddersfield. I qualified in 2009 and I actively work with children, young people, adults, relationship counselling and family therapy. I have 14 years regular counselling experience and 12 years previous experience working with children's mental and emotional health service for Kirklees within Tier 2 and Tier 3 Ask CAMHS/ ChEWS - Northorpe Hall Services known now as Thriving Kirklees. I now only work in my own private practice.
01924 938065 View 01924 938065
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Trauma Psychotherapist And Clinical Supervisor
Psychotherapist
Verified Verified
Huddersfield HD1
Frustrated? Fed up? Had enough? Cant see a way through? Is your relationship challenging you? Feeling depressed? Anxious? You may be experiencing difficulty for the first time or you may feel life has been a consistent challenge leaving you feeling 'ground down'. Maybe you are consistently stressed or anxious struggling to eat or sleep. Maybe rage or anger are taking hold leaving you feeling erratic and out of control. Whatever emotions or behaviours are causing you concern we can look at them together to find a better, happier and healthier way forward.
Frustrated? Fed up? Had enough? Cant see a way through? Is your relationship challenging you? Feeling depressed? Anxious? You may be experiencing difficulty for the first time or you may feel life has been a consistent challenge leaving you feeling 'ground down'. Maybe you are consistently stressed or anxious struggling to eat or sleep. Maybe rage or anger are taking hold leaving you feeling erratic and out of control. Whatever emotions or behaviours are causing you concern we can look at them together to find a better, happier and healthier way forward.
01422 419261 View 01422 419261
Photo of Dr Alison Downes, Psychologist in Huddersfield, England
Dr Alison Downes
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Huddersfield HD8
If you are an adult experiencing low mood, anxiety, stress or overwhelm then I can help you to develop new ways of coping with difficult situations, thoughts and feelings, and refocus your energies on building the life you want - filled with meaning and purpose. I can support you to reconnect with the people and things that are important to you. I also work with children and adolescents who are struggling to cope with difficult emotions, including those who have experienced traumatic stress, to develop a toolbox of life skills that will help them to reach their full potential.
If you are an adult experiencing low mood, anxiety, stress or overwhelm then I can help you to develop new ways of coping with difficult situations, thoughts and feelings, and refocus your energies on building the life you want - filled with meaning and purpose. I can support you to reconnect with the people and things that are important to you. I also work with children and adolescents who are struggling to cope with difficult emotions, including those who have experienced traumatic stress, to develop a toolbox of life skills that will help them to reach their full potential.
01484 240439 View 01484 240439
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Gurchehn Singh
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
Huddersfield HD1
My name is Gurchehn, I am a Counsellor/Psychotherapist. I offer therapy for anxiety, depression, low mood and relationship issues. I believe life can be a rollercoaster but within the challenges we face, we can have the ability to grow and develop. My background - I was born and raised in a traditional Punjabi household and have an understanding of cultural limitations. I found my passion supporting and empowering others whilst working as a case worker to support carers. I believe life can be a rollercoaster but within the challenges we face, we can have the ability to grow and develop.
My name is Gurchehn, I am a Counsellor/Psychotherapist. I offer therapy for anxiety, depression, low mood and relationship issues. I believe life can be a rollercoaster but within the challenges we face, we can have the ability to grow and develop. My background - I was born and raised in a traditional Punjabi household and have an understanding of cultural limitations. I found my passion supporting and empowering others whilst working as a case worker to support carers. I believe life can be a rollercoaster but within the challenges we face, we can have the ability to grow and develop.
0113 519 5366 View 0113 519 5366
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Byron Athene
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
Huddersfield HD1  (Online Only)
As a life coach, I will facilitate transformation to the ideal you, you aspire to be.
Are you adversely affected by negative or unwanted emotions? A large focus in my work is helping my clients to achieve conscious control of an otherwise subconscious process. After 6 - 8 sessions of working with me, you will have much better control of your emotions, therefore a lot of issues that revolve around unwanted emotions will no longer be an issue. If you're interested in DBT, get in touch and I'll show you another approach that gets much better results with far less effort in a significantly shorter timeframe.
As a life coach, I will facilitate transformation to the ideal you, you aspire to be.
Are you adversely affected by negative or unwanted emotions? A large focus in my work is helping my clients to achieve conscious control of an otherwise subconscious process. After 6 - 8 sessions of working with me, you will have much better control of your emotions, therefore a lot of issues that revolve around unwanted emotions will no longer be an issue. If you're interested in DBT, get in touch and I'll show you another approach that gets much better results with far less effort in a significantly shorter timeframe.
020 3828 7728 View 020 3828 7728
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Joanna Wood
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Huddersfield HD1
Hello. I help people to recognise and understand why they do the things they do and how our life experiences impact relationships, career choices and most importantly how we feel about ourselves. Sometimes I help people grow in confidence and self esteem to change the things that aren't helping them to live the kind of life that's worth living to them and sometimes I help people reach a point of acceptance with the things they can't change. We do this by working together to create a safe, supportive, respectful therapeutic relationship.
Hello. I help people to recognise and understand why they do the things they do and how our life experiences impact relationships, career choices and most importantly how we feel about ourselves. Sometimes I help people grow in confidence and self esteem to change the things that aren't helping them to live the kind of life that's worth living to them and sometimes I help people reach a point of acceptance with the things they can't change. We do this by working together to create a safe, supportive, respectful therapeutic relationship.
01422 557852 View 01422 557852
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Chrissy Orson
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Huddersfield HD7
Do you want to be able to better manage anxious feelings, or to understand yourself & your relationships more, or maybe there is a specific issue causing you pain or unhappiness. I am a BACP accredited therapist, offering a safe space for you or your child to work through any challenges or difficulties that you’re having. My role as therapist is to provide the empathic, compassionate, safe space for you to explore the aspects of your life that are preventing you from feeling at your best; those creating stress, tension, unhappiness or loneliness.
Do you want to be able to better manage anxious feelings, or to understand yourself & your relationships more, or maybe there is a specific issue causing you pain or unhappiness. I am a BACP accredited therapist, offering a safe space for you or your child to work through any challenges or difficulties that you’re having. My role as therapist is to provide the empathic, compassionate, safe space for you to explore the aspects of your life that are preventing you from feeling at your best; those creating stress, tension, unhappiness or loneliness.
0161 696 8451 View 0161 696 8451
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Nosheen Akhtar
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Huddersfield HD2
Hello, and welcome to my page. I am an experienced Muslim counsellor and a registered member of the BACP, offering counselling for individuals and couples online or face to face in my office in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. It can be daunting speaking to someone about things which are difficult to talk about, you may not know where to begin. This is why I suggest an introductory call, where you can ask me questions about the counselling process, and I can get some information about what brings you to counselling, so that you can understand how counselling can help you. Get in touch today, via call, text or email.
Hello, and welcome to my page. I am an experienced Muslim counsellor and a registered member of the BACP, offering counselling for individuals and couples online or face to face in my office in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. It can be daunting speaking to someone about things which are difficult to talk about, you may not know where to begin. This is why I suggest an introductory call, where you can ask me questions about the counselling process, and I can get some information about what brings you to counselling, so that you can understand how counselling can help you. Get in touch today, via call, text or email.
01484 627164 View 01484 627164
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Jeana Hallas at Barnsley Hypnosis & Counselling
Psychotherapist, MSc, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Huddersfield HD1
Most clients contact us with surface negative symptoms or challenges. Every client is totally unique, therefore our truly one-off, made-to-measure approach is needed and always provided. Most clients help us to slowly identify the real current trigger(s), creating the negative presenting symptoms or challenges. Finally, our last step in helping you gain a positive, confident and happier future, is to discover your deepest root causes, which created the very first trigger(s). To put it simply, our driving force from day one is to help you quickly ensure you gain much improved: thinking, feeling and behaviour.
Most clients contact us with surface negative symptoms or challenges. Every client is totally unique, therefore our truly one-off, made-to-measure approach is needed and always provided. Most clients help us to slowly identify the real current trigger(s), creating the negative presenting symptoms or challenges. Finally, our last step in helping you gain a positive, confident and happier future, is to discover your deepest root causes, which created the very first trigger(s). To put it simply, our driving force from day one is to help you quickly ensure you gain much improved: thinking, feeling and behaviour.
01226 337420 View 01226 337420

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Soul Focus Therapies
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Holmfirth HD9
Hi, I'm Rachel. I'm a spiritual counsellor. You may feel lost, on the wrong path, overwhelmed or anxious about your future. Sometimes a little help with wise, non- judgemental support, could be the best medicine to free the loving, true, authentic brilliant you. Propelling you forward to a brighter, lighter future. I believe you owe it to yourself not to dim your precious light. To shine brightly and live a true, authentic, wonderful life you deserve, and that you came here to experience.
Hi, I'm Rachel. I'm a spiritual counsellor. You may feel lost, on the wrong path, overwhelmed or anxious about your future. Sometimes a little help with wise, non- judgemental support, could be the best medicine to free the loving, true, authentic brilliant you. Propelling you forward to a brighter, lighter future. I believe you owe it to yourself not to dim your precious light. To shine brightly and live a true, authentic, wonderful life you deserve, and that you came here to experience.
01524 967764 View 01524 967764
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Clear Path Counselling
Counsellor, BACP
Verified Verified
Dewsbury WF13  (Online Only)
My only goal in life now is to help other how I have been helped and now that is my journey.
I am here to help you empower yourself, we will go on a journey together and explore your being, we might laugh and we might cry but you will be safe, you will not be judged and more importantly I will listen. I have been counselling for 7+ years and have helped people overcome through empowerment. I deal with depression, stress and anxiety, marriage, self-esteem and self confidence, narcissistic abuse and bereavement to name a few. You will be welcomed and your needs will always be at the forefront of the sessions.
My only goal in life now is to help other how I have been helped and now that is my journey.
I am here to help you empower yourself, we will go on a journey together and explore your being, we might laugh and we might cry but you will be safe, you will not be judged and more importantly I will listen. I have been counselling for 7+ years and have helped people overcome through empowerment. I deal with depression, stress and anxiety, marriage, self-esteem and self confidence, narcissistic abuse and bereavement to name a few. You will be welcomed and your needs will always be at the forefront of the sessions.
01924 975673 View 01924 975673
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Dr Jennifer Vaughan
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Brighouse HD6
Are you struggling with ongoing stresses, anxiety, low mood or other difficulty that life has thrown at you? Are there aspects of your life that you want to change? Or maybe you are noticing familiar patterns within relationships or within your thoughts, feelings and behaviour that make you feel ‘stuck’? Please be assured that you are not alone in this! .
JV Psychology Services Ltd. offers assessments for Autism and ADHD for children, young people and adults. Our assessments follow National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE) Guidelines. Two specialist HCPC-registered healthcare professionals from different professional backgrounds (e.g., Clinical Psychologist, Speech and Language Therapist and/or Occupational Therapist) will complete be involved in completing the assessments.
Are you struggling with ongoing stresses, anxiety, low mood or other difficulty that life has thrown at you? Are there aspects of your life that you want to change? Or maybe you are noticing familiar patterns within relationships or within your thoughts, feelings and behaviour that make you feel ‘stuck’? Please be assured that you are not alone in this! .
JV Psychology Services Ltd. offers assessments for Autism and ADHD for children, young people and adults. Our assessments follow National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE) Guidelines. Two specialist HCPC-registered healthcare professionals from different professional backgrounds (e.g., Clinical Psychologist, Speech and Language Therapist and/or Occupational Therapist) will complete be involved in completing the assessments.
0161 696 8442 View 0161 696 8442

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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.