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Life coaches as alternatives to therapists?

JlolSenior Contributor

Life coaches as alternatives to therapists?

Has anyone sought life coaching? How did it go? What was it like?

Traditional counselling for me has not been helpful. It might be good for revealing issues, but not for helping you fix them. I feel I am already aware of my problems and issues but don't know how to get on top of them.

A while back I stumbled upon a YouTube channel called Dry Creek Wrangler School where an older bloke, who I can only describe as a wisened cowboy, calmly talks through life's issues and challenges. I found his practical, calm approach to real-life issues re-assuring and a little useful. No 'exploring feelings' and that kind of thing, just practical and clear advice.

Would life coaching be similar in this respect?

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In response to: Life coaches as alternatives to therapists?

PaperdaisySenior Contributor

Re: Life coaches as alternatives to therapists?

Hey @Jlol I'm Paperdaisy, one of the peer workers here. I haven't had life coaching before and have personally found counselling to be quite helpful but I'm wondering if you've tried any peer work? Someone who has a lived experience of mental health challenges can support you and share the things that have worked for them, they may or may not work for you. Might be something worth exploring.. Have you seen our guided service?

Take care 😊

In response to: Re: Life coaches as alternatives to therapists?

JlolSenior Contributor

Re: Life coaches as alternatives to therapists?

Hey Paperdaisy,

Yeah I did try that a while back. I had 1 session but they said my issues/conditions were too serious for the level of support they could provide.

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