Life Coach vs Therapist: What’s the difference? Life Coaching
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Understand the main differences between a Life Coach and a Therapist to find out which is the best option for you
Stop Suffering, Start Living! Learn how to permanently: Overcome Burnout, Boost Your Self Esteem & Enhance Your Relationships with help from a Mindset & Emotion Life Coach and Advanced Member of BrainWorking Recursive Therapy. Visit www.findpeacenow.com to learn more and read what others have to say. Most adults suffer through out their entire life feeling stressed, anxious and never good enough. As time goes on, they try many different things to feel better, completely unaware that those activities only chip away at the SYMPTOMS instead of directly removing the ROOT CAUSES. When nothing changes, hopelessness sets in. When someone clearly understands how their mind and emotions work and are skillfully guided through a process of identifying and removing their emotional triggers, they are able to easily and effectively make profound permanent changes. Everything begins in the mind. When one takes back control of their mind, they take back control of their life. Through out the process, their emotional suffering ends and they are able to live a happy and healthy life, in peace. When you work with Karen, you will: 1) Learn How Your Mind & Emotions Work 2) Identify & Permanently Remove Emotional Triggers 3) Boost Your Self Confidence, Acceptance and Love 4) Gain Crystal Clear Clarity re: what you really Need and Want to be Happy and Healthy 5) Define specific action steps & TAKE ACTION! “Your life does not get better by chance, it gets better by change.” ~ Jim Rohn Don’t wait to Rest In Peace, Live In Peace. Find Peace Now! Contact Karen if you would like to schedule a free introductory call to discuss how working with her can help you overcome your challenges and reach your goals.
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WHY I DO WHAT I DO:
I absolutely love what I do because it aligns perfectly with my passion and purpose in life as well as my top core values. Ever since I was a young child, I always believed we are put on this earth to make a difference not just take take take and then die.
Helping others identify and overcome the patterns and behaviours I once suffered from brings purpose to my pain. I used to feel like I was a victim but now I clearly see it was all meant to be! Every painful event and ‘mistake’ needed to happen so that I could have the empathy required to want to help others as well as the knowledge, skills and experience needed to teach them exactly how to make the changes they need to make to live the life they want to live.
I truly believe there are no coincidences in life. If you are here, we are meant to work together.
I suffered severely from anxiety and then slipped into depression. I was seeing a psychologist however talk therapy was not effective for me. I turned to self help and was fascinated with everything I started learning about the mind and our emotions.
It wasn't long after my passion grew and lead me to take practitioner certification level courses in order to go deeper. I couldn't learn enough. I am now certified as a Life Coach, Master Hypnotist and Advanced Member of BrainWorking Recursive Therapy.
As time went on my passion grew even more and lead me to working with people so they could end their suffering and start living their life as well! A majority of the population suffers from negative emotions and don't even realize it's a choice.
That's where knowledge about the mind and emotions is invaluable. Once you take the unknown out of what you're experiencing, it is so much easier to effect change!
How is working with me unique?
- Multiple Certifications provide diverse knowledge and skill set
- Able to work at both conscious and subconscious levels
- Highly relatable due to diverse life experiences and non-clinical approach
- Customized coaching. Each session plan is as unique as the clients is
- Focus on identifying & addressing root cause to ensure permanent change (vs.temporary relief)
- Logical and practical approach. Will show you exactly how
- Sessions accommodate all learning styles by use of visuals and activities, not just talk
- Holistic approach. All levels of being must be considered – mind, body and spirit
- Teach you valuable skills so you don’t require ongoing support
Please feel free to check out my website for more information:
www.findpeacenow.com or email me at karen@findpeacenow.com to arrange a free 30 minute introductory call
All sessions are online. You can enjoy the comfort and flexibility of being in whatever space you choose.
All sessions are online. Without being in direct contact that is no risk re: Covid-19
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based on 14,949 reviews
I met Disha when I was at my lowest ,I remember even brushing my teeth, Shower ,having food used to feel like moving a mountain . I used to hate looking myself at mirror and I was only attracting bad people in my life who were making it more messier and leaving me feeling empty . The worst part was , I was very underconfident and didn't know what to do about it but from the very first conversation I felt meeting this lady is divine intervention the universe wanted to help me so she was sent as an angel . The way she understood my situation and was compassionate enough to help me . Iam soo grateful to her for everything she has done . Each words of her is precious. During the session I sit with pen and paper and I literally make notes and go through it later that has helped a lot to incorporate everything she teaches . I admire the way she speaks a person with a golden heart who not only makes sure u feel at home but also provides emotional support. Thank you for being an angel in my life you have changed me .
03 Jul 2025
They are easy to deal with. The therapist showed compassion and emphaty.
02 Jul 2025
Working with Disha and getting 1:1 coaching from her has been truly incredible. It’s like talking to a best friend, she instantly makes you comfortable and connects on a deeper level. She makes you ask her and yourself the tough questions and the answers truly help you evolve and understand why it was necessary to get this coaching in the first place. Changing your set habits sounds easy but it’s easier said than done, this is where Disha becomes your accountability partner and in her own way motivates you to follow through. Thank you for this wonderful experience, Disha!
01 Jul 2025
How much do Life Coaches cost?
Your professional life coach will be able to advise you on the full range of coaching available and will be able to help you select the best one to suit your needs. They will also be able to answer any questions you may have. Use Bark to get free quotes and find a trusted life coach today.
How many sessions with a Life Coach will I need?
You can have as many or as few life coaching sessions as you like. Many life coaches operate over the phone or via the internet so the sessions can easily fit around your schedule. Some people hire a life coach once every few months, some people have a session once a week.
What happens during a Life Coaching session?
Life coaching sessions will typically last up to an hour. Often after an initial assessment, sessions can be conducted over the phone, face to face, over email, via Skype/Zoom and occasionally through instant messaging.
During the session, your life coach will ask you a number of questions, such as what you want to achieve in life, what areas you're unhappy with and where you'd like to see yourself in the future. Although a life coach will work with you, it’s often up to you to challenge or reflect upon certain ideas you have to help you move forward with your life. You will never be forced to make any decisions you don't feel comfortable with and all sessions will be confidential.
What is the difference between Life Coaching and Therapy?
Life coaching is focused on your present and your future. Coaching accepts your current reality and looks to improve your outcome moving forward. Life coaches are not health professionals and they do not diagnose you. By contrast, therapy focuses on your past and looks to delve into past actions and patterns. It is analytical but not action-oriented.
Does insurance pay for a Life Coach?
Most mainstream health insurance providers do not cover the costs of life coaching because it is not considered a mental health profession in the same way therapists and counsellors are.
What should I look for in a Life Coach?
Life coaches do not need to have any formal or academic qualifications but you may want to look for life coaches who possess an industry-specific qualification, such as the Life Coaching Diploma or Personal Performance Diploma (PPD).
You may also want to ask for testimonials of their recent work. You could also look at their profile page on Bark, which shows you reviews from past customers who have used their life coaching services.
What does a Life Coach do for you?
A life coach is a trained professional who aims to help and guide individuals to make, meet and exceed personal and professional goals. They support clients on a journey to rediscover their own strength and abilities. This can include excelling in the workplace, becoming happy and fulfilled at home, exploring your potential, managing health conditions and achieving life ambitions.
By harnessing techniques based on core psychological principles and intuition, life coaches empower clients and provide a toolkit of teachings to confidently face difficult challenges and overcome emotional barriers.
Life coaches can specialise in one of these particular areas of coaching: career coaching, executive business, group coaching, health and wellbeing, performance management, personal development, relationships, retirement, spiritual and youth coaching.
How do I find the right Life Coach?
Rapport is one of the most important parts of life coaching. If you feel uncomfortable with your professional, you are unlikely to gain much from the session. It is advisable to get in contact before you book a session to meet your life coach so you can gauge how comfortable you are in their presence. It is worth talking to a few potential life coaches and ask questions.
Can I get a Life Coach online?
Yes! As long as you have a strong internet connection, then your life coach can deliver sessions via an online video chat platform. Alternatively, it can be done over the phone.
