From Healing the Past to Building the Future: My Journey Through Therapy and Coaching

From Healing the Past to Building the Future: My Journey Through Therapy and Coaching

Understanding Therapy: A Journey to Healing

Therapy is a powerful tool for healing, offering a safe space to explore deep-seated emotions and past traumas that significantly impact daily life. It's a journey back into the past, guided by the compassionate support of a therapist or counselor, making it possible to feel safe again. This process is invaluable, as I've personally experienced through my therapy sessions for PTSD. It was a crucial step in finding the breath to survive, yet it often meant revisiting painful memories without finding the answers I desperately needed. Instead of healing, the constant reflection on my past only deepened my sense of loss and confusion.

The Turning Point

There came a point in my therapy journey when the sadness of leaving a session, coupled with a dread of the next, a signal for the need to change. It was a clear indication that therapy had served its purpose; my trauma was now a part of my past. This realisation marked a pivotal moment in my healing process, suggesting it was time to seek a different kind of support.

Discovering Coaching: A Path to Forward Thinking

This is where coaching stepped in, offering a fresh perspective focused on forward-thinking. Unlike therapy, which often dwells on past experiences, coaching is about moving forward with confidence. A Life Coach partners with you to navigate life's challenges, setting goals, developing effective strategies, and fostering both personal and professional growth. Coaching propels you towards what you can achieve and become, rather than what you've been through.

Life Coaching: A Partnership for Growth

Life Coaching is not about revisiting your past but about shaping your future. It's a collaborative effort where you and your coach work hand in hand to envision and work towards a happier, more fulfilled life. It's about unlocking the chains of your past and exploring the vast potential of your future.

I understand that the decision to seek therapy or coaching is deeply personal, and one may be more suited to your needs than the other. That's why I offer a Free Discovery Session, with no obligation to sign up. This session is an opportunity for us to meet and determine if we're a good match. It's more than just a conversation; it's a life-changing encounter.

The Role of Neuroplasticity in Coaching

As someone skilled and qualified in Neuroplasticity, I help clients change their thought patterns to support a shift in their feelings and behaviours. In a Life Coaching session, you will gain clarity on your goals and aspirations, understand the 'why' behind your thoughts, and learn how to unravel and rewire these thoughts for a more positive outlook on life.

Conclusion: Embracing Change for a Brighter Tomorrow

Choosing between therapy and coaching depends on where you are in your personal development journey. While therapy helps you heal from the wounds of your past, coaching empowers you to build a brighter, more hopeful future. If you're ready to stop revisiting the painful past and start focusing on how to live a happier tomorrow, consider what life coaching can offer. Remember, it's not just about changing your current situation but transforming your life.

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I hope this supports anyone reading this, just in case you were keen to know the difference and in case you now have a life changing experience with a qualified Life Coach. 

All the best to you, with love,
Sarah xx