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Decision guide

Coach or counsellor: where to start

How to use this decision guide

Share this with people who ask whether you can help with something big, or put it on your about page. It shows you know where coaching stops.

What is inside

The routes side by sideChoosing a direction, such as a career change or a move
Questions to ask yourselfWhat do I want to be different: Write one sentence about what you want to change.
When to see your GP firstA GP is a good first call whenever you are worried about your health, including how you feel.
What a first conversation looks likeA first call with a coach is usually a free chat about what you want and how coaching works.
Using bothSome people work with a coach and a counsellor at different times, or at the same time when each has a clear job.

Three title ideas for your own version

Coach or counsellor: where to start
Do I need a coach or a therapist
Who to see first when life feels stuck

Where to promote it

Local wellbeing networksInstagram carouselsyour about pagea link in your welcome message

Why give people a guide to choosing between a coach and a counsellor?

People often do not know which kind of support fits. A clear guide that points to other help when needed builds trust and brings you the people who are ready for coaching.

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