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Updated: Dec 24, 2024


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While both life coaching and therapy aim to help individuals improve their lives, they serve different purposes. 


Amanda Yeap highlights that life coaches often work with individuals who are already functioning well but want to elevate their performance or navigate transitions, such as career changes or personal challenges. 


In contrast, therapy focuses on mental health issues like anxiety and depression, delving into past experiences to facilitate healing. 


In her article, Amanda also provides valuable insights on what to consider when selecting a life coach, including potential red flags to watch out for. 


This succinct piece can help clarify your thoughts on these two professions and guide you in making informed decisions about your personal development journey. 


For those interested in exploring other helping professions beyond therapy and life coaching, there’s a downloadable table available here


If you’re looking to understand how clients can approach coaching sessions tailored to different specialisations, there's a resource here you may refer to.


For the full article by Amanda, click here.

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