1. What is coaching?
2. What's the difference between coaching, counselling & therapy?
3. How does coaching take place?
4. How many coaching sessions will I need?
5. How much will investment in my future cost?
6. How do I know coaching is for me?
7. How do I know I have found a reputable coach?
8. Want to find out more?

1. What is coaching?

Coaching is about long term excellence and is a professional and confidential relationship between the “Client” and “Coach”. It takes a holistic approach and considers every dimension of your life. It provides a simple, effective structure of support to assist you in moving forward in significant areas of your life. It's very much about the present and the future.

2. What's the difference between coaching, counselling and therapy (such as psychotherapy, hypnotherapy etc)?

Coaching focuses on the present and the future and does not dwell on the past. Coaching is not about telling the client what to do. Coaches tend to work as a catalyst in helping their clients to define their own way forward.

Counselling and therapies on the other hand, involve some form of personal-history analysis, with the client having to go into their past, for the therapist to find a suitable method of treatment.

3. How does coaching take place?

Coaching is a series of confidential discussions between the client and coach. The sessions usually take place by telephone (or SKYPE) or face to face. For example, the client telephones the coach for a series of discussions at an arranged time for an agreed length of time (e.g. 45 minutes, 1 hour etc) over a number of weeks.

During the coaching session, a good coach will focus entirely on the client’s needs. Prior to the first session, clients complete some forms / questionnaires to help provide focus for the first session. The coach works with clients to help them identify what they want personally and professionally, supporting them in achieving a balanced life they really want and love. The coach supports, encourages and motivates a client to go beyond their perceived barriers and works with them to help them:

Understand where they are now and where they want to be.
Remove obstacles.
Identify creative ways in which they can accomplish their dreams and aspirations.

A good coach will ensure you focus on achieving results and learn through your experience, to equip you with the tools you need to address future changes and challenges in your life — whether personal or business related. So it's very much about RESULTS for you!

4. How many coaching sessions will I need?

It all depends on your individual needs and requirements. Coaching is about long term excellence. My coaching focuses on clients achieving results and learning through their experience, to equip them with the tools they need to address future changes and challenges in their lives. Most clients report that around 6 to 8 sessions, over a 3 to 6 month period is about right.

Following the initial coaching sessions, if clients feel the need for additional coaching support, they can continue as and when required. For example, some clients opt for a monthly top-up session or return to coaching when faced with new challenges in their lives.

Coaching is about empowerment and learning, not dependency and I reserve the right to terminate the sessions if I feel it is in the client’s best interest.

5. How much will investment in my future cost?

Personal development coaching on a one to one basis over the telephone costs from £75 per 50 minute session. Why not book a 30 minute taster session for only £25 and discover the benefits of coaching? What's more, if you decide to sign up for a block of coaching sessions, the £25 will go towards your sessions, so your taster session will be free!

All prospective clients receive a free consultation.

I offer a choice of coaching programmes to suit a range of needs and lifestyles. Programmes can also be designed to meet specific requirements. For further details please refer to the Fees page.

6. How do I know coaching is for me?

With coaching, you have to be willing to invest in yourself. You have to have the commitment to succeed and be willing to work outside your comfort zone.

To find out if you’re ready for coaching and a journey of discovery, why not complete the free on line questionnaire, Ready for coaching?

7. How do I know I have found a reputable coach?

This country currently has no actual governing body for Life Coaching, so please check the coach has been properly trained and has achieved a relevant qualification. Reputable coaches work to a Code of Conduct, so be sure to ask if they have one.

Speak to the coach before you start, to ensure their approach suits your requirements and you’ll be happy being open and honest with them.

It’s important for you to find the right coach, which is why Horizons Regained offers a free coaching consultation for all prospective clients. You can also book a 30 minute taster coaching session for only £25, which gives you the opportunity to decide if coaching is right for you, prior to making a personal and financial commitment. What's more, if you decide to sign up for a block of coaching sessions, the £25 will go towards your sessions, so your taster session will be free!

8. Want to find out more?

Please contact Joanna for a free confidential consultation.

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