If you are looking for someone to tell you what to do, then a life coach may be a good option. However, be very careful and discerning when picking your life coach because it’s an incredibly unregulated area with lots of bad practice. An alternative option maybe to look at a counsellor, therapist, or psychologist. Be aware though because life coaches, psychologists, counsellors, and therapists are not therapists. I know this sounds silly to say, a therapist isn't a therapist!? This is because these words alone are not 'protected titles' so you, whoever you are, can call yourself a therapist or a life coach. Therefore, the lack of regulation of the professions causes lots of bad and unsafe practice. That been said, like with all professions, there are good and bad. There are certainly some very good life coaches, psychologists, counsellors, and therapists, but unfortunately because their professions are so unregulated, they swim in a sea of charlatans. Alternatively, counselling psychologist, clinical psychologist, and other professionals highlighted on our website are protected titles and you need a doctorate to have these titles so they tend to be more reputable.

 

If you are looking for someone to tell you what to do then a therapist in its traditional form isn’t what you are looking for. Specific trained therapy isn’t about telling you what you should or shouldn’t do, it’s about empowering you to have the confidence to make the decisions you want to make. Trained therapists support and guide you through some very difficult circumstances and ensure you have the tools to help you through these challenges. Life coaches, counsellors, therapists, and psychologists simply don't have the training to do this work. 

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For more detail on life coaches, counsellors, therapists and psychologists please view the 'therapist' section of the website. The section also gives some clarity and guidance on therapy and what to look out for.