Frequently Asked Questions

They’re not as different as people sometimes think, and they’re not entirely the same either. Counselling and clinical therapy are regulated professions, delivered by people registered with a recognised body, often focused on diagnosing and treating specific mental health conditions. Coaching works differently. I’m a therapeutic coach, not a registered counsellor or psychologist, which means I don’t diagnose or treat conditions, but I do work with real depth, drawing on years of learning how people actually change, heal and grow. Think of it less as a ladder, where therapy is “more serious” than coaching, and more as two different doors into the same kind of work. And if at any point this isn’t quite the right fit, I will help you find someone that offers the scope of work that you need.

You probably don’t need to know that in advance, that’s part of what the first conversation is for. As a general guide: if you’re navigating direction, communication, identity, or a relationship you want to strengthen, that’s coaching territory. If you’re carrying something that feels urgent, like thoughts of harming yourself or someone else, or a mental health crisis, please reach out to a registered professional or a crisis line first, that kind of support needs to come from someone qualified to give it. People often don’t know which category they’re in at first, and that’s completely normal. Start with a conversation, and we’ll figure it out together.

It’s a short, complimentary conversation, about twenty minutes, with no obligation attached. It exists for exactly the moment you’re in right now: not sure if this is the right fit, not sure what to even say first, not sure if your situation “counts.” There’s no pressure, no sales pitch, just a chance to talk it through and see whether working together makes sense.

Mostly, we talk. I’ll ask about what’s brought you here, what’s been weighing on you, and what you’re hoping might be different. There’s no script to follow and nothing you need to prepare. Some people arrive knowing exactly what they want to say, others arrive not sure where to start, both are completely fine. My job in that first session is mostly to listen, and to help you feel like you’re somewhere safe enough to keep talking.

Not at all, and this is something I want more couples to know. Some of the strongest, most rewarding work I do is with couples who are doing fine, and want to stay that way on purpose. Waiting until things are difficult to invest in a relationship is common, but it isn’t necessary. If you’re newly committed, navigating a big life change, or simply want to keep choosing each other well, that’s exactly the kind of work this is for too.

There are a few different ways to work together, including bundles for ongoing support, and pricing depends on the structure that suits you best. The Seed Conversation is where we talk through the options and find what fits.