COACHING vs THERAPY
A Gentle Guide to
Coaching (Fearless Journey)
Therapy
Focus:
Rediscovering your values, voice, and direction
Healing emotional wounds and navigating deeper pain
Purpose:
Rediscovering your values, voice, and direction
Addressing trauma, anxiety, depression, and unresolved mental health concerns
Emotional Space:
Supportive and empowering; centered on growth and clarity
Restorative, therapeutic, and centered on emotional healing
Client’s Readiness:
You’re emotionally stable and feeling ready for a new chapter
May be experiencing emotional distress or needing clinical support
Approach:
Collaborative, heart-led, future-focused, and values-driven
Clinical, diagnostic, and often centered on understanding the past
Practitioner:
Certified coach, guided by ICF ethics and a deep respect for your journey
Licensed mental health professional
Outcome:
Confidence, clarity, and practical tools to navigate what’s next with courage
Emotional healing, stabilization, and support for long-term well-being
Fearless Journey coaching honors the International Coaching Federation (ICF) Code of Ethics. Coaching is a supportive, forward-focused partnership and is not a substitute for therapy or mental health treatment. If you are experiencing significant emotional distress, working with a licensed mental health professional is encouraged.