WHY SHOULD I WORK WITH A THERAPEUTIC COACH?
Because of the unique combination of skills. There are very few Coaches who possess a robust therapeutic qualification and the experience to match. The combined experience, knowledge and insight of a Therapeutic Coach gives us insight into your internal world in a meaningful way, enabling exploration of the unconscious beliefs, habits and patterns that block you from making progress in your life.
So...
what is
Therapeutic Coaching?
Therapeutic Coaching is a fast growing way of working, where a practitioner who is dual qualified in both therapy and coaching, combines the two in their practice.
Working with Gemma means it is possible to explore whatever comes up in the room. Gemma is a qualified BACP registered psychodynamic psychotherapist and also a qualified Coach, so therapeutic work is within the scope of her practice - an example of this would be working with trauma, depression, anxiety or unconscious patterns of behaviour. As Gemma is also a qualified Coach, she also works in a Coaching capacity - an example of this would be goal setting and personal development.
Gemma blends the best of both Coaching and Therapy together in her work. Find out what clients say about Therapeutic Coaching with Gemma here.
Here's some answers to other frequently asked questions about Therapeutic Coaching:
Is Therapeutic Coaching right for me?
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Therapeutic Coaching is available to everyone. There is no typical client and clients come from a diverse range of backgrounds. The thing they all have in common is that they are seeking to heal or change something in their lives.
Anyone can benefit from Therapeutic Coaching. Gemma Levitas clients have included Diplomats, Barristers, Students, CEO's, Couples, Social Workers, medical professionals, coaches and indeed anyone in between! Some clients have been out of work for a long time, some are students.
Anyone, no matter where they are in their life, can benefit from Therapeutic Coaching.
What is working with a Therapeutic Coach like?
Therapeutic Coaching combines the solution based goal oriented approach of coaching, with the empathic, non-judgemental insight of therapy. Coaching and psychotherapy both work to deepen self-awareness, but they are different in approach. Coaching tends to be goal based and future focussed, whereas Psychotherapy explores past experience, reflecting upon how it informs the present. Working with a Therapeutic Coach involves a bit of both. We make space for past experience and work with whatever arises. Working with a trained, experienced Therapeutic Coach means that the Practitioner has the training and experience to be able to sit with whatever you bring to session in a non-judgemental, safe space.
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How quickly does change happen?
Coaching is a process of discovery to stimulate change, so in sessions we work empower you with a greater sense of self-awareness, clarity and purpose. No two clients are the same and all bring different issues. Our work is an investment in your own self development - the more energy, effort and thought you put in, the more you get out. Personal growth takes honest reflection, courage and action, it is not always easy. It is a chance to take a deep dive within yourself and learn about you. This is the catalyst for change because change begins inside of you, not outside of you. You are the key to the change you seek, which is a fundamental truth to explore within the context of your life.
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There is also an essential therapeutic element to the work because ultimately this is about you and your needs - your experiences, patterns and beliefs (many of which are unconscious) and how this impacts upon your choices, relationships, hopes and wishes. This is honoured in Therapeutic Coaching sessions, which a place of non-judgement. Every person is unique and the process is tailored to you. We will work together to free you any from regret, self-doubt or negative thinking thats blocking your progress, whilst always talking into account your emotional well-being.
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What is an initial consultation?
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It gives us a chance to meet and talk a bit more about your needs. There is no pressure, it is a psychologically safe, non judgemental space to just bring yourself. We'll talk more in depth about you and why you are seeking Therapeutic Coaching. Gemma was there once too and will never forget that first session - how scary it felt to sit in the chair. But rest assured, you don't have to prepare anything, and there are no expectations. Just bring yourself and the rest will unfold.