How coaching differs from therapy
When to look for a coach, and when to see a mental health professional.
Seven coaching areas
01
Mindset
Notice the things you tell yourself every day, then rewrite the ones that hold you back.
- Name the limiting belief
- Separate facts from assumptions
- Rewrite your self-talk
- Ten minutes of notes each night
- Look at mistakes without blame
- Measure progress by what you did
02
Life transitions
When a chapter closes (leaving a job, moving city, becoming a parent), we sort out the next one together.
- Look back at what happened
- Choose what to keep and drop
- A 90-day plan
- Talking it over with family
- Small steps each week
- Check-in points along the way
03
Purpose & clarity
When everything is “fine” and something is still missing: find what matters to you and let it run your calendar.
- Core values
- Priorities for the year
- Saying no for a reason
- A calendar that follows them
- Goals you can measure
- A review every quarter
04
Work–life balance
Redraw the line between work hours and the rest of life, so there is something left for the people you love.
- A map of one week
- Limits on after-hours messages
- Delegating and letting go
- Sleep and movement
- Screen-free hours
- Rest without guilt
05
Confidence
Speaking to a room, asking for a raise, disagreeing out loud: we rehearse each situation until you feel steady.
- Name the specific fear
- Rehearse the hard moment
- Voice and posture
- Prepare the big conversation
- Accept a compliment
- Keep a record of wins
06
Managing stress
Spot the early signs and have a way to cool down ready, before stress turns into burnout.
- An energy diary
- Early warning signs
- Four minutes of breathing
- A plan for busy weeks
- Talking to your manager about workload
- When to see a mental health professional
07
Personal growth
Pick one skill or habit, break it down, and keep the rhythm long enough for it to become yours.
- Pick exactly one thing
- Two-minute habits
- Read, then try it
- Someone to keep pace with you
- Celebrate small milestones
- A six-month plan
Three ways to meet
1:1 online
A 60-minute video call from anywhere. Good if you travel for work or live outside Ho Chi Minh City.
1:1 in person
At a quiet café in central Ho Chi Minh City. A travel surcharge applies per session.
Small group
See RebalanceFour to six people with the same question, online on Tuesday evenings. Only in the Rebalance program.
How to start
A 20–30 minute call
Free. You tell me where you are; I tell you honestly whether I can help.
A discovery session
The first 60 minutes: map your goals and choose what matters most.
Choose a program
See the programsOne of the programs, or pay monthly if you’d rather not commit for long.
Questions people ask
How is coaching different from therapy?
Therapy treats and heals; it involves diagnosis and is done by mental health professionals. Coaching is for people who are doing okay and want to move towards a goal. If I see during our work that you need therapy, I’ll say so plainly and help you find the right place.
Is online as good as meeting in person?
In my experience they work equally well. Most clients choose online because it saves travel time.
How soon will I see a change?
It differs for everyone, and I won’t promise a number. Usually after three or four sessions you can see clearly what you are doing differently.
Will what I say stay private?
Yes. Nothing is recorded and nothing is passed on. Details are on the Policy page.
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Not sure which area to start with?
Book a 20–30 minute call. We’ll name together what you want to change first.