Life Coach or a Therapist?

LIFE COACH:

A life coach is a person who helps people identify their goals, overcome obstacles, and make positive changes in their personal or professional lives. They will act as a guide, motivator, and accountability partner, helping you gain clarity about what they want and create actionable plans to achieve it.
Unlike therapists, life coaches typically don’t focus on healing past trauma or mental health issues. They emphasize forward momentum and practical solutions. 

THERAPIST:

A mental health therapist helps people manage and overcome emotional, psychological, and behavioral challenges. They provide people with a safe, confidential space to discuss their feelings, thoughts, and experiences.

OK, Which one do I need?

Gestalt therapy can be a powerful tool in life coaching because it focuses on self-awareness, personal responsibility, and living in the present moment—all of which align well with the goals of helping clients achieve clarity, growth, and actionable change.