• Coaching is typically a very short program. It is distinct from therapies most especially because of its emphasis on action strategies, developing plans and structures, and goal setting rather than digging into life causes or behavioral needs. Coaching is client-led with the coach as guide and support agent.
• Counseling handles personal issues and problems through discussion. A number of modalities can be enlisted in order to increase understanding and to develop greater self-awareness.

• Counseling handles personal issues and problems through discussion. A number of modalities can be enlisted in order to increase understanding and to develop greater self-awareness.

• Coaching is typically a very short program. It is distinct from therapies most especially because of its emphasis on action strategies, developing plans and structure, and goal setting rather than digging into life causes or behavioral needs. Coaching is client-led with the coach as guide and support agent.

Empowerment Coaching puts a big emphasis on action strategies, plan development, and structural choices for your personal life. I coach, advise, and recommend resources. You clarify what you want. Gates Counseling deals very specifically with female empowerment, relationship issues and relationship structure, and with alternative lifestyle choices. Your overall goal can be creating (or adjusting to) a very happy sustainable system at home that lends tremendous support for everything else you want to do.