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Coaching psychology

One to one, with an end date agreed at the start.

Coaching psychology is not counselling and it is not financial advice. It is a piece of work with a defined shape, drawing on published research combined with what feels right in the room. Most people come for somewhere between one and ten sessions. Here is how it tends to unfold.

Sitting on a green sofa beneath a bright orange painting, one hand resting on her knee, looking at the camera with a slight smile.

Sarah Miloudi, trainee coaching psychologist, working towards chartered status with the British Psychological Society

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What happens

  1. A first conversation.

    One hour on a video call. You describe what is actually going on, and I tell you honestly whether I am the right person for it.

  2. Our focus.

    We define what you would like to work on, and then say it in your own words.

  3. The sessions.

    Usually between one and ten. Pace depends on you, but weekly, fortnightly or monthly is typical. Occasionally a few sessions in a short burst is the right answer. Each one ends with something specific to do before the next.

  4. Afterwards.

    The work has an end date, agreed at the start, and you leave with something you can use without me.

The practical part

Where
Online.
How long
Let us discuss that together.
What it costs
The first hour is free, and £100 per session after that. Pro bono places are available, funded by my regular fee.
When you could start
Often right away.
I achieved most of my goals and the pace of sessions was great. But the commitment, support and belief shown in me was most important.
anonymised client testimonial

Questions

Is this counselling?

No. Counselling and psychotherapy treat psychological distress. Coaching psychology applies the same research base to a specific outcome you want to reach now, with an agreed end point. If what you are dealing with is not a transition I cannot support you with, I will tell you rather than taking your money. If I think counselling would help, I will point you towards your GP, the BACP directory, Mind or an alternative.

Does my partner take part?

Usually not, but occasionally it is the right thing to do. Retirement is rarely a one person event. One of you has stopped and one of you has not, or you are both at home now and the house has become noticeably smaller. If a session with both of you would be more useful, I will say so rather than working around it.

What happens afterwards?

The work has an end point and we agree it at the start. You leave with something specific to act on, rather than an arrangement that continues by default. Some people come back a year later for a single session when something has changed. Most do not need to, which is the intention rather than a disappointment.

What if I am not sure this is a big enough problem to bring to someone?

Most people who get in touch open by explaining why they probably should not have. You do not need to be in crisis and you do not need a diagnosis. If an hour turns out to be enough, that is a good outcome and not a wasted appointment.

One hour. If I am not the right person, I will say so and tell you who I think is.

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