Coaching psychology is a branch of psychology that studies coaching as a form of psychological development designed to help people better understand themselves and move more easily towards their goals.
A coaching psychologist is a person with a bachelor's degree in psychology and a degree in coaching psychology.
It is not uncommon for coaching psychologists to be accredited by international coaching associations, such as the International Coaching Federation (ICF), the European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC), or the British Psychological Society (BPS).
To facilitate the client's thoughts and feelings about important topics and issues.
Specialists pay attention to the meanings of the words, contradictions, beliefs, automatic thoughts, connections between different ideas, and the effect of thoughts on feelings and behavior.
A well-functioning person (or group of people) who wants to understand oneself better and achieve meaningful goals.
To participate willingly in the process, i.e., set meaningful goals, share one's thoughts and feelings, reflect on one's experience, and complete agreed exercises and tasks on time.
The conversation is time-limited and has a clear goal chosen by the client.
The purpose of goals is to focus on the desired change.
Psychotherapy helps clients achieve short-term or long-term changes in their thinking, feeling, and behavior that are often limited by psychological difficulties such as depression, anxiety, personality disorders, or psychological trauma.
Well-functioning individuals can also go to therapy if they want to enhance their psychological health.
Coaching professionals are recommended to work only with psychologically balanced clients, except when they have psychological or psychotherapeutic education and relevant experience.
Psychological counseling helps the client cope with emotional and behavioral difficulties.
It is a form of short-term emotional support designed to prevent the client from experiencing long-term health issues.
While coaches provide room for self-exploration, a coach is not supposed to treat, comfort, or change the feelings and behavior of one's clients.
The training aims to develop specific skills.
Training participants acquire new knowledge or competencies, apply them in practice, receive feedback, and move towards the desired behavior. Also, the analysis and reflection of personal experience constitute an important part of any training program.
Although coaching is impossible without reflective practice, it is not designed to change behavior. Behavioral change is a by-product of effective coaching, not an aspiration.
The purpose of mentoring is to transfer or exchange valuable knowledge and experience.
For example, a mentor may share one's experience and knowledge to demonstrate the appropriate behavior that should lead to success.
A coach is supposed to share one's knowledge and experience only when the client wishes or agrees.