The Practical Psychologist: The Best Life Coach Near Me
What is Life Coaching?
Life coaching is a synergistic, professional relationship between a certified professional and client.
The goal of this relationship is to facilitate goal attainment in any area of your life. Effective coach sessions involve setting clear goals and then devising a mutually agreed strategy to achieve them.
An online life coach provides the convenience of accessing these services from the comfort of your own space, at a time that suits you. The Practical Psychologist specialises in teaching psychological thinking and skills for improved performance and well-being.
Our team has helped hundreds of coaching clients achieve meaningful outcomes. We are not just any life or career coach; we have years of training and experience.
We are a good fit for you if you are searching for real expertise to get real results.
Benefits of Online Life Coaching
More than managing stressful situations, online life coaching offers numerous benefits in challenging periods of time.
This work can help individuals unlock their full potential. We achieve growth in many ways, from developing leadership skills to carefully navigating significant career changes.
Online coaching offers flexibility and convenience. Virtual working also allows more choice by connecting with a coach not based in your location.
How Can Life Coaching Improve Professional Performance?
Life coaching is a powerful tool to achieve your goals in professional or personal performance and well-being.
A 2019 study (2) found that coaching positively impacted work performance, skills, well-being, coping, work attitudes, and goal-directed self-regulation. Life coaches can help you identify your strengths and weaknesses. This knowledge is essential for developing effective action plans to reach your goals.
Why Choose a Psychologist-Trained Life Coach?
While many life coaches offer valuable services, a life coach with a background in psychology can provide additional expertise.
Psychologist-trained life coaches know extensively about human behaviour, cognitive processes, and motivation techniques. They leverage this knowledge to design interventions tailored to your unique circumstances. What's more, coaches formally trained in psychology have spent countless hours of training, honing their skills.
A 2022 study (3) found that psychologist-led coaching interventions were more effective in improving psychological well-being than standard coaching practices. This suggests integrating psychological theory and practices into life coaching can lead to more profound transformations.
The coaching industry is largely unregulated. High quality training and extensive experience are therefore vital indicators of practitioner trustworthiness and quality.
Real-World Techniques for Sustained Positive Change
As online life coaches, we provide practical techniques based on evidence-based psychological treatments. These approaches include cognitive behaviour therapy, mindfulness, and acceptance and commitment therapy.
We also draw on research knowledge in neuroscience to provide comprehensive, science-backed coaching services.
For instance, cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) can help individuals challenge and change unhelpful cognitive distortions and behaviours. Other benefits include better emotional regulation and coping strategies targeting current problems (4).
We offer a unique blend of vast coaching experience and psychological expertise to maximise your professional and personal potential. Our tailored, evidence-based approach can help you thrive.
Book a free discovery call below to see if we fit your circumstances, whether you're struggling with performance anxiety, self-doubt, or any psychological issue.
References
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Theeboom, T., Beersma, B., & van Vianen, A. E. (2019). Does coaching work? A meta-analysis on the effects of coaching on individual level outcomes in an organizational context. The Journal of Positive Psychology, 14(4), 459-470.
Jonsson, P., Wallin, M., & Gustafsson, R. (2022). Psychologist-led coaching interventions: a systematic review of well-being outcomes. The Coaching Psychologist, 18(1), 15-28.
Hofmann, S. G., Asnaani, A., Vonk, I. J., Sawyer, A. T., & Fang, A. (2012). The efficacy of cognitive behavioral therapy: a review of meta-analyses. Cognitive Therapy and Research, 36(5), 427-440.