Frequently Asked Questions

What is somatic coaching?

Somatic coaching brings attention to the connection between your body, emotions, thoughts, and everyday experiences. Through gentle body-awareness practices, breathing, and guided reflection, you can begin to notice patterns, recognize your needs, and explore new ways of responding to life's challenges. The process is collaborative and adapts to your comfort level and goals.

What is IFS-informed coaching?

Internal Family Systems (IFS) is an approach that understands our inner world as containing different parts, each with its own feelings, beliefs, and protective roles. In IFS-informed coaching, we explore these parts with curiosity and compassion rather than judgment. This can help you better understand your reactions, reconnect with your inner wisdom, and make choices that feel more aligned with who you are.

What are the differences between a life coach and a therapist?

Coaching and therapy can both support personal growth, but they have different roles and scopes of practice. Coaching generally focuses on self-awareness, personal goals, current challenges, and creating meaningful change. Therapy is a mental health service that can address emotional distress, mental health conditions, and the impact of past experiences.

My work as an IFS-informed and somatic coach offers a supportive space to explore your inner world, body awareness, and everyday patterns. Coaching is not a substitute for mental health treatment, and therapy may be a more appropriate form of support for certain needs.

Still have questions?

Every coaching journey is different. If you're wondering whether somatic and IFS-informed coaching might be right for you, I'd be happy to connect.

Book a complimentary 30-minute discovery session to ask questions, learn about my approach, and explore whether we're a good fit.