What Is Solution-Focused Coaching?
16th July 2025
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If you’re feeling stuck, burned out, or ready for change but don’t think therapy is quite what you need solution-focused coaching might be exactly the kind of support you're looking for.
Grounded, practical, and forward-looking, coaching offers structured guidance to help you clarify your direction, make aligned choices, and take meaningful action.
In this article, we’ll explore what solution-focused coaching is, how it helps, and how it differs from traditional therapy.
Solution-focused coaching is a non-clinical, goal-oriented approach designed to help you move forward without needing to revisit your past in depth.
Rather than analysing problems or diagnosing mental health conditions, coaching focuses on:
Clarifying what matters to you
Identifying strengths and resources
Setting achievable, values-aligned goals
Creating structure and accountability for change
It’s collaborative, practical, and tailored to your pace and priorities. Coaching supports people who are navigating transitions, career shifts, burnout, or simply want more direction and momentum in life.
Many people find coaching helpful when they’re:
At a crossroads in their work or personal life
Feeling overwhelmed by decisions
Wanting to realign with their values and priorities
Seeking change, but unsure where or how to start
Needing space to think clearly — outside of therapy or advice from friends
Coaching offers a structured, supportive space to pause, reflect, and reset with an experienced guide walking alongside you.
You don’t need a mental health diagnosis. You don’t need to go deep into your past. You just need a willingness to explore what’s next, and a readiness to take action.
Key Differences Between Coaching and Therapy
| Coaching | Therapy |
|---|---|
| Focuses on present and future | Often explores past experiences |
| Goal-oriented and action-focused | May include diagnosis or treatment |
| Non-clinical support | Clinical mental health service |
| Best for growth and direction | Best for emotional healing or trauma |
| For people functioning well | For people needing mental health treatment |
Coaching is not a substitute for therapy - but it can be a powerful alternative when you're feeling well enough but want guided support to grow, shift, or refocus.
Is Solution-Focused Coaching Right for You?
You might find coaching helpful if you:
Want a fresh perspective or clearer direction
Are navigating change, professionally or personally
Feel mentally well, but need a structured approach to move forward
Prefer a collaborative, conversational style over clinical treatment
Want to explore ideas, goals, and values with an experienced coach
Sometimes clarity begins with simply knowing which way feels right.
At my practice in Subiaco, I work with professionals and individuals who want meaningful, momentum-building support — in-person, online, or even outdoors. My coaching is clear without being clinical, flexible yet structured, and always guided by your goals.
Curious About Coaching?
If something in this article resonates, I invite you to explore further. Coaching sessions are available in Subiaco, online via Zoom, or outdoors (by arrangement). You can also start with a free 15-minute call to see if coaching is the right fit.
Learn more about my coaching services here