{"id":1035,"date":"2020-01-26T12:05:14","date_gmt":"2020-01-26T11:05:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.chiaramonaci.com\/?p=1035"},"modified":"2026-07-27T11:34:57","modified_gmt":"2026-07-27T09:34:57","slug":"difference-coaching-therapy-co","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chiaramonaci.com\/en\/coaching-en\/difference-coaching-therapy-co\/","title":{"rendered":"The difference between coaching, therapy and consulting."},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_fullwidth_post_title force_fullwidth=&#8221;off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-100px||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_fullwidth_post_title][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;5px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-100px||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.0&#8243; text_font=&#8221;Montserrat||||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#353640&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.9em&#8221; header_3_line_height=&#8221;1.9em&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;justify&#8221; max_width=&#8221;1015px&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; text_text_align=&#8221;justify&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Do you really know the difference between coaching, therapy and consulting?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h2><strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n<h2><strong>Here&#8217;s a brief article to help you choose the best practice for you.<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>If you ever considered working with a professional to overcome some personal or work challenges at least once in your life, then you might have experienced a lot of confusion while trying to figure out which type of approach could help you get the best results.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re in the process right now, then stick around, because this article is for you!<\/p>\n<p><strong>My aim is to pinpoint some of the main differences between these three methods so that you can gain the clarity you need to make an informed decision for yourself.<\/strong><br \/>\u201cWhy do I have to read all this stuff? All I want is someone who can help me solve my problems!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>I hear you! And that\u2019s what I\u2019m trying to do here, because before you can find someone who can really help you, you need to be sure you\u2019re looking in the right direction!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>You may be interested in this too:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chiaramonaci.com\/en\/coaching-en\/what-happens-during-a-life-coaching-session\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>&#8220;What happens during a life coaching session?&#8221;<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chiaramonaci.com\/en\/coaching-en\/you-can-create-the-life-you-want\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&#8220;You can create the life you want&#8221;<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chiaramonaci.com\/en\/coaching-en\/your-choices-determine-your-life\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&#8220;Your choices determine your life&#8221;<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chiaramonaci.com\/en\/coaching-en\/what-going-out-of-your-comfort-zone-truly-means-and-3-tips-to-maximize-your-results\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&#8220;Get out of your comfort zone&#8221;<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; 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_builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; text_font=&#8221;Montserrat||||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#353640&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.9em&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;justify&#8221; max_width=&#8221;600px&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; text_text_align=&#8221;justify&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]While you think about this last point a bit more, I\u2019m going to give you a very brief overview of how the three methods differ in focus, who they aim at and in which cases they can be considered the best option.<br \/>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text quote_border_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; text_font=&#8221;Montserrat||||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#353640&#8243; 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Consigliata!<\/p><\/div><\/div><h4 class=\"sp-testimonial-client-name\">Massimiliano Migatta<\/h4><div class=\"sp-testimonial-client-rating\"><i class=\"fa fa-star\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"sp-testimonial-item swiper-slide\"><div class=\"sp-testimonial-free\"><div class=\"sp-testimonial-details\"><div class=\"sp-testimonial-title\"><h3 class=\"sp-testimonial-post-title\">Jacques Blondin<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"sp-testimonial-client-testimonial\"><div class=\"sp-testimonial-content\"><p>Working with Chiara has been extremely helpful. She made it possible for me me to approach aspects of my personal and professional life in a much more conscious manner. I have seen tangible and immediate results.<br \/>Chiara is an excellent professional. 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The journey with her was extremely inspiring and thought-provoking. If you&#8217;re looking for a coach who can guide you on a path of change or focus on your goals, she is the perfect partner with whom to engage and find the right keys to face your challenges. More than recommended, a certainty!<\/p><\/div><\/div><h4 class=\"sp-testimonial-client-name\">Carlo Alestra<\/h4><div class=\"sp-testimonial-client-rating\"><i class=\"fa fa-star\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div> <div class=\"sp-testimonial-client-designation\">Agile Leader<\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"sp-testimonial-item swiper-slide\"><div class=\"sp-testimonial-free\"><div class=\"sp-testimonial-details\"><div class=\"sp-testimonial-title\"><h3 class=\"sp-testimonial-post-title\">Francesco Marcelli Flori<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"sp-testimonial-client-testimonial\"><div class=\"sp-testimonial-content\"><p>Chiara is a very empathetic and knowledgeable person. With her I embarked on a mentoring path that helped me clarify many doubts I had as a new coach. After this path I gained confidence and Chiara encouraged me in the right way to get my business off the ground, respecting my personality and goals.<\/p><\/div><\/div><h4 class=\"sp-testimonial-client-name\">Francesco Marcelli Flori<\/h4><div class=\"sp-testimonial-client-rating\"><i class=\"fa fa-star\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div> <div class=\"sp-testimonial-client-designation\">Life Coach<\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"sp-testimonial-item swiper-slide\"><div class=\"sp-testimonial-free\"><div class=\"sp-testimonial-details\"><div class=\"sp-testimonial-title\"><h3 class=\"sp-testimonial-post-title\">Max Mars<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"sp-testimonial-client-testimonial\"><div class=\"sp-testimonial-content\"><p>I found the journey with Chiara very inspiring. I appreciated the freedom of the path, which started with a precise direction and then took unexpected but extremely useful evolutions. I highly recommend it to those who want to approach coaching even without having a specific destination in mind. Enjoy the journey, Chiara is great company.<\/p><\/div><\/div><h4 class=\"sp-testimonial-client-name\">Max Mars<\/h4><div class=\"sp-testimonial-client-rating\"><i class=\"fa fa-star\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div> <div class=\"sp-testimonial-client-designation\">Reporting Specialist<\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"sp-testimonial-item swiper-slide\"><div class=\"sp-testimonial-free\"><div class=\"sp-testimonial-details\"><div class=\"sp-testimonial-title\"><h3 class=\"sp-testimonial-post-title\">Marco Zara<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"sp-testimonial-client-testimonial\"><div class=\"sp-testimonial-content\"><p>Excellent Professional! I have created a new path of growth that is now not limited to the now, but is part of my work and I have carved out a space for everything, thinking by priority and not by urgency as it helped me to understand.<br \/>I have gained in serenity, I feel much more confident and I know what goals I need to pursue and with what kind of commitment.<\/p><\/div><\/div><h4 class=\"sp-testimonial-client-name\">Marco Zara<\/h4><div class=\"sp-testimonial-client-rating\"><i class=\"fa fa-star\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div> <div class=\"sp-testimonial-client-designation\">General Manager<\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"sp-testimonial-item swiper-slide\"><div class=\"sp-testimonial-free\"><div class=\"sp-testimonial-details\"><div class=\"sp-testimonial-title\"><h3 class=\"sp-testimonial-post-title\">Patricia Padilla<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"sp-testimonial-client-testimonial\"><div class=\"sp-testimonial-content\"><p>After working with Chiara, I was able to identify my personal skills. She helped me get to know myself better and address personal challenges and dilemmas. Chiara brings positivity, solid advice and professionalism to her work.<br \/>Best of all, I felt I was talking to a wise friend. She is incredibly approachable and friendly, and I look forward to working with her again in the future. She has the ability to connect easily, and that&#8217;s why I would recommend Chiara to anyone.<br \/>Very grateful and lucky to have found her!<br \/>Thank you for coaching me!<\/p><\/div><\/div><h4 class=\"sp-testimonial-client-name\">Patricia Padilla<\/h4><div class=\"sp-testimonial-client-rating\"><i class=\"fa fa-star\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div> <div class=\"sp-testimonial-client-designation\">E- Commerce Manager<\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"sp-testimonial-item swiper-slide\"><div class=\"sp-testimonial-free\"><div class=\"sp-testimonial-details\"><div class=\"sp-testimonial-title\"><h3 class=\"sp-testimonial-post-title\">Paola Bianchi<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"sp-testimonial-client-testimonial\"><div class=\"sp-testimonial-content\"><div class=\"jxjCjc\"><div><div>I found Chiara by chance, surfing on internet. I still remember that day. I&#8217;ve always been intrigued by life coaching, but at the same time I was a bit sceptical about the results.<\/div><div>Anyway, as soon as I met Chiara during our discovery call, I realised she was an extraordinary coach and person too.<\/div><div><\/div><div class=\"Jtu6Td\"><p><span class=\"review-full-text\" tabindex=\"-1\">My (first) round of sessions with her has just come to an end: during these 5 months we&#8217;ve worked together on different matters. She&#8217;s guided me to ask myself the right questions to get clear on my goals; she&#8217;s helped me challenge some of my personal traits that often contribute to unvoluntarily sabotage my own plans and she&#8217;s supported me during the darkest moments of my life changing project.<\/span><\/p><p>Chiara is the perfect life coach: kind and sweet, yet motivating and energetic. With every word she said and\u00a0 every piece of advice she gave me I felt the immense passion she has for her job,\u00a0 her committment to satisfy her &#8220;clients&#8221; and a real desire to see them succeed.<\/p><\/div><div><\/div><div class=\"Jtu6Td\"><p><span class=\"review-full-text\" tabindex=\"-1\">I&#8217;m sure this will only be a break and that we&#8217;ll see each other again very soon.&#8221;<\/span><\/p><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><h4 class=\"sp-testimonial-client-name\">Paola Bianchi<\/h4><div class=\"sp-testimonial-client-rating\"><i class=\"fa fa-star\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"sp-testimonial-item swiper-slide\"><div class=\"sp-testimonial-free\"><div class=\"sp-testimonial-details\"><div class=\"sp-testimonial-title\"><h3 class=\"sp-testimonial-post-title\">Francesca Fatichenti<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"sp-testimonial-client-testimonial\"><div class=\"sp-testimonial-content\"><p>&#8220;Chiara supported me with kindness, listening and passion.She&#8217;s always been available, even in between sessions. Thank you for everything!&#8221;<\/p><\/div><\/div><h4 class=\"sp-testimonial-client-name\">Francesca Fatichenti<\/h4><div class=\"sp-testimonial-client-rating\"><i class=\"fa fa-star\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div> <div class=\"sp-testimonial-client-designation\">Actress<\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"sp-testimonial-item swiper-slide\"><div class=\"sp-testimonial-free\"><div class=\"sp-testimonial-details\"><div class=\"sp-testimonial-title\"><h3 class=\"sp-testimonial-post-title\">Linda Puglisi<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"sp-testimonial-client-testimonial\"><div class=\"sp-testimonial-content\"><p>Going on a coaching path with Chiara was incredibly stimulating and regenerating in a delicate phase of my professional life in which I had to question my work and redefine my future career goals. Chiara&#8217;s uniqueness as a coach, in addition to being extremely professional, lies in her extraordinary empathy and her ability to establish a relationship of trust with her clients. Chiara is a coach and an authentic professional and was able to transmit passion, courage and motivation to me thanks to a pragmatic approach, focused on practical steps that are never an end in themselves. Thanks to her, I had the opportunity to focus on my future professional goals and create a plan for their effective realization. Chiara has always been genuinely interested in my growth and has really helped me understand how to be a resource for myself and not an obstacle. His questions opened me to new ideas and perspectives and charged me with a new creative energy.<br \/>I would recommend Chiara as a coach to acquaintances and not just for the uniqueness of her approach, empathic and authentic, and her genuine interest in the personal fulfillment of her clients, qualities that are difficult to find in such fast professional contexts in which the human aspect is relational often takes a back seat. Heartfelt thanks Chiara for this journey and for opening my eyes.<\/p><\/div><\/div><h4 class=\"sp-testimonial-client-name\">Linda Puglisi<\/h4><div class=\"sp-testimonial-client-rating\"><i class=\"fa fa-star\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div> <div class=\"sp-testimonial-client-designation\">Human Resources Manager<\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"sp-testimonial-item swiper-slide\"><div class=\"sp-testimonial-free\"><div class=\"sp-testimonial-details\"><div class=\"sp-testimonial-title\"><h3 class=\"sp-testimonial-post-title\">Fedy Charlie<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"sp-testimonial-client-testimonial\"><div class=\"sp-testimonial-content\"><div class=\"jxjCjc\"><div><div class=\"Jtu6Td\"><span class=\"review-full-text\" tabindex=\"-1\">Chiara was crazy, an excellent professional and a person of heart. 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