Counselling vs Coaching: Which Do You Actually Need?
You know you need support—but you’re stuck on what kind.
Do you need a therapist to go deep and unpack things?
Or a life coach to push you forward and get results?
If you’ve searched “counselling vs coaching” or “do I need a therapist or a life coach?”—you’re not alone.
And here’s the truth:
The best option might be both—blended, tailored, and built for you.
What’s the Difference Between Counselling and Coaching?
Here’s the quick breakdown:
CounsellingCoachingFocuses on healing the pastFocuses on building the futureDeals with emotional pain, trauma, or mental healthHelps with goals, mindset, strategyOften open-ended and reflectiveOften structured and goal-drivenTherapist is a trained mental health professionalCoach may have no clinical backgroundMay explore deep internal beliefs, family patterns, etc.May focus on habits, vision, accountability
If you’re in emotional crisis or need to process pain—counselling can be vital.
If you feel stuck, unmotivated, or unclear about direction—coaching can create movement.
But what if your situation is both?
Why Hatch Blends Coaching + Therapy (and Why It Works)
At Hatch, we don’t ask you to pick one.
We offer something stronger:
Creative therapy + strategic coaching, fused into one clear process.
Here’s how it works:
You bring your real issues—whether that’s emotional overwhelm, loss of purpose, or creative block
We explore where you’re stuck through story, metaphor, and symbolic tools
Then we shift gears—building habits, strategies, and mindset changes
You get follow-up voice notes, PDF maps, action plans—not just conversations
It's forward-focused healing that helps you understand the past and build a future.
We call it a design studio for humans—because you're not broken. You're building.
Therapy or Life Coach? If You’re in Chichester or Online—Try Both
Whether you’re local to Chichester, West Sussex, or based elsewhere in the UK, Hatch offers:
In-person sessions in our creative, private studio
Online support via Google Meet, FaceTime, or WhatsApp
Intro consults for £25 to explore what approach works best for you
So whether you're:
A burnt-out professional
A creative who's lost their spark
A man who's never had therapy but needs to change something
Or someone who’s tried both counselling and coaching—and still feels stuck...
We meet you at the crossroads, and help you build a map forward.
💬 You Don’t Have to Choose — We Blend Both
The truth is, you’re more than a label.
You don’t need a coach or a therapist.
You need someone who can meet you fully, creatively, and practically.
That’s what we do at Hatch.