COACHING vs. MENTORING vs. THERAPY

COACHING – Future-focused, goal-oriented, action-driven.

MENTORING – Experience-based, wisdom-sharing, long-term.

THERAPY – Healing-focused, past-oriented, emotional well-being.

Key Difference? Coaching helps you move forward, mentoring provides guidance, and therapy helps heal the past.

Comparison chart

Aspect	Coaching	Mentoring	Therapy
Focus	Future goals	Experience and guidance	Healing and emotional well being
Approach	Actions driver , structured	Relationship driven , informal	Therapeutic, psychological
Support	Provides clarity and accountability	Shares wisdom and personal insights	Helps overcome past struggles
Role	Guide , facilitator	Advisor , supporter	Licenced professionals
Time frame	Short to medium term	Long term	Varies based on needs
Out come	Personal and professional growth	Career and personal growth	Mental and emotional wellness

Shraddha Hegde [BBA LLB ]

Life Coach

Lawyer | pursuing diploma paralegal associate at law sikho

Kle law college Bangalore

Bengaluru South, Karnataka, India

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