Frequently asked questions

  • Often it is easier to discuss areas of life being considered for change by a trained professional who is neutral and unbiased. Whether that is to fulfil potential, achieve balance or make changes, coaching is a skilful profession which provokes thought, action and intention towards a desired outcome. Coaching whilst often focusing on the short term, can establish long-term self-awareness and understanding.

  • Coaching is a collaboration, a trusting relationship, an equal partnership. Coaching is a stimulating, facilitated conversation, between two people, an exploration of options, meanings and actions which provokes thought, action and intention towards a desired outcome. Coaching can establish long-term self-awareness and understanding and is conducted in a safe, confidential environment.

  • That depends on the coaching programme which is agreed between us and considers: location, frequency, length of session, number of sessions for example.

  • There are pros and cons to either online coaching or face to face. The obvious benefits of being coached online are: accessibility, convenience and flexibility of location, but face to face interactions often hold a deeper resonance for our clients. It is very much down to you and we will accommodate either options or a blend of the two.

  • Coaching is a relationship between two people and we would positively encourage you to talk to other coaches and organisations to see who can best serve you. Our coaching practice is based on recognised coaching qualifications, hours of hands on experience and a maturity in life experiences. We are quietly proud of what we do. The majority of our clients are referred to us and we thrive on our own professional and personal development to make us the better coaches.

  • We would always advise having a minimum of five coaching sessions, the length of which would depend on your availability, the content of the session and your desired outcome. We would also recommend not being coached over a long period of time nor by the same coach to keep things fresh, neutral and in perspective.

  • The best coaching is achieved when there is a connection or chemistry between the coach and the client. You have a choice of coaches in Thought Space Partnership. Each has their own area of expertise and interest and we would encourage you to talk to them if you want to explore your options.

  • Is the academic study of understanding the ‘why’ behind the way people react, think, act and behave (in a coaching session and outside it) in order to ask better questions, listen deeper and help facilitate desired change. Coaching psychology includes topics such as self-determination, self-efficacy, resilience, empathy, states of change, human agency, goal setting, intentions, strengths, values for example.

  • This is the science behind understanding what makes people flourish and is sometimes called ‘the science of optimal functioning’. It is not about fixing something that is broken, but it’s about making life better. In a coaching environment a coach will use and advise on Positive Psychology techniques and exercises to build awareness, motivation and reflection. You will maybe familiar with terms such as: authentic happiness, mental wealth, flow, thriving, betterment.

  • Understanding why people think and behave in particular ways leads to better conversations and outcomes in the coaching environment and creates an ideal environment where people can do their best thinking. A client learns to think and reflect different ways, works out what works best for them and understand what happens when they apply new thinking to their situation.

  • Is a representation of two interconnecting Enso circles of equal proportion. It reflects our desire to be equal, and collaborate with our clients. It symbolises the acceptance of imperfection as perfect, the spirit of harmonious cooperation and a self-reflective state of mind. It represents our true and innermost self and is the universal symbol of wholeness and completeness. But with so many definitions we are left to create our own, and it reminds us that our clients are unique in why they seek us out.

  • This outlines how we deal with coaching confidentiality, the way in which we work and our professional promise to you. We will talk you through this on our introductory session and will send you the document by email after we first meet.

  • Our contract between us will be sent by email once we agree to work together. We will make sure you have plenty of time to review this and ask any questions.