Coach vs Counsellor

This is sometimes a blurred area but the following distinctions may offer some clarity: In the counseling relationship the counselor is generally considered the expert. In a coaching relationship the coach/client are equal partners. The client is always at choice as to the direction of the call. Clients generally come to counseling when they are struggling emotionally with an issue.

Coach gives the meaning that a person will train you in a game or physical exercise.A counselor on the other hand listens to our problems and difficulties and advises us.We normally go to counselor for advise.The coach advises us and also trains us.