No. It's unethical for any coach to make decisions for you. What I will do is have an in-depth conversation with you about what you want, including some 'what ifs', that allow you to consider your options. You are the best person to make those choices, but my role is to help you understand what you want and to motivate you along the way.
It depends. Some of my clients find short-term coaching (a couple of sessions) is all they need. Others have stayed with me for a couple of years, checking-in now and then, either to keep themselves on track or to work on new challenges they're experiencing. I won't tie you into a long commitment, but I will be honest about how much work you may need to do so you reach your personal goals.
Good question! Coaching includes change - either to your behaviour, mindset or making decisions on choices you're considering. Counselling tends to focus on talking, but without the goal-setting that coaching includes. Your coaching session will usually conclude with something you've decided to work on, because it's results-focused. The similarities are how your previous experiences have shaped you - your beliefs, your values - but coaching is focused on making positive changes.
You can expect a confidential and supportive environment, where you can talk without being judged on where you are now. Every session is structured so it builds on your previous session. At the end of the session you will have decided what you want to work on - the goal-setting. This may include something practical, like some research online or in person. But it may also include working on your mindset and behaviour.
Around half my clients come to me for career coaching. This includes everything from changing their career, achieving promotion, improving their confidence for interviews, going back to work after a break, managing their work-life balance especially around family commitments. Some clients come to me for support with starting or developing a new business, which can include their creative interests like art or writing.
I also coach many clients on relationships. This can include helping them develop their confidence to make changes, either to get in or out of a relationship, to improve communication within relationships, and to help them make decisions if they are pulled in different directions.
I find confidence coaching is important to lots of my clients. It may be learning to be assertive, to appreciate their self-worth, and how this can impact positively on their career, relationships or social lives.
And - of course- many clients have a mix of all of these!