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Coaching vs. Therapy vs. Consulting vs. Mentoring: What's the Actual Difference?

Jamie Slingerland MCC

Published on: 04/04/2026

Coaching, therapy, consulting, and mentoring all involve one person helping another — but they operate from entirely different principles. Three MCC coaches break down exactly what separates them, and why the distinctions matter for anyone considering professional coach training.

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