The term coach is controversial for the simple reason that anyone can claim to be one. I actually had to first overcome my own deep prejudices about that term before becoming one. In today's world, the type of coach that is internationally and unanimously accepted, respected and valued is: the sports coach. Just like a sports coach, a qualified coach can help you in other areas of life all the same. Here is the definition of Coaching from the International Coaching Federation: "At its heart, coaching is about exploration. It’s a process that stirs up creativity, fuels personal growth, and maximizes both professional and personal potential. Through powerful questioning and insightful dialogue, coaches support you in discovering your own solutions, whether for life decisions, career shifts, or business challenges. Coaching goes beyond surface-level improvements; it cultivates deep, lasting change." Source

It somehow feels like "coaching chose me". From a very young age I have been exposed to mental illness, so I very quickly understood that people create their own reality, and that they usually differ from one person to another. As a consequence, I have always been fascinated by the complexity/creativity of the mind and the intricacy of interpersonal relationships. Studying and practicing intercultural communication for 5 years was a key milestone on my path to coaching. Living in 7 different countries significantly enhanced my already strong analytical skills and enabled me to approach issues from multiple perspectives quickly and efficiently. My 5-month stay in China was particularly eye-opening; this is when I realized that my default thinking mode (360º/big picture) was closer to the holistic and circular approach of the Eastern mind than to the fragmented and linear reasoning of the West. Throughout my personal life and professional career, people have always come to me to feel heard, to challenge their thoughts and to get advice, no matter their age or level of responsibilities. During my time in the luxury hospitality industry, I was trained to highly perform, and deliver excellence in a systematic and consistent way. This contributed to my ability of very quickly and accurately identifying issues, and being particularly resourceful. When I decided to leave hospitality, I started an intensive training period, and went on a quest of better understanding the human mind. I followed courses at Harvard Extension School in psychology & neuroscience, completed an academic research on perfectionism and moral injury, and studied systemic coaching with an expert author and psychiatrist. After overcoming my own prejudices about the profession of coach, I decided to confront my skills, knowledge and experience to real life cases, and immediately got some impressive results, e.g., I helped some people overcome issues they had been struggling with for over 20 years. I took these results as the confirmation that I am following the right path.

Here you can find an article that lists the 10 main differences between a coach and a psychologist. I recommend that you go through it if you have any doubts on whether your issue is relevant to coaching or psychotherapy.

"Mindset coaching is a structured practice where you work with a coach to learn ways to change your thinking, challenge your beliefs, build new cognitive skills, and create better outcomes in your personal or professional endeavours. Mindset coaching helps you develop positive and productive thinking. Mindset coaches can work with you to challenge beliefs that limit or restrict you from achieving your goals. Coaches provide guidance and exercises for developing a productive and positive mindset. And they help you get "unstuck" from old patterns and enjoy better life experiences." Source

The systemic approach relies on a relational, complex and dynamic view of issues. It is a disruptive approach to problem-solving that short-circuits automatisms and leads to the emergence of long-term solutions for all parties involved. It is particularly relevant and efficient for team/corporate coaching. "Originally resulting from the work of the School of Palo Alto and developed by the Mental Research Institute (MRI) team in the late 60s, the systemic approach is the result of the convergence of several disciplines: anthropology, biology, the theory of information, cybernetics and the theory of systems, etc. (...) The strategic systemic approach or systemics consist in understanding how a problem remains in the present by considering not only the complexity of the environment but also the interactions between the individuals involved in the problem." Source.

It of course depends on the needs, if it is in person or not, etc. You should expect premium pricing because the experience is usually as short as it is efficient. The less you see me, the better I have done my job.