Coaching
Coaching is a goal-oriented collaborative process that helps clarify goals, recognise strengths, and find practical solutions for work and personal life. Sessions support decision-making, self-awareness, and purposeful action toward meaningful change and development.
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Clinical psychologist-psychotherapist
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When to see a specialist
- Clarifying career or work-related goals
- Career changes or uncertainty about direction
- Developing leadership skills
- Strengthening motivation and self-confidence
- Making important decisions
- Adjusting to changes in work life
- Setting personal development goals
- Managing priorities and time more effectively
- Work-life balance challenges
- Adapting to new roles or responsibilities
- Developing self-awareness and recognising personal strengths
Common symptoms
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Adapting to a new role
Such as becoming a manager or starting a new position. -
Building self-confidence
Wanting to trust yourself and act more confidently. -
Challenging client or patient cases
Situations create uncertainty or raise difficult questions. -
Desire for change
Feeling at a crossroads and wanting clarity about next steps. -
Desire for intentional growth
Wanting to better understand strengths and areas for development. -
Difficulty making decisions
Wanting to make more confident and informed choices. -
Feeling that your potential is underused
Wanting to apply your abilities more fully. -
Reaching goals
Wanting to move forward with greater consistency and purpose. -
Reduced motivation
Activities that used to feel meaningful or enjoyable no longer provide the same energy or interest. -
Time management and focus challenges
Wanting to better manage priorities and workload. -
Unclear goals
Difficulty defining what you want to achieve.
How to prepare for your appointment
- Before the appointment, think about the goals or questions that feel most important to you.
- You may write down situations or topics you would like to discuss.
- Consider what kind of changes or outcomes you would like to achieve.
- Please bring an identification document with you.
What to expect during your appointment
Clarifying goals
The session begins with a conversation about your goals, expectations, and areas you would like to develop.
Exploring the current situation
Together, you reflect on your current situation, strengths, challenges, and opportunities.
Finding possibilities
The coach helps you explore new perspectives, ideas, and practical solutions.
Creating an action plan
You define practical next steps and strategies to help move toward your goals.
Payment & Appointment Info
Prices
Tallinn
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Visit fee Added to the appointment fee. | 20 € |
| Coaching The appointment lasts up to 60 minutes. | 135 € A visit fee is added to the price. |
| Coaching The appointment lasts up to 90 minutes. | 195 € A visit fee is added to the price. |
| Preparation of a mental health certificate, extract or specialist assessment based on medical documentation at the patient's request 15–60 min | 25–75 € |
Everywhere else in Estonia
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Visit fee Added to the appointment fee. | 13 € |
| Preparation of a mental health certificate, extract or specialist assessment based on medical documentation at the patient's request 15–60 min | 25–75 € |
Payment methods
Meliva Health Insurance covers this service under Outpatient Care coverage. Check your personal coverage limits in the ERGO app.
Referral
You can book this service as a self-paying patient without a doctor’s referral.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between coaching and psychological counselling?
Coaching is future-oriented and focuses on goals, development, and practical action. Psychological counselling focuses more on emotions, experiences, mental health, and emotional wellbeing.
What is the difference between coaching and supervision?
Coaching focuses on achieving goals and personal or professional development. Supervision is primarily intended for professionals reflecting on work situations, roles, and client-related challenges.
What is the difference between coaching and seeing an occupational psychologist?
Coaching focuses on growth, goals, and purposeful action. Occupational psychology appointments focus more specifically on work-related stress, workplace wellbeing, burnout, and work relationships.
Who is coaching suitable for?
Coaching is suitable for people who want to develop skills, clarify goals, improve self-awareness, or find new approaches to work and life situations.
How many coaching sessions are usually needed?
This depends on your goals and needs. Some people benefit from a few focused sessions, while others prefer longer-term collaboration.
Can coaching help with career decisions?
Yes. Coaching can support career planning, transitions, goal setting, and identifying strengths and values related to work.
Can coaching help with confidence and motivation?
Yes. Coaching often focuses on recognising strengths, overcoming obstacles, and strengthening confidence and motivation.
Do I need to have a specific goal before starting coaching?
No. Coaching can also help clarify goals and identify what feels meaningful or important to you.
Is coaching confidential?
Yes. Coaching sessions are confidential and provide a safe space for reflection and development.
Can coaching help with leadership development?
Yes. Coaching is often used to support leadership skills, communication, decision-making, and navigating professional responsibilities.
