September 17, 2025
Working With Resistant Clients in Therapeutic Coaching

This week, we’re exploring an important topic every practitioner faces:  👉 How do we work with clients who seem resistant to change?

In this short video, you’ll learn:
✅ Why resistance often signals fear and protection - not defiance
✅ How to recognise survival strategies that once kept clients safe but now hold them back
✅ Practical ways to build trust and rapport so real transformation can take place

Resistance is often a sign of protection, not defiance. Therapeutic Coaching® helps practitioners recognise these patterns with compassion, and gently guide clients toward lasting change.

Dr Alex Howard
Principal
About the author
Alex holds a first class degree in psychology from the University of Wales, where he was awarded “Best Student Award” by the British Psychological Society. In addition he has a diploma in advanced clinical hypnotherapy, is a certified Master Practitioner of NLP and life coach.