Bruce Dougherty
Relationship coach for individuals and couples
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $125 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Couples and marriageDating after divorceBreakups and heartbreakConfidence and self-esteemStress and overwhelmMindset and habitsFamily communication |
| Works with | Couples |
| Also coaches | Life coach and Parenting coach |
| Practice | Discover U |
Bruce Dougherty is a relationship, life and family coach who works with individuals and with couples. He is the founder of Discover U. His work starts with awareness. He helps clients see their emotional patterns, set boundaries and build self-trust before they try to change behavior. He avoids labels and therapy language. He also runs events and group programs through ACP, where he teaches with slides, video clips and group discussion.
What Bruce helps with
Bruce helps people who feel stuck in repeating relationship patterns. He works on clarity in dating, long-term relationships, conflict and life after divorce.
- Relationship clarity in dating, long-term relationships and post-divorce
- Understanding emotional patterns and triggers
- Boundaries, self-worth and self-trust
- Communication and connection
- Personal growth and self-awareness
- Deciding whether to stay, go or reset a relationship
- Breaking repeating relationship cycles
Who Bruce works with
Bruce works with individuals and with couples. His clients are people who want to be honest with themselves and are open to growth, even when it feels uncomfortable. They want clarity more than validation and are ready to take responsibility for their own growth.
How Bruce works
Bruce puts awareness first. He believes change comes naturally once a client clearly sees what is happening inside. His sessions focus on responsibility instead of blame, and he gives practical tools clients can use in daily life. He does not use labels or one-size-fits-all solutions. He also offers group events and programs through ACP, which use a slide presentation, video clip examples and group discussion.
Background and qualifications
Bruce Dougherty is the founder of Discover U, a coaching practice for relationships, personal growth and family topics. He also leads events and programs through ACP, A Conscious Partner. In these programs he teaches about human behavior and security in relationships. He uses slides and video clips, then leads a group discussion. He also offers a lower cost program for clients on a tight budget.
Bruce Dougherty pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one coaching for individuals
- Coaching for couples
- Group events and programs through ACP
- Free consultation
- Lower cost program for tight budgets
Bruce Dougherty reviews
The CoachVouch take
Bruce starts with awareness of inner patterns before techniques or motivation, and he also teaches large group programs.
Best for people stuck in repeating relationship patterns who want direct, thoughtful conversations and are ready to take responsibility.
Common questions
How much does Bruce Dougherty charge?
Coaching with Bruce runs $70 to $125 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Bruce Dougherty help with?
Bruce Dougherty helps with relationship clarity in dating, long-term relationships and post-divorce, understanding emotional patterns and triggers, boundaries, self-worth and self-trust and communication and connection.
Does Bruce Dougherty coach couples?
Yes. Bruce works with individuals and with couples.
Is Bruce a good fit for someone who wants a quick fix?
No. Bruce says his work is not for people who want quick fixes, blame-based stories or surface-level positivity.
How do I contact Bruce Dougherty?
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