New Life Coach Rates (2024/2025)
For a life coach just starting out in the UK, rates can vary depending on niche, target audience, location, and how the services are delivered (online vs in-person). Here’s a general breakdown for beginner coaches:
💷 Typical Rates for New Life Coaches in the UK (2024/2025)
| Type of Session | Price Range |
|---|---|
| Single 60-min Session | £30 – £70 |
| Intro Session / Discovery Call | Free – £25 |
| 3-Session Package | £90 – £180 |
| 6-Session Package | £180 – £350 |
| Monthly Retainer (2–4 sessions) | £100 – £250 |
🔑 Factors That Influence Pricing
- Niche focus (e.g., men's health, executive coaching may charge more)
- Experience & credentials (certifications like ICF, NLP, etc.)
- Target audience (corporate vs general public)
- Location (London rates tend to be higher)
- Delivery mode (online tends to be more flexible/lower cost than in-person)
📈 Tips for New Coaches
- Start lower to build testimonials and raise rates as confidence & client base grow.
- Offer discounted packages for first-time clients.
- Use intro calls (15–30 mins) to build rapport and trust.
- Consider group coaching to increase income per hour.
Coaching
💼 One-on-One Coaching
Entry-Level Coaches: £50–£100 per hour
Experienced Coaches: £100–£200 per hour
Specialist or High-Demand Coaches: £200–£300+ per hour
📊 Summary of Fee Ranges
Coaching Type / Individual Session Fee / Package Fee Range
Executive Coaching / £350 – £1,000+ / £3,950 – £60,000+
Life Coaching / £50 – £150 / £310 – £2,300+
Consulting
💼 Independent and Freelance Consultants
Day Rates: Independent consultants. Typically between £500 and £2,000 per day. Highly experienced consultants up to £5,000 per day.
Hourly Rates: Typically from £50 to £300, depending on the consultant's expertise and the project's complexity .
Consultant Level / Typical Daily Rate
Junior/Associate £400 – £600
Mid-Level Consultant £600 – £800
Senior Consultant/Manager £800 – £1,200
Director/Partner £1,200 – £3,000+
Training
💼 Freelance Corporate Trainers
General Day Rates: Typically between £300 and £1,500 per day, depending on their expertise and the complexity of the training.
📊 Summary of Fee Ranges (training courses)
Training Type / Fee Range (per participant)
High-End, Specialised Courses £2,650 – £4,700
Mid-Range Leadership & Management £490 – £1,150
Entry-Level & Generic Training £20 – £90
Therapeutic work
📊 Summary of Fee Ranges (therapists / counsellors / hypnotherapists)
Service Type / Fee Range (per session)
Clinical Psychologists £100–£180
Counselling Psychologists £80–£150
Counsellors & Psychotherapists £40–£80
Low-Cost Counselling Services £15–£25
Hypnotherapy Sessions £50–£100
Specialised Hypnotherapy Programs £130–£1000 (package)
📊 Summary of Package Pricing
Package Type / Price Range
Short-term (2–3 sessions) £275–£350
Medium-term (5–7 sessions) £325–£455
Long-term (12 sessions) £660–£840
Specialised Programs (e.g., Gastric Band, Smoking Cessation) £275–£600