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The Best Life Coaches in Leeds Guiding Clients to a Fulfilling Life

Training and Certification. We prefer life coaches who have at least earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology. Another avenue they could’ve taken is getting training from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).    While not a necessity, we’d also like it if the life coach is a member of the Coaching and Mentoring Network, the Association for Coaching, and/or the International Coaching Federation.   

Convenience. Many clients prefer a one-on-one session with their life coach, so we judged the coach’s office location. It should be in a convenient spot, near bus stops or train stations.    Alternatively, we’d also like it if the coach offered virtual sessions for clients who couldn’t make it to the physical office or who prefer to stay at home.   

Personality. Ideally, a life coach should have the following characteristics: warm, friendly, open-minded, and attentive. This way, they can provide the best possible feedback and advice for you.    Since our experience is limited, we also asked other clients about their own experience working with certain life coaches for more insight. 

Pricing. For us, the ideal price range is between £50 and £60 per one-hour session. Anything beyond that is too expensive for us.

What is my purpose? How do I work towards a life that’s fulfilling? These questions have been running in my head. 

I can consult a psychotherapist for mental health matters, but for life questions like this, I found that a life coach works best for me. Mine has helped me envision a path towards the life I want to live.

If you also need guidance, here are the best life coaches in Leeds.

How much does a life coach cost in Leeds?

The average cost of a consultation with a life coach is around £50 per one-hour session. The rate can go as low as £40, while premium options can be as expensive as £75.

Emlyn Hagan Coaching and Change

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Address: 11 Sholebroke Terrace

Operating Hours

  • Wednesday—6 pm to 8 pm
  • Thursday—10 am to 8 pm
  • Friday—10 am to 3 pm
  • Saturday—10 am to 12 pm

Contact Number: +447968682884

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What makes Emlyn Hagan stand out as a life coach is the fact that his approach is coaching in nature. In other words, you’ll be walking in woodlands or at a local park while talking your heart out! 

Some people might raise an eyebrow at this, but it’s actually really helpful. Walking in nature makes me feel more grounded, and it allows me to slow down and process my emotions. 

If you truly don’t want to do this, he’s more than happy to have your session in his studio or even via Zoom.

Another thing I like about this life coach is the variety of services. He can have sessions that feel more like traditional counselling, dealing with anxiety and stress. Or if you’re struggling at work, he can offer you performance coaching.

Of course, I have to praise Emlyn himself. He’s incredibly understanding, compassionate, and insightful so it’s easy to open up to him.

If I have to nitpick, I’d say the location of his studio is a bit of a hassle to get to. It’s in a residential area, so you might struggle to find it, especially if you’re a first-time client.

Pros

  • Unique approach to coaching (coaching in nature)
  • Offers sessions in his studio or via Zoom
  • Offers different types of coaching 
  • Understanding, compassionate, and insightful coach

Cons

  • His studio can be hard to find, especially for first-time clients

Customer Reviews

Immense improvement

I have been working with Emlyn Hagan now for around 12 weeks. In this time I have seen my mental health improve immensely. We have spent time together both out in nature and indoors and he has helped me understand a lot more about myself, which is benefitting my children, family, partner and business. I have really enjoyed the process and have committed to another block of sessions. I have seen my self-esteem, confidence and overall well being improve immensely.”

Easy to chat with

Emlyn is a legend. He’s really easy to chat with. We clicked right away from the first walk & talk in the woods. Conversations flowed easily & he offered me great advice. He helped me regain focus with a plan to move forward. Top chap, highly recommend!

Naama Zusman—Life and Career Coach

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Operating Hours

  • Monday to Thursday—8 am to 6 pm
  • Friday—9 am to 5 pm

Contact Number: +447376075787

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Naama Zusman operates remotely 100%. This can be a bummer for people who prefer to have face-to-face sessions, but if you prefer having coaching sessions from the comfort of your home, this coach is for you. 

Before you commit to this coach, you can have a discovery call first. This lets you get a feel of Naama, to see if you vibe with her personality. Plus, this call is free of charge! 

One thing that people appreciate about her is that she keeps recordings of the sessions, and she also provides a recap via email. This is so helpful because sometimes, you can forget what you said during sessions, so it’s nice to have recordings for reference.

She also offers unlimited support, which means you can send messages to her outside of your agreed-upon sessions. 

She provides handouts, writing exercises, and meditations as well. Clients say that these bonus activities have helped them in their personal journeys of carving their own paths. 

Pros

  • Free discovery call 
  • Keeps recordings of sessions and provides recaps via email 
  • Can be contacted even beyond sessions
  • Provides handouts and fun exercises

Cons

  • Only offers remote sessions (no face-to-face sessions)

Customer Reviews

Holistic approach

Working with Naama was a journey of self discovery and distilling what I am about. I like that Naama’s approach takes a holistic view across work and personal life. The programme we went through helped me build (and remind myself of) a foundation that I have that is there even through turbulent times or big change – this was exactly what I needed and helped me steer through a big change in my life at the time. If you want to learn more about yourself, or navigate an important transition in your life, I’d highly recommend working with Naama.”

Offers new perspectives and a safe place to talk through

Naama was everything I needed in a coach. Naama showed me kindness, compassion, challenged me to see myself from new perspectives and gave me a safe place to talk through anything I needed. Naama has really helped me become more self aware and confident and most importantly more compassionate to myself whilst navigating big life decisions. Naama thank you for your amazing work. I would wholeheartedly recommend you to anyone who stands at a crossroads needing help for their first step in a new direction.”

Kay Holdsworth—Therapist and Coach

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Address: Concept Place, Park Ln, Woodhouse

Contact Number: +447429044374

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For my fellow introspective people out there, Kay Holdsworth is one you should check out. This life coach uses journaling in her approach, so you’ll be encouraged to become more self-aware and reconnect with your true self. Plus, it lets you be creative as well!

According to clients, Kay has this gift of making a safe and judgment-free space. Many clients expressed that they feel seen and heard every session. 

In addition to the usual sessions, she can also incorporate hypnotherapy. This approach is perfect for anyone who feels extra anxious because it can help you calm down.

Not sure if this is the coach for you? Well, you can book a discovery call first. It lasts for 30 minutes, which is more than enough to get a feel of Kay’s personality and approach, and it’s free as well. 

However, do keep in mind that this coach only caters to female clients. This is a bit of a bummer because I’m sure there are men out there who would be interested in this unique approach to coaching.  

Pros

  • Incorporates journaling in her coaching session
  • Safe and judgment-free space 
  • Can incorporate hypnotherapy as well
  • Free discovery call

Cons

  • Only caters to female clients

Customer Reviews

Makes clients feel seen and heard

From the moment you meet Kay, it’s clear you’re in the presence of someone truly special. She makes you feel seen, heard and genuinely valued. She brings an incredible level of care and mindfulness to her work, creating a safe and nurturing space for healing and growth. Kay practices Hypnotherapy with passion and purpose, her energy is genuine, her presence grounding, and her commitment to helping others is nothing short of inspiring. If you’re looking for someone who leads with heart and walks with integrity, look no further than Kay.

Supportive and insightful sessions

I can’t recommend Kay highly enough. With her wealth of experience as a counsellor, she brings such depth, empathy, and professionalism to everything she does. Now also a fully qualified Solution Focused Hypnotherapist, after training with us at SFTA Leeds, Kay blends her therapeutic skills beautifully to help clients move forward with clarity and confidence. Her sessions are supportive, insightful, and genuinely empowering. Anyone looking for a compassionate and highly skilled hypnotherapist is in excellent hands with Kay.”

Sue Orwin Coaching

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Address: N Grove Dr, Roundhay

Operating Hours

  • Monday to Friday—8 am to 8 pm
  • Saturday—10 am to 2 pm

Contact Number: +447872489058

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Sue Orwin’s catalogue of services is remarkable. She offers coaching for individuals, corporate teams, and professionals alike. Whether you want guidance in life or you need help with your leadership, she can help you out. 

Interestingly, she combines evidence-based disciplines in her coaching approach. In particular, she takes some inspiration from transactional analysis and neurolinguistic programming. She can also incorporate clinical hypnotherapy into your sessions. 

Clients also love how friendly Sue is. She’s also quite insightful. Many have shared that the questions she asks always prompt them to look at their problems in a different light. 

Are you interested in her services but not sure if you’re ready to commit? Don’t worry, because she offers a free, no-obligation call! 

However, there were instances when Sue suddenly cancelled Zoom sessions minutes before they were due to start. This might make you reconsider if you have a tight schedule.

Pros

  • Wide array of services
  • Uses evidence-based disciplines in her approach
  • Friendly and insightful coach 
  • Offers both face-to-face and virtual sessions
  • Free, no-obligation call

Cons

  • Some sudden cancellations 

Customer Reviews

Great listener, insightful questions

Sue is a superb coach. I have had a number of sessions with her and thoroughly enjoyed them all. It has been a personal voyage of discovery made possible by her ability to make me feel immediately at ease, being a great listener and ask insightful questions. As a result, I have a much more positive appreciation for who I am and what I have to offer. I can’t thank her enough. 100% recommend!

Compassionate and intuitive coach

Sue has a unique ability to listen deeply and ask powerful questions that helped me gain clarity on my goals and values. Sue is a compassionate and intuitive coach who truly cares about her clients’ success. I can’t recommend her enough.”

Fern Whittaker—Therapy, Coaching, and EFT

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Address: 25 Woodlea Grove, Meanwood

Operating Hours

  • Monday to Friday—8 am to 8 pm
  • Saturday—8 am to 5 pm

Contact Number: +447868716945

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Fern Whittaker is best known for integration therapy and emotional freedom technique (EFT) therapy, which are helpful for healing trauma, but she can do life coaching as well. 

She’s ideal for anyone who wants to gain clarity and confidence. She’s also perfect for people with new ambitions because she can help you develop a plan to achieve your personal and professional goals. 

According to clients, she’s really good at inspiring confidence in people. That’s why they keep coming back. Plus, she has a welcoming and understanding vibe, so the clients can open up to her without feeling like they’re being judged. 

I do have to say that her office can be hard to find since it’s at the end of a narrow residential street. So, if you prefer face-to-face sessions, you’ll have to go through a journey. Fortunately, she offers Zoom sessions, so you can just stay at home. 

The price for her life coaching is on the higher end, though. It’s £70, which is not too bad, but if you’re on a budget, you’re better off elsewhere. 

Pros

  • Wide array of services
  • Focuses on clarity and confidence 
  • Inspiring, welcoming, and understanding coach 
  • Offers both face-to-face and virtual sessions

Cons

  • Hard-to-find office 
  • Expensive 

Customer Reviews

Lovely and makes you feel at ease

I did tapping therapy with Fern yesterday. I went in full of anxiety and came out feeling calm. I am still feeling a sense of calm where previously I was overwhelmed with anxiety. Fern is amazing at what she does. Highly recommend. She is really lovely and makes you feel at ease.

Professional and genuine compassion

I’ve worked with Fern several times, and each experience has been deeply supportive and healing. Her professionalism, compassion, and genuine care create a space where I feel safe to open up and be myself. Even when sharing vulnerable things, I’ve always felt seen, accepted, and gently guided. Thank you, Fern!

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