Not necessarily! Many of our Bournemouth coaches offer sessions via Zoom, Teams or phone. If you’d prefer in-person sessions, we have coaches based across Bournemouth, Poole, Christchurch, and throughout the wider Dorset and Hampshire area.

We – the coach matching experts here at Career Coach Directory – have helped hundreds of people find a career coach and it’s no surprise we get so many requests when you consider how much time people spend at a job they hate – or even worse, don’t have (i.e. they’re unemployed).

So the job (pun intended) of a career coach is to help you find a job – but not just any job – a job you love. A career coach does this by offering a range of services. On one end of the spectrum is the personal development side of career coaching that helps you answer the big questions in life such “what are you passionate about?”, “What do you really want to do?” and “What career legacy do you want to leave behind?”.

On the other end of the career coaching spectrum are the technical job searching services such as CV writing, preparing for interviews, and developing job searching skills.

Career coaching is not one-size-fits-all. Depending on your needs, you might benefit from a general career coach, an executive or leadership coach, a redundancy coach, a confidence coach, an interview coach, a career transition coach, or a life coach with a strong career focus. Our directory covers all of these specialisms and our referral service will match you with the type of coach that is most relevant to your specific situation.

Career coaching rates in the UK vary depending on the coach’s experience, specialisation, and session format. Most coaches charge between £75 and £300+ per session, with structured packages available for those who want ongoing support over a number of weeks or months. Our service is completely free to use for anyone searching for a coach, and most coaches will offer a free 15-minute discovery call so you can make sure it is the right fit before committing to anything.

Our experts can match you with the right Coach for your goals

Simply visit our referral page and tell us a little about your goals, your situation, and what you are looking for in a coach. Our matching experts will come back to you within 48 hours with at least three vetted coach recommendations, each of whom will offer a free 15-minute discovery call. You choose the one that feels right for you — there is no obligation and no cost.

Our services are Free to customers searching for a Coach, and most coaches will offer a Free 15 minute Consultation, so they can tell you how they can help.

This depends on your situation. If you are thinking about a career change in the medium term and want time to explore your options carefully, booking a few months ahead gives you space to work through the process at a comfortable pace. If you are facing a more urgent situation — such as an upcoming redundancy, a job offer you need to evaluate quickly, or an interview process already underway — a coach can often accommodate you at shorter notice. We recommend getting started as early as possible so you have the most time to benefit.