HOW TO HIRE · HEALTH & WELLBEING · CHECKED OCTOBER 2026
How to hire a wellness coach in Ireland
The checks, the questions and the paperwork.
A wellness coach in Ireland costs €50–€130 per session, typically around €80. Here is how to check that in a minute, what to ask before you book, and what you must be handed when the job is done.
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THE 60-SECOND VERSION
Hiring a wellness coach in five steps
- Are you a trader, and can I see that in writing?No register covers wellness coach work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — fitness and Lifestyle Coaching — coaches may offer fitness coaching by creating personalized exercise plans that fit a client’s lifestyle.
- How does their experience change the price?The rate follows the depth of experience behind it. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- How does specific services offered change the price?An upgraded package costs more because it includes more. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- How does duration of sessions change the price?Time spent setting up and clearing away is part of the booking. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- What is not included?Stress Management Techniques — wellness coaches often teach stress management techniques such as mindfulness, meditation, and breathing exercises — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a wellness coach job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.
BEFORE YOU BOOK
Check before you book
No register applies
No licence or register applies to personal trainers, fitness, yoga or Pilates instructors in Ireland. The titles are not protected and there is no statutory register to be struck off, so a qualification is a claim to check rather than a licence — the checks that matter are the qualification and who awarded it, insurance, first-aid cover and what is written down.
Look for the trader badge and the ID-checked badge on the Locufy profile — both are checked by us, not claimed by the provider.
What to check instead
The qualification and the body that awarded it, by name — then look the body up yourself; Public liability insurance, and who the insurer is; Professional indemnity insurance where they write you a programme; A current first-aid certificate, and where the defibrillator is; What a session includes, how long it is and what a cancellation costs, in writing before the first one; Garda vetting where the sessions are with under-18s, which is a legal requirement for work with children.
Ask for each of these before you agree a price, and get the answers in the same message as the quote.
Insurance
Expect public liability, and professional indemnity where they write a programme. From a company, ask for the insurer, the limit and the VAT number, and ask who actually attends: the team that turns up may be employed, subcontracted or both, and only one of those is supervised by the firm you are paying.
Ask to see the current certificate of insurance — the insurer's name, the limit and the date it runs to.
Trader or private seller
Under the Consumer Rights Act 2022 a trader must tell you they are a trader, and your consumer rights — work carried out with reasonable skill and care, and a cooling-off period on a contract agreed in your home or online — apply to traders and not to private sellers. On Locufy the trader status is shown on the profile.
Look for the trader badge on the Locufy profile, and ask anyone else for it in writing before you agree a price.
VAT
No VAT: this service is exempt, so there is none to add and none to reclaim. A quote that adds it is wrong. A trader under the €42,500 registration threshold does not charge it; one over it must, and must show it separately.
Ask whether the figure you were given includes it, and for the VAT number if they are registered — Revenue publishes the rate for this service. revenue.ie →
A good answer: No register covers wellness coach work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — fitness and Lifestyle Coaching — coaches may offer fitness coaching by creating personalized exercise plans that fit a client’s lifestyle.
A good answer: The rate follows the depth of experience behind it. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: An upgraded package costs more because it includes more. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Time spent setting up and clearing away is part of the booking. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Stress Management Techniques — wellness coaches often teach stress management techniques such as mindfulness, meditation, and breathing exercises — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a wellness coach job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.
A good answer: Expect public liability, and professional indemnity where they write a programme — nutritional Guidance — many wellness coaches provide advice on nutrition and diet.
A good answer: A written scope and a price before the wellness coach starts, and an itemised invoice after — personalized Goal Setting — wellness coaches work with clients to establish personal health and wellness goals.
Getting the quote right
- Their experience — the rate follows the depth of experience behind it.
- Specific services offered — an upgraded package costs more because it includes more.
- Duration of sessions — time spent setting up and clearing away is part of the booking.
- Complexity of the goals set — it is the main thing that separates a simple job from a hard one.
- In writing before anyone starts — a message on Locufy counts
- What is NOT included, named
- Who actually attends, and whether they are employed or subcontracted
- The VAT number, and whether it checks out on the Revenue register
Walk away if
- They will not talk about it: their experience — the rate follows the depth of experience behind it
- They will not talk about it: specific services offered — an upgraded package costs more because it includes more
- They will not talk about it: duration of sessions — time spent setting up and clearing away is part of the booking
- A price for the wellness coach before anyone has asked the size, the access or the condition of what they are working on
- Cash only, or a large deposit before anything at all has started
- No written quote, or one that moves once the wellness coach has begun
What a wellness coach costs: €50–€130 per session
The figures are for the job, per session, and a quote for your own is the only number that binds anyone. Personal wellness coaching and Group wellness workshops each carry their own band. Wellness Coach price guide →
Guide prices compiled by the Locufy team from published Irish and UK provider price lists and 2026/27 cost guides. Updated 2026.
KNOW WHAT TO LOOK FOR? NOW FIND ONE
Wellness coachs near you, with the badges that matter shown
ID checked, trader status and one score from every review — on the card, before you message anyone. Nearest first. No account needed to look.
Or post the job free and let them come to you.
- Look firstTheir experience — the rate follows the depth of experience behind it — that is what the wellness coach is judging on the first visit, and a price given without it is a guess.
- Agree what is being doneSpecific services offered — an upgraded package costs more because it includes more — put in writing before anyone starts, because it is the document you both read back at the end.
- The work itselfDuration of sessions — time spent setting up and clearing away is part of the booking — and anything found on the day that was not in that is priced before it is started.
- Check it togetherComplexity of the goals set — it is the main thing that separates a simple job from a hard one — walked against the written scope rather than against the feeling of it, while the wellness coach is still there.
- What you are handedThe itemised invoice and any guarantee on the workmanship and the parts, look for qualifications such as certifications in health coaching, nutrition, or fitness.
- Personalized Goal Setting
- Wellness coaches work with clients to establish personal health and wellness goals.
- Nutritional Guidance
- Many wellness coaches provide advice on nutrition and diet.
- Stress Management Techniques
- Wellness coaches often teach stress management techniques such as mindfulness, meditation, and breathing exercises.
- Fitness and Lifestyle Coaching
- Coaches may offer fitness coaching by creating personalized exercise plans that fit a client’s lifestyle.
- Personal Wellness Coaching
- One-on-one sessions focusing on individual health and wellness goals, including fitness and nutrition.
- Group Wellness Workshops
- Interactive sessions that educate and motivate participants on various wellness topics in a group setting.
AFTER
When the job is done
Hiring a wellness coach: questions people ask
The cost of a wellness coach can vary based on their experience, location, and the specific services offered. Coaches with specialised certifications or extensive experience may charge higher rates.
A typical wellness coaching session lasts between 60 to 90 minutes. This duration allows enough time to discuss goals, strategies, and progress in detail.
Same-day availability can vary by coach. Some may offer emergency sessions, while others may have a waiting list. It’s best to inquire directly with the coach about their availability.
Many wellness coaches offer packages or discounts for booking multiple sessions in advance. This can be a cost-effective way to commit to your wellness journey.
Wellness coaching generally does not include medical advice or therapy for mental health issues. Coaches focus on lifestyle changes and personal development rather than treating medical conditions.
No licence or register applies to personal trainers, fitness, yoga or Pilates instructors in Ireland. The titles are not protected and there is no statutory register to be struck off, so a qualification is a claim to check rather than a licence — the checks that matter are the qualification and who awarded it, insurance, first-aid cover and what is written down.
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