Online health and wellbeing coach

Adults wanting help with healthier habits, such as busy professionals, new parents and people returning to routine after illness or a life change.

Paid single sessions, monthly coaching packages with check-ins, or small paid group programmes that run over several weeks.

• Good listening and encouragement
• Knowledge of nutrition and healthy habits
• Comfortable on video calls
• Clear boundaries about what coaching can and cannot do

• Insurance: check you have professional indemnity cover that suits coaching
• Do not diagnose or treat conditions; refer clients to their GP when needed
• Check rules on health claims in advertising, including ASA guidance
• Client data is personal information, so check whether you need to register with the ICO and how to store notes safely
• Titles like nutritionist or dietitian: check which are protected before using them

Estimates suggest startup costs typically sit around £500 to £3,000, depending on training, equipment, website and insurance. Costs vary with how much you invest in qualifications and tools.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated around £300 to £3,000, depending on how many clients you take on, your pricing and the hours you work. Many people start part-time at around six hours a week.

Check you have professional indemnity insurance suited to coaching, and avoid diagnosing or treating conditions, referring clients to their GP when needed. Also check ASA guidance on health claims, ICO registration and which job titles are protected.