Life coaching prices in Melbourne vary a lot, which makes it hard to know what is fair. Here is a plain guide to what people usually pay and what you get for it.

Typical prices in 2026

Marketplace guides for Australia put life coaching at roughly:

  • Newer coaches: about $50 to $100 a session
  • Experienced coaches: about $100 to $150 a session
  • Highly specialised coaches: $150 to $300 or more a session

Face-to-face sessions in Melbourne are often quoted at around $120 to $200, and online sessions are often a little cheaper. Many coaches quote plus GST, so check whether GST is included. (Source: Bark Australia life coach guide, 2026.)

What changes the price

  • Session length: 45, 60 or 90 minutes
  • Training and experience: accredited training, years in practice and professional registration
  • Packages vs single sessions: most coaches offer a lower rate per session in a package
  • What is included: recordings, worksheets, messages between sessions
  • Style: pure talk coaching, or a blend with tools such as NLP or hypnotherapy

Is life coaching covered by Medicare?

No. Life coaching is not covered by Medicare. If you are struggling with your mental health, a GP can talk to you about a mental health plan with a psychologist. Not sure which you need? Read life coach vs therapist.

Neuro Reset Studio prices

At Neuro Reset Studio, Neha Goel Sharma blends NLP coaching, life coaching and hypnotherapy. Prices are in AUD and the same in person in Berwick or online:

More about the approach on our NLP and life coaching Melbourne page.

How to compare value

  1. Ask how they work. A good coach can explain their approach in plain words.
  2. Check training. Life coaching is not regulated in Australia, so ask where they trained and whether they belong to a professional body.
  3. Look for a free first chat or session. It is the easiest way to check fit before you pay.
  4. Ask what happens between sessions. Practice is where most change happens.
  5. Be wary of big promises. No honest coach can promise a set result.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a life coach per hour in Melbourne?

Most Melbourne coaches charge somewhere between $100 and $200 for a session of about an hour, with newer coaches lower and specialists higher.

How many coaching sessions do people usually book?

Many people book a short block of 3 to 6 sessions around one goal, then check in later. Our programs are 3 sessions.

Is online life coaching cheaper?

Often a little, because there is no room to hire. At Neuro Reset Studio, online and in-person sessions cost the same.

Curious whether coaching suits your goal? Book your free first session.

This is general information, not financial, medical or psychological advice.