10 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Body Image Coach
1. What are your qualifications and credentials?
- What training have you completed in body image coaching?
- What are the credentials of the people you have trained under?
- Are you certified by a recognized organization?
- Do you have additional relevant certifications in related fields?
- How long have you been practicing as a body image coach?
- What is your supervision process?
2. What is your coaching philosophy and approach?
- What methods and frameworks do you use?
- How do you balance mental, emotional, and physical aspects of body image?
- What role does intuitive eating/movement play in your approach?
- How do you address cultural and societal influences on body image?
3. What specific results can I expect?
- What is a realistic timeline for seeing changes?
- How do you measure and track progress?
- What kind of homework or practices do you assign between sessions?
- What outcomes have your previous clients achieved?
4. How do you handle complex issues?
- What is your approach to eating disorders or disordered eating?
- When do you refer clients to other professionals (therapists, nutritionists, etc.)?
- How do you address trauma related to body image?
- What boundaries do you maintain in your coaching practice?
5. What does your coaching program include?
- How long are the sessions?
- What is the recommended frequency of sessions?
- Do you offer support between sessions?
- What resources and materials are provided?
6. What are your rates and payment policies?
- Do you offer different package options?
- What forms of payment do you accept?
- Do you have a cancellation policy?
- Are there any additional costs for resources or materials?
7. How do you ensure client safety and confidentiality?
- What privacy measures do you have in place?
- How do you store client information?
- Do you have liability insurance?
- What is your emergency protocol?
8. Can you share client success stories?
- Do you have testimonials from previous clients?
- What types of clients do you typically work with?
- Can you provide examples of challenging cases you’ve handled?
- What is your success rate?
9. How do you tailor your approach to individual needs?
- How do you account for different cultural backgrounds?
- How do you adapt your methods for various age groups?
- What accommodations can you make for different abilities?
- How flexible is your program structure?
10. What is your personal experience with body image?
- What inspired you to become a body image coach?
- How do you maintain your own body image journey?
- How do you stay current with body image research and trends?
- What is your stance on diet culture and weight stigma?
Red Flags to Watch For:
- Coaches who promise rapid transformations
- Those who promote specific diets or weight loss programs
- Coaches who can’t clearly explain their methodology
- Those who don’t have clear boundaries or emergency protocols
If you would like to ask any of these questions, you can email me directly here.
Check out my Women, Power & Wellbeing 1:1 private coaching program (where most of these questions are answered) here.
Emma x
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Talking with Emma, on Sundays, is a treasure trove of practical ideas to feel happy in your body and eat like a normal person, with sharp focus on:
- Ending our internal fight with food
- Seeing your reflection and feeling....nothing
- Ending generational body shame
- Taking care of your health in a sustainable, enjoyable way
- Taking diet culture out at the knees
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