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Gillian McMichael

Types of Life Coaches: Your Roadmap to Holistic Wellness Coaching & Coaching Retreats

28 Jun 2024

“ "Healing is a matter of time, but it is sometimes also a matter of opportunity."
– Hippocrates ”

Today, we live more consciously and in more awareness of our inexplicable life patterns. We know they are deeply rooted in beliefs that have cemented over the years through life experiences. We have access to multiple online and offline resources to self-diagnose, but seldom are we able to find solutions to resolve these patterns ourselves. Hence, we seek the support of life coaches who can guide us through this process. This is where transformational wellness and mental health retreats in the UK come into play, offering structured support and environments for healing

I'm Gillian McMichael and I am a certified transformational wellness coach with over twenty years of experience in helping people gain freedom from limiting beliefs and patterns. I empower them to successfully live the lives they desire, through 1-on-1 sessions with me and at my coaching retreats. 

As a holistic wellness coach, my aim is to support my clients in their quest for personal growth and fulfilment. I employ a tailored integrated approach that encompasses practices that nurture their body, mind and soul. So, without further ado, let’s explore how my holistic transformational wellness coaching stands out against other types of life coaches.

  1. Relationship coaches focus on empowering individuals and couples with the tools to nurture, communicate, express and resolve conflicts. While they address relationship dynamics, they may overlook personal growth issues that can hinder lasting change.

  2. Career, finance, performance and executive coaches focus on the development of specific life areas by helping people achieve their career, performance or financial goals. This type of coaching focuses solely on improving focus areas and may overlook the healing of critical emotional aspects that pave way for a more balanced life.

  3. Spiritual coaches focus on helping people find deeper meaning and purpose through spiritual practices, but true empowerment comes from healing all three aspects - mind, body and spirit. When all aspects are in balance, we ignite our inner power to take meaningful action to manifest our desires.

  4. Confidence and mindfulness coaches help people build confidence, self-esteem, reduce stress and become more mindful. While they can have positive effects, their techniques may not focus on underlying issues or personal development.


These are just a few among the numerous coaching approaches available today. But what really sets my holistic transformational wellness coaching apart is the way it is designed and applied to meet your unique needs. At my coaching retreats, I can support you on your journey to achieve balance and harmony in all areas of your life - through a proven multifaceted approach that encompasses emotional wellbeing, mental health, emotional processing, trauma healing, nurturing relationships, movement, meditation and more. These mental health retreats in the UK are designed with you at the centre, to help you create and sustain meaningful change and achieve your wellness goals success

So, are you ready? Because this begins with you!

It’s in your hands now. Take the first step towards a happier and fulfilled you. Join me at my transformational weekend retreat at Tofte Manor, UK in November 2024 to empower yourself and start an incredible journey towards a new you with a renewed sense of purpose and zest for life. Click here to book your place at my personal wellness retreat or get on a free 1-on-1 call with me to know more.