Coaching is NOT counseling. Sometimes clients may want to hire a life coach yet they may really need a mental health professional. It is critical for coaches to recognize the signs when a person is in need of a mental health professional and refer the client. Thanks to Lynn F. Meinke, MA, RN, CLC, CSLC Life Coach for preparing this document for the ICF on when coaches should refer a client to a counselor. This list is not all inclusive. Read More ›