I have no clue where to put this.

I just "met" with someone, over the phone, about getting life coaching. I feel drained now. It was a nice convo at first. We were talking about my self esteem and my goals. She didn't tell me how much she charged until after we talked, and it is way out of my budget. She offered to cut it in half, for half the visits, and it's still out of my budget, though I could do it if I sacrifice like, food, and living expenses. I said to her that I needed to think about it, and she said "usually people who think about it end up thinking too much and not doing it." I was firm though. I am going to think about it. But I am having a better day today, and I don't even feel like I need this today. Is it a red flag to try to get someone to agree right then, and not think about it? It seems like a red flag to me. I will probably end up resenting her if I do life coaching with her, because I will only have 425$ to live off of. She charges over 300 a month, and thats the low rate for me I thought I wanted a life coach to supplement therapy. But I cannot afford it. It doesn't fully feel right anyway. She's the life coach of my friend. But there is no way. Even if I do decide to do it, and make a budget, I'll only be seeing her 2x a month. For 325 a month. And...I just feel really turned off that she tried to get me to agree to it on the phone just now, and then said "I'm not trying to pressure you." I really want to achieve my goals and improve. She said it would be an investment in myself.
What do you think?

[Molinit]

You know what would be a better investment in yourself? Either some online resources for meditation and/or self-affirmation hypnosis or a real-life class in either.

Don't keep talking to the "life coach" that person is waiting for you to have another lousy day and agree to this arrangement and if that person truly had your best interests at heart, he/she wouldn't be asking you to commit to something you cannot afford. So there's proof that person doesn't care about you.

[treevoice]

I have to agree that her pushing you to do something you can't afford is not a good sign for someone who is supposed to be helping you make your life less stressful. If you can't find an in-person coach within your budget, you could maybe consider an online therapy service like BetterHelp.com or 7 Cups. It may not be as good as a real life therapist but it's considerably less expensive and may be better than nothing. Just a thought. Good luck!

I agree with the above. Even though she is doing good, she still has to sell it.

I just have a bad feeling about salespeople being pushy to someone vulnerable. It's morally on the edge

In my opinion.

[Unrigged64072835]

I wouldn't do it, just because she is being pushy. Even if you could afford it, knowing you were pressured to make a deal would be rather unsettling.

Thanks everyone for the replies. Yeah I was so disappointed earlier. It seems weird to me and I'm going to not do it. I have a counselor already.

[Sunflower123]

I was just going to say that I've been having gastrointestinal problems and I got referred to a nutritionist who was going to charge me $350 for 5 30 minute sessions. I needed it but it was way out of my budget and I felt pressured. I never called her back. I think pressuring somebody is a red flag yes. Best wishes.