In reply to springfall2008:
Springfall,
Like you I thought a coaching session would be great help to me but choosing the right one can be a minefield.
Anybody can set themselves up as a climbing coach.
I have had two sessions with two different coaches.
The first I found online, an associate to one of the UK's big climbing coaches.
The whole session was a waste of money, and left me feeling that I had been had.
I posted about this experience on UKB website as I boulder.
Have a browse on UKB for the same question you have asked.
This was a couple of years ago.
In the mean time I continued to climbing, thinking I was getting better etc.
In August plucked up courage to have a second coaching session with different coach.
This one still expensive but coach works within the GB youth set up.
This was a far better experience, I learned that my technique was iffy.
He used video anyalisis, verbal/written feedback, email contact after session etc.
The difference between the two sessions was massive.
You can read all the books, videos etc, but like me still climb like a penguin.
Having a trained objective eye watch what you are doing will be of more benefit and be more helpful to you immediately.
If you want to get better without coach I would begin to film your climbing/bouldering using phone camera.
Anyalise your movement, are you climbing side on, hips close to rock/wall, pushing through toes, extending legs fully etc.
I'd say technique before, strength, or fingers.
In climbing there are so many variables technique, strength, balance, your movement style, head space, flexibility etc.
The interventions you need will be different from the next person.
So to sum up yes coach is a great idea, go for one either recommended by somebody you know.
Or somebody with good reputation.
The important thing is to keep having fun and enjoy your climbing.
Hope this helps,
Post edited at 21:00