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1:1 coaching to help you break the cycle.
You'll leave with clarity and next steps, even if we don't work together.
Where you might be
Any of this sound familiar?
- Holding it together in public while things fall apart in private
- Losing weekends and dreading Mondays
- Keeping part of your life hidden from the people you love
- Relationships suffering — partners, family, friends
- Spiralling into debt
- Work is affected — underperformance, losing or switching jobs regularly
- Promising yourself "never again", then ending up back in the same place
I know, because I've been there.
Where you could be
Imagine if you could:
- Stop living a double life
- Keep promises to yourself
- Feel in control
- Be fully present with people you love
- Build healthy habits for life
- Make your dreams a reality
Testimonials
What my clients say
It's helped me address every area of my life — drug use, sex, health, career, finances. In particular, it's helped with my anxiety, something I've struggled with for 20+ years.
Client, 1 year free from meth
One year clean. Unreal! You've changed my life.
Client, now two years free from cocaine
Aside from the financial savings, I feel healthy, have more time for my family, and feel so much stronger.
Client, 18 months free from cocaine
None of this would be possible without you — the promotion, the visa, the new home. Thank you.
Client, 6 months into sobriety journey
"Hamish knew what I was thinking.
He knew what I was going through.
I haven't touched a drop of alcohol
in 6 months now."
Henry — client, now 2 years sober
The secret of change is to focus all your energy not on fighting the old, but on
building the new
Socrates
The work
What we work on
Foundations
Steady the basics first — sleep, routine, and the daily practices that hold you up.
Patterns
Understand your triggers and what the behaviour is really doing for you.
Future
Build a life you actually want, so the old habit has less to offer you.
The framework
The DREAM method™
Discovery
Reconnect with your life vision.
Reflection
On your barriers to reaching it.
Exploration
Values, triggers and options.
Action
Create the conditions for change.
Maintenance
Your relapse prevention plan.
What you get
What Get Unstuck includes
- 12 hours of private 1:1 coaching sessions over 3–6 months
- Personalised actions after every session
- Meditation practice, guided by Hamish
- WhatsApp support between sessions
- Everything tailored to you
Testimonials
More from my clients
A year without meth… I couldn't have done it without you.
Client, now two years free from meth
Quite literally a life-saver. Addiction aside, it's made me address so many parts of my life. I'm excited to keep growing.
Client, 18 months free from meth
The first place I applied to with my new portfolio just offered me a job. Incredible! Every bit of help you gave me stuck with me. Thank you!
Client, on landing a new role
Thanks for being a legend. You've done so much for me it's hard to describe.
Ongoing coaching client
Working with Hamish felt like getting a solid push in the back to move forward, while getting a reassuring pat on the back at the same time. It's a winning combo.
Client, six months of coaching
My only wish is that I had started sooner.
Coaching client
Why work with me
About Hamish
2002–2019
I started DJing aged 13 and spent nearly 20 years immersed in British rave and music culture. The constant parties were amazing – but at times, things got completely out of control (using several grams a day).
In 2008 I had a breakdown and dropped out of university – I had to learn how to rebuild. In 2009, I started working in the UK charity sector, coaching others as a team leader, and went on to generate millions of pounds for social causes. Things improved on the outside, but on the inside, things slowly started to spiral again.
2020–2023
On 8 January 2020, I was diagnosed with late-stage HIV. It woke me up, and forced me to confront my struggles with addiction, mental health and identity. I tried therapy, recovery groups, self-help, and more. They all helped. But it was having a coach myself that eventually helped me turn a corner. It felt like the glue that held it all together.
It also helped me figure out what I actually wanted from life, eventually giving me the confidence to leave my office career, follow what felt like my true calling, and build a life where I could work from anywhere in the world.
2023–present
In 2023, I left my previous career to help others on a similar path, building on years of coaching experience and training in both life coaching and Mindfulness-Based Addiction Recovery (MBAR), an approach developed by Dr Paramabandhu Groves (an NHS psychiatrist specialising in addiction) and Vimalasara Mason-John (a Buddhist teacher, author and leading voice in addiction and mindfulness).
My DREAM method™ is the culmination of everything I've learned, blending mindfulness, nervous system regulation and life coaching.
I support you to build healthier habits, raise your self-awareness, cultivate self-love and move towards living with more purpose. These are the ingredients for lasting change.
My coaching is trauma-informed, and I specialise in chemsex, drugs and alcohol.
Ultimately, my aim is to help you do in 4 months what took me 4 years.
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Who it's for
This is for you if you're
- Ready to put in the time and effort
- Willing to be honest — with me and with yourself
- Willing to take action between sessions
If you need medical detox, urgent mental health support, or clinical care, please get that first. See this page.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Will this work for me?
It works best for people who are ready to put in the time and effort, be honest, and take action between sessions.
If that sounds like you, there's a very good chance it will. You can read what my clients say above.
I've already tried therapy, groups or 12 steps. Why would this be different?
Many of my clients have, and so had I.
Coaching isn't a replacement for therapy, clinical care or recovery groups. It can work alongside them — and, for some of my clients, it does.
What's different about my programme is two things. First, meditation practice designed specifically to support long-term change. Second, the support around you: clear, personalised actions after every session, support between sessions, and a compassionate, experienced coach in your corner while you work towards things that matter to you.
For me, these are what made the difference.
Do I need to be sober to start working with you?
No. We will work together to create your bespoke plan to move towards a lifestyle that supports sobriety.
In some cases, sobriety might not be your goal, or what you feel you need. And that's ok.
You also don't have to stop completely before we begin.
For some people, cutting down or taking a break is the first step — we'll agree what you're working towards together.
I'm in a senior or public-facing role. How private is this?
Many of my clients are in senior or public-facing roles, and this is one of the main reasons they come to me rather than a group. Sessions are one-to-one and online, so you choose where you take them from.
Everything you share stays between us, and the only exception is if I believe you or someone else is at serious risk of harm.
Nothing about working together is public, and you don't have to tell anyone you're doing this.
What if I relapse during the programme?
That's ok. You're human. Relapse is a part of the process.
We'll start by practicing acceptance and forgiveness. Then we'll work together to understand your triggers and develop new strategies.
My coaching is about looking forwards, not backwards.
Where do sessions take place, and how often do we meet?
My coaching sessions normally take place online, via Google Meet or Zoom.
If you'd prefer to meet in person, I am available for worldwide travel for bespoke support.
Most clients work with me weekly or fortnightly, depending on what's right for their schedule and needs.
Get Unstuck is 12 hours of coaching over 3–6 months.
What happens on the free consultation?
We'll talk about where you are now, what's keeping you stuck and what you want instead.
If this programme is right for you, I'll explain more about how it works and recommend the format that best fits your situation. If it isn't, I'll tell you and suggest alternatives elsewhere.
Either way, you'll leave with clarity on your patterns and next steps.
"My only wish is that I had started sooner."Coaching client
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