A recovery coach supports you in your journey of recovery from addiction or other life challenges. We provide support and accountability to help you achieve positive long-term change and to be stronger, happier and healthier.
No, recovery coaching is not a substitute. But it can complement therapy, or work well afterwards, as it is forward-looking and action-focused.
Recovery coaching focuses on specific goals related to personal growth and is about the present and the future. Therapy, on the other hand, usually explores underlying psychological issues, with a significant focus on past events.
Anyone who is committed to overcoming addiction or compulsive behaviours, or committed to making positive changes. This includes individuals in early recovery, those who have relapsed, anyone seeking to maintain long-term sobriety, or anyone affected by bad habits who is looking to live a healthier and happier life.
I primarily help men who have already engaged with therapy or a recovery programme in some way. But I am open to working with people from all backgrounds; please don't hesitate to get in touch.
My signature programme Get Unstuck is 12 weekly sessions over three months. However, I appreciate that in some cases fortnightly or monthly sessions might be more suitable. I'm flexible and open to discussing this.
The majority of my coaching sessions take place online, via Zoom or Google Meet. If you are based in London and would prefer to meet in person, let me know and we can arrange this.
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.
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.
It is an approach to recovery developed by an NHS physician (specialising in addiction) and a Buddhist leader (Chair of the Vancouver Buddhist Centre). MBAR is endorsed by world-renowned addiction expert Dr Gabor Maté.
It means starting and ending each session with a 3-minute breathing exercise. This is optional but highly recommended. It also means focusing heavily on mindfulness-based activities which have been proven to support long-term behavioural change.
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