Ready to change your relationship with alcohol?

There's no single test, and you don't need a label to want to change. Some common signs: you drink more than you meant to, you've tried to cut back and found it hard, you look forward to drinking a lot, you need more to feel the same effect, or alcohol is affecting your sleep, mood, work or relationships. If any of that sounds familiar, it's worth a conversation. That's exactly what the free discovery call is for.

Yes, and this is really common. Many people hold down jobs, run families and seem completely “fine”, while privately worrying about how much they drink. You don't have to hit a crisis point to decide alcohol is taking more than it gives.

UK guidelines advise no more than 14 units a week, spread over three or more days, with some drink-free days. That's roughly six pints of average-strength beer or six medium glasses of wine. It's a limit, not a target. Lots of people find they feel better well below it.

No. Some people want to stop completely and some want to cut back. Some aren't sure yet. All of these are valid starting points. We'll work out what feels right for you, with no pressure and no judgement.

There's no one-size-fits-all answer, but trying to do it on willpower alone is one of the hardest ways. What helps most is understanding why you drink, having a practical plan for your triggers, and having someone in your corner to keep you accountable. That's what coaching gives you.

It's different for everyone. Many people find the first few weeks the hardest, and that new routines start to feel natural after a couple of months. Lasting change takes a little time, and you don't have to do it alone.

Cravings often peak and pass within 20–30 minutes. Practical things help: knowing your triggers, having a plan for “danger times” like evenings or weekends, keeping a go-to alcohol-free drink in, and having something to do with your hands and mind. In our sessions we'll build a toolkit that works for your life.

People often notice better sleep, more energy, a brighter mood, clearer skin, saving money and feeling more present with the people they love. Over time it also lowers the risk of serious health problems, including liver disease, heart disease and several cancers.

For more health information, see the NHS website.

Not always. If you drink heavily every day, or you get shaking, sweating, anxiety, sickness or trouble sleeping when you go without a drink, please don't stop suddenly. Speak to your GP or local alcohol service first, because alcohol withdrawal can be dangerous. If you or someone else has a seizure, hallucinations or severe confusion after stopping, call 999.

Yes. What you share stays between us. Sessions are online from wherever you feel comfortable, so nobody needs to know unless you choose to tell them. Like any responsible practitioner, there are a few limits, mainly if I believe you or someone else is at serious risk of harm.

See the limits of confidentiality.

I'm a coach, not a therapist or medical professional. Therapy often explores the past and treats mental health conditions. Coaching is practical and forward-looking: setting goals, building new habits and staying accountable. Coaching works well alongside therapy, your GP or groups like AA or SMART Recovery.

Yes. I'm fully insured, with professional indemnity, public liability and cyber insurance.

It's a relaxed, 45-minute chat by video or phone. We'll talk about where you are now, what you'd like to change, and how I work. There's no pressure and no obligation. It's simply a chance to see whether working together feels right for you.

Sessions are £35 each and last an hour. You pay per session, with no contract or package to sign up to. The discovery call beforehand is free. If you're a family member or friend affected by someone else's drinking, your first 2 coaching sessions are free too, with no obligation to book more.

As often as suits you. Some people like to meet weekly at first, others prefer every two weeks or once a month, and some book a session just when they feel they need it. There's no contract and no minimum, so you can change things whenever life gets busy.

Slip-ups are part of change for most people, not a sign of failure. If it happens, we look at what led to it, learn from it and adjust the plan. No judgement, ever.

Yes. Someone else's drinking can cause a great deal of worry, pain and strain, and you deserve support in your own right, even if they aren't ready to change. Together we might work on understanding what your loved one is going through, finding ways to help without enabling, having difficult conversations, and looking after yourself as well. Your discovery call and first 2 coaching sessions are free, with no obligation to book anything afterwards. If you'd like more support, sessions are £35 an hour. Everything is just as confidential, and the person you're worried about doesn't need to know you've reached out.

I've worked on the frontline of recovery in the UK, spending around 18 months as a Recovery Practitioner and then an ETE (Education, Training & Employment) Practitioner at Via, a drug and alcohol service in Harrow, Greater London. I ran group courses, including training people to become peer mentors, and helped people rebuild their lives and get back into education, training and work. I have a Psychology degree from City University London, an NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills, and training in motivational interviewing and alcohol brief interventions. I'm a member of the Association for Coaching and a Regular Member of the International Society of Substance Use Professionals (ISSUP). I also have 15 years of lived experience of addiction in my close family, so I understand this from both sides: professionally and personally.