You don’t have to hit rock bottom to know you want to change.
That first step to an alcohol-free life looks different for everyone, because we’re all different. Maybe you blew up your life and don’t know where to turn. Maybe everything seems great on paper, but you can’t manage without a drink (or six). Maybe you’re just tired of feeling like crap.
No matter what brought you to this point, these next steps are crucial. And you don’t have to walk them alone.
Is recovery coaching for me?
If you want to transform your relationship to alcohol and discover an unimaginably better way, then yes.
Alcohol use disorders can come for us all—regardless of background, career, age, and home life. Whether you’re a high-functioning executive in a stressful job, a young person navigating the throws of early adulthood, or anyone in between, there’s no shame or stigma here. Only compassion, understanding, and moving forward.
Our one-on-one coaching services provide:
Increased self-awareness and coping skills
Strategies and supports to help prevent reoccurence
Tools to identify barriers to your recovery and supports to help you experience the life you’re meant to live
A personable guide to walk beside you—with proven results.
If you want to bridge the gap between your current reality and the next chapter of your life, I’m here to help. Together, we’ll walk the path to something better.
“Spring is right around the corner and you’re like a flower on the precipice of blooming after a long winter. Some of the anxiety you’ve experienced is simply being excited about the next chapter of your life. You’ve been anxiously awaiting for this next part of your life to begin.” — Paul Churchill
Frequently Asked Questions
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No. While there is a lot of wisdom in Alcohol Anonymous (AA) and their Twelve Steps approach, it doesn’t resonate with everyone. It’s a proven method—but no approach to an alcohol-free life can be “one size fits all.”
If you’re regularly attending AA meetings, that’s great. And it’s just fine if you never plan to go to a recovery group. We’ll help you figure out which supports, programs, and tools will work for your unique story and goals. -
Absolutely. Part of my own story is discovering the unimaginable joy and freedom that came with an alcohol-free life. Because of this, I’m here to help anyone who’s curious about this way of life. Maybe you nurse one drink a day, but are wondering if life feels better without it. Maybe you’re functioning at an impressive level but misuse alcohol to manage the stress of it all. Maybe you think your drinking is fine but a loved one is worried about you. Wherever you’re at, I can help you take those next steps.
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Of course. We can customize a meeting schedule that suits your needs in these early days of life after treatment, giving you a boost of resilience as you step back into daily life.
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Absolutely. You certainly don’t have to hit “rock bottom” to seek a recovery coach, nor do you have to have gone to treatment. You’ll hear me say this a few times here: there’s no “one size fits all” in this journey.
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A recovery coach is not an AA sponsor, though we do share some key things in common. Like a sponsor, I’ve been there and am here to guide and support you. Unlike a sponsor, I’m professionally trained. I work for you, and am bound by certain professional obligations. I’ve been trained to actively listen, ask the right questions, and help you chart a course to reach your goals. As a result, you might not hear a lot of my own story—though I’m happy to share it—because I’m busy listening, motivating, equipping, and guiding you.
Many people in recovery coaching choose to have both an AA sponsor and a recovery coach. Both are helpful, but you don’t need both. Part of your journey is discerning the proper supports you need—and we can work on this together.
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No, I’m not a therapist. Like a therapist, I’m trained in addictions recovery, but am not educated in therapeutic modalities. For example, instead of cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) or internal family systems (IFS), a coach offers active listening, motivational interviewing, goal mapping, and collaborative planning. Like a therapist, I begin from a place of compassion and curiosity. But I also have lived experience with my own path to an alcohol-free life, and can draw on that experience if and as needed.
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An addictions counsellor will help you look back at your life, navigate past pain, and process past trauma. A coach helps you look forward, mapping critical supports, tools, and goals to assist you in actively writing this chapter.
An addictions counsellor can be an incredible support in your journey of healing and health.
