Something shifted—and it’s getting harder to ignore.
I’m a private recovery coach
based in Vancouver.
I work one-to-one with people who are starting to question their relationship with alcohol or drugs—without stepping away from their lives.
You might be here because…
You’ve had a moment recently where your drinking—or your use—didn’t sit right — and it’s getting harder to ignore where its heading.
You’ve probably already tried…
Cutting back. Changing routines. Making promises—to yourself, or to the people around you.
What you’re not looking for is…
You’re not looking for anything that takes you out of your life—
or puts your work, your family, or your reputation at risk.
If this sounds familiar, we can take a look at it together—and decide what makes sense next.
No pressure. Just a straightforward conversation.
I’m Norman. I live in Vancouver—and this is the work I do.
If you’re here, something probably happened recently—and you’re trying to make sense of it before everything unravels.
I work privately, one-to-one, with people who want to make real changes—without stepping away from their lives.
I’ve lived in Vancouver my entire life and spent years working one-to-one with individuals and families in this community—alongside decades of my own lived recovery experience.
I’m trained as a recovery coach, but more importantly, I understand how this actually plays out day to day.
I show up consistently—with careful listening, practical guidance, and a steady presence when things feel uncertain.
You do not need to have all the answers to start.
When people reach out to me - usually...
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They are still working, still showing up—but something has to change.
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They’ve had a relapse—or feel one coming—and don’t want to slide further.
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They’ve left treatment, and now they are trying to hold things together in real life.
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They are a parent or partner watching someone struggle, and running out of ways to help.
And my support always begins with a free consultation
Many of the people I work with have never been to treatment.
They simply reach a point where something needs to change.
From there, we look together at how a recovery coach really can help.
What working together looks like.
Most people don’t go looking for recovery coaching. They reach a point where something is no longer working—they know change is needed, but they don’t want a program or a label.
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We build structure that fits your life as it is
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We talk things through in real time—especially when something just happened
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You don’t have to hide anything or clean it up before we talk
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We look honestly at what’s going on—without turning it into a label
Our goal is real change—and this doesn’t happen in isolation. It happens over time, in daily decisions, relationships, work, and family life.
That’s where we begin. It’s where you and I work together—quietly, in your real world.
Often that simply means meeting you where you are—out in your community, not in an office.
I reached out to Norman about six months ago, and we’ve been working together ever since. He’s been an absolutely phenomenal part of my recovery journey — supportive, understanding, and incredibly easy to talk to. Our conversations never feel forced; he’s a great listener and has become a true friend along the way. I’m very grateful for the guidance and perspective he’s brought into my life. Highly recommend him to anyone looking for real, compassionate support in their recovery.
Matt L.
Vancouver Client
I reached out to Norman about six months ago, and we’ve been working together ever since. He’s been an absolutely phenomenal part of my recovery journey — supportive, understanding, and incredibly easy to talk to. Our conversations never feel forced; he’s a great listener and has become a true friend along the way. I’m very grateful for the guidance and perspective he’s brought into my life. Highly recommend him to anyone looking for real, compassionate support in their recovery.
Matt L.
Vancouver Client
How we can work together
This work is personal. It starts with a free consultation—and we take it from there, together.
Private Session - $125
A one-to-one conversation to get clear on what’s going on—and what to do next.
Ongoing Support - from $500/month
Regular sessions and steady contact—so things don’t drift between conversations.
(4 sessions + extended care)
More Intensive Support - More hands-on, responsive support when things feel urgent or uncertain. We can talk through what that looks like.
Sessions are available in Vancouver, by Zoom, or by phone.
By its nature, recovery coaching offers a unique level of support—it can be steady and structured or flexible and responsive.
Before you reach out...
Most people I meet already have a sense of what’s not working—but you don’t need to have all the answers, or feel embarrassed about what you’ve already tried before we start. Recovery isn’t abstract for me.
What’s often missing is the space—and the right conversation—to see things clearly and these are conversations I'm comfortable having.
Nothing needs to be cleaned up or explained perfectly before we talk.
It’s easy to hope things will settle on their own - we all have.
Sometimes they do. Often, they don’t.
We can take a look at it together.