Vancouver Recovery Coach
Some Common Questions
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Recovery coaching is real-life support — grounded conversation, clarity, and steady presence. It’s not therapy, treatment, or clinical work. It’s a one-to-one relationship that helps you stay honest with yourself, steady in daily life, and connected to the goals that matter to you.
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If you’re looking for grounded conversation, practical support, and someone who walks alongside you instead of diagnosing you, recovery coaching may be a good fit. A free consultation can help you know for sure.
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No. You don’t need to meet any conditions to begin. Whether you’re unsure, trying to cut back, early in sobriety, or rebuilding after a setback, we start exactly where you are.
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Relapse doesn’t disqualify you from anything here. It’s part of many people’s stories. Coaching can help you steady yourself, rebuild honesty, and move forward without shame.
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That’s completely normal. A free consultation gives us a chance to talk things through, explore what you’re facing, and see whether coaching makes sense for you or your family.
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Counselling often focuses on the past. Treatment provides clinical structure.
Recovery coaching is present-tense, practical, and relational. You work with a consistent person who walks with you day to day, helps you make sense of what’s happening right now, and supports the real-world steps you want to take next.
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Yes. Our conversations are private and confidential. I follow British Columbia’s Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) and Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). Your information is never shared without your permission.
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Absolutely. Many of my clients are parents, partners, and family members navigating someone else’s substance use. Coaching can help you understand what’s happening, set healthy boundaries, and stay grounded through uncertainty.
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Yes. I meet clients across Vancouver for coffee, walks, or quiet sit-down conversations. I know the city well and we can choose a setting that feels comfortable and low-pressure. Online sessions (Zoom or phone) are always available as well.
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Usually within a day or two. I keep my schedule flexible so clients can reach out when they need support — not weeks later.
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You can pay session by session, or choose a monthly plan for more consistent support. All options are clearly outlined on my Service Options page, with no hidden fees.
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Yes. Some clients come through workplace wellness programs or private arrangements with their employer. Confidentiality still applies — always.