Vancouver Recovery Coach
Frequently Asked Questions
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Recovery coaching is real-life support — conversation, clarity, and steady presence. It’s not therapy, treatment, or clinical work. It’s a one-to-one relationship that helps you stay grounded, honest with yourself, and connected to your goals as you move through daily life.
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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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Counselling explores your past. Treatment provides clinical structure.
Coaching is present-tense, practical, and relational. You get 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 who are 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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That’s completely normal. A free consultation gives us a chance to talk things through, explore what you’re facing, and see if coaching makes sense for you or your family.
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Yes. I meet clients across Vancouver for coffee, walks, or quiet sit-down conversations. 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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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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You can pay session-by-session or choose a monthly plan for more consistent support. All options are clearly outlined on my pricing page, and there are 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.
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If you want grounded conversation, practical support, and a person who walks alongside you instead of diagnosing you, recovery coaching is likely a good fit. A free consultation will help you know for sure.