Question 1

What is recovery coaching?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

Is coaching right for me?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

Do I need to be sober to start coaching?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

What if I’ve relapsed?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 5

What if I’m not sure what kind of support I need?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 6

How is recovery coaching different from counselling or treatment?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 7

Is everything confidential?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 8

Can coaching help if I’m supporting a loved one?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 9

Do you offer in-person sessions?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 10

How quickly can we start?

Accepted Answer

Usually within a day or two. I keep my schedule flexible so clients can reach out when they need support — not weeks later.

Question 11

How do payments work?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 12

Can employers contact you?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Some clients come through workplace wellness programs or private arrangements with their employer. Confidentiality still applies — always.