Beginning
If you are here, you already know...
If you are reading this, you have likely already:
- recognised patterns in yourself or someone close to you,
- searched for answers,
- and arrived at a level of awareness that makes work possible.
That is not a small thing. Many people never reach this point.
I am one option, not the only one
There is no single right path for everyone.
Different approaches work for different people at different times:
- medical treatment,
- therapy,
- peer support,
- self‑directed change,
- or coaching like mine.
What I offer is:
- a systems‑oriented, evidence‑based approach,
- focused on autonomy and self‑management,
- for people who want to understand the structure of their dependency landscape and rebuild functionality.
This is not:
- the quickest path,
- the easiest path,
- or a replacement for medical care where that is needed.
No deficit rhetoric, no false promises
Much of what is marketed in the addiction and coaching space relies on:
- fear,
- deficit language ("you are broken"),
- or exaggerated promises ("total transformation in 30 days").
I do not work that way.
Instead:
- I assume you are a capable adult dealing with a management problem, not a moral failure.
- I focus on what can be built, restored, or realigned– not on what is supposedly "wrong" with you.
- I am transparent about limits, timelines, and uncertainties.
There is always a way forward. But it requires honesty, effort, and time.
What this section will show you
The following pages describe:
- the core principles that guide my work,
- the questions that clarify whether we are a good fit,
- and the practical details of how collaboration happens.
Use them to decide whether this approach makes sense for you.
