Change without shame.
Support without pressure.
Compassionate Coaching supports people who want to change their relationship with alcohol - gently, safely, and in a way that actually lasts.
If willpower, rules, or “just trying harder” haven’t worked for you, you haven’t failed. You’re human.
No labels.
No rock bottom stories required.
No shame.
Compassionate Coaching is a trauma-informed approach to changing your drinking. The focus is on why alcohol became a solution for you - and how to create safety, choice, and relief without relying on it.
Just steady, compassionate support - at your pace.
What I help with.
Feeling stuck in cycles of stopping and starting
Drinking to cope with stress, overwhelm, or emotions
Wanting to drink less or stop, but fearing life without alcohol
Shame, self-criticism, or “why can’t I just…?” thoughts
Creating an alcohol-free life that feels calmer - not deprived
Start with a free, 20 minute no-pressure Discovery Call
Click below to book your free call:
Email me at nicky@compassionatecoaching.co.uk
Book a free 20 minute Discovery Call
Hi, I’m Nicky
I know how easy it is to believe the problem is you.
I have over 20 years experience working in the drug and alcohol treatment sector, and have also successfully addressed my own relationship with alcohol to become alcohol free.
For many people, alcohol isn’t the real issue - it’s the way they’ve learned to cope, regulate, survive, or get through the day. When life feels too much, alcohol often steps in as relief.
My work is grounded in compassion, nervous system awareness, and the belief that change happens best when people feel safe - not judged, pushed or fixed.
I don’t believe in shame based approaches, fear tactics, or white-knuckling your way through change. I believe in curiosity, kindness, and understanding what your system actually needs.
Compassionate Coaching is for people who want something different - not just from alcohol, but from the way they talk to themselves.
What makes this different
No pressure to label yourself or commit to abstinence unless you want to
Focus on safety, self-trust, and sustainable change
Trauma - informed and nervous system led
You’re met where you are - not where you ‘should ‘ be
