Looking for help doesn’t always mean knowing what you need.
I offer private, one-to-one recovery coaching for addiction in Vancouver — for individuals and families who want a steady place to start.
If you’re looking for a recovery coach and aren’t sure what kind of help makes sense, we can begin with a simple conversation.
I’m Norman Fox, a recovery coach based in Vancouver
I’ve lived in Vancouver my entire life, and my work is grounded in professional training, ethical practice, and years of one-to-one experience with individuals and families in this community — alongside decades of lived experience in the recovery community.
I’m a trained recovery coach with a background in evidence-informed approaches to addiction and recovery. I show up consistently, with careful listening, practical and grounded guidance, and a steady sense of hope when things feel uncertain.
How working together usually begins
There’s no formal intake or assessment here. We usually start with a brief phone conversation — just a few minutes to get a sense of what’s going on and whether it feels useful to meet.
If we do meet, we choose a setting that makes it easier to talk openly: a quiet café, a walk through the city, or online if that’s simpler. What matters most is that it feels steady and unhurried.
From there, we decide together what kind of support makes sense — whether that’s a single focused conversation or something more ongoing. There’s no expectation to commit beyond what feels right.
How I Came To This Work
This work didn’t come from training alone. Recovery has been part of my life for a long time — personally, professionally, and in how I’ve learned to listen to people.
Over time, others began turning to me when things felt complicated or hard to say out loud. Often, they weren’t looking for answers — just someone steady enough to sit with what was unfolding.
Becoming a recovery coach was a natural extension of that: a way to bring structure, ethics, and accountability to work that already mattered deeply to me.
Matt L.
Vancouver Client
Looking for help doesn’t always mean knowing what to ask for. It often just means wanting a place to start.
Finding the right kind of Recovery support
People arrive here with very different needs — and often without a clear sense of what would help most. You don’t need to sort that out on your own.
The recovery coaching support options page outlines a few different ways we might work together. From a single focused conversation to more ongoing support. You’re welcome to read through it slowly, or not at all.
Many people find that clarity comes after a conversation, not before.
I’m Norman Fox, a Recovery Coach Based in Vancouver.
I’m a trained recovery coach with a background in evidence-informed approaches to addiction and recovery. I’ve lived in Vancouver my entire life, and my work is grounded in professional training, ethical practice, and years of one-to-one experience with individuals and families in this community — alongside decades of lived experience in the recovery community.
I show up consistently, with careful listening, practical and grounded guidance, and a steady sense of hope when things feel uncertain.
If you’re looking for private, one-to-one help with addiction or recovery in Vancouver, this site is a place to start.
I reached out to Norman about six months ago, and we’ve been working together ever since. He’s been an absolutely phenomenal part of my recovery journey — supportive, understanding, and incredibly easy to talk to. Our conversations never feel forced; he’s a great listener and has become a true friend along the way. I’m very grateful for the guidance and perspective he’s brought into my life. Highly recommend him to anyone looking for real, compassionate support in their recovery.
Matt L.
Vancouver Client
Recovery doesn’t happen all at once — and it rarely happens alone.
Having someone beside you can bring steadiness, perspective, and relief when things feel uncertain. Recovery coaching isn’t about fixing you or telling you what to do. It’s about walking with you as you regain clarity, confidence, and a sense of direction — at your own pace.
You don’t have to decide anything today.
Vancouver Recovery Coach
How Working Together Usually Begins
We start with a brief phone conversation.
It’s a chance to talk for a few minutes, understand what’s bringing you here, and decide together whether meeting in person makes sense.
If it feels like a good fit, we can look at different ways support might take shape — from a single conversation to more ongoing work.
Finding the right kind of Recovery support
People arrive here with very different needs — and often without a clear sense of what would help most. You don’t need to sort that out on your own.
The recovery coaching support options page outlines a few different ways we might work together, from a single focused conversation to more ongoing support. You’re welcome to read through it slowly, or not at all.
How to find the right kind of support?
Many people arrive simply looking for help — not yet knowing exactly what kind.
The Support Options page outlines different ways we might work together, from focused conversations to more involved support.
You don’t have to decide right away. It often becomes clearer after a conversation.
How I came to this work
This work didn’t come from training alone. Recovery has been part of my life for a long time — personally, professionally, and in how I’ve learned to listen to people.
Learn a bit more about me here.
