something needs
to change.
we should talk.
I offer private, one-to-one recovery coaching in Vancouver — for professionals, individuals and families who want change to happen quietly and steadily, before it affects work, relationships, or reputation.
We begin with a simple, free conversation. No office hours. No forms. Just space to talk.
something needs
to change.
we should talk.
I offer private, one-to-one recovery coaching in Vancouver — for professionals, individuals, and families who want change to happen quietly and steadily — before it affects work, relationships, or reputation.
We begin with a simple, free conversation. No office hours. No forms. Just space to talk.
Call 604-928-4104.
I’m Norman Fox, A recovery coach based in Vancouver
I’ve lived in Vancouver my entire life. 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 recovery experience.
I’m a trained recovery coach with a background in evidence-informed approaches to addiction and behavioural change. I show up consistently — with careful listening, practical guidance, and steady presence when things feel uncertain.
What a Recovery Coach Does
A recovery coach is not a therapist or a treatment centre. Instead, recovery coaching offers:
• Consistent one-to-one support
• Accountability without shame
• Guidance between sessions, in the moments that actually matter
• Honest conversations about relapse, fear, and ambivalence
• Practical structure when life feels unsteady
Recovery does not happen “in” treatment.
It happens over time — in daily decisions, relationships, work, and family life.
Coaching supports that process privately, and in your real world.
How Recovery Coaching Is Different From Treatment
Treatment programs can interrupt a crisis.
Recovery coaching supports what happens next.
There are no group schedules and no fixed curriculum. We build a working relationship shaped around your actual life — your job, your family, your responsibilities, your pace.
The goal is not compliance.
The goal is stability, clarity, and sustainable change.
Who I Work With
I work with:
• Professionals who need change to happen quietly
• Individuals navigating relapse or early recovery
• People leaving treatment and trying to stabilize at home
• Parents and partners who feel out of options
Some clients meet weekly.
Some prefer structured monthly support.
Some need more intensive, hands-on guidance arranged through conversation.
Every plan begins with a conversation.
Many of the people I work with have never been to treatment — they simply know something needs to change.
Support Options and Fees
Recovery coaching is personal, intentional work.
Every plan begins with a private conversation to determine what level of support makes sense.
Private sessions: $125
Ongoing monthly support: from $500/month (4 sessions)
Intensive, hands-on support: arranged by conversation
Sessions are available in person in Vancouver, by Zoom, or by phone.
Support can be steady and structured, or flexible and responsive, depending on what’s needed.
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
A Personal Note
Recovery is not abstract for me.
I believe most people carry their own solutions.
What we all really want is the space — and the right conversation — to hear ourselves clearly.
I value honest conversation. I’m comfortable with uncomfortable topics, where nothing needs to be cleaned up or softened.
By listening carefully and asking thoughtful questions, I can help you move toward the changes you already know need to happen.
You don’t need to explain it perfectly.
We just begin.
I’m Norman Fox, A recovery coach based in Vancouver
I’ve lived in Vancouver my entire life. 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 recovery experience.
I’m a trained recovery coach with a background in evidence-informed approaches to addiction and behavioural change.
I show up consistently — with careful listening, practical guidance, and steady presence when things feel uncertain.
A Personal Note
Recovery is not abstract for me.
I believe most people carry their own solutions.
What we all really want is the space — and the right conversation — to hear ourselves clearly.
I value honest conversation. I’m comfortable with uncomfortable topics, where nothing needs to be cleaned up or softened.
It’s easy to hope things will settle down on their own.
Sometimes they do.
Often, they don’t.
You don’t need to explain it perfectly.
We just begin.
Support Options
Recovery coaching is personal, intentional work. Every plan begins with a private conversation.
Private Session — $125
One-to-one conversation focused on clarity and next steps.
monthly Support — $500
(4 sessions)
Structured, ongoing support with steady accountability.
Intensive Support
Arranged by conversation. Hands-on, responsive guidance for times that require more presence.
Sessions are available in Vancouver, by Zoom, or by phone.
Support can be structured and steady — or flexible and responsive — depending on what’s needed.
How Recovery Coaching Is Different From Treatment
Treatment programs interrupt a crisis.
Recovery coaching supports what happens next.
There are no group schedules.
No intake forms.
No institutional timelines.
We work in real life — in the decisions, relationships, and pressures that don’t pause when treatment ends.
Who I Work With
I work with:
• Professionals who need change to happen quietly
• Individuals navigating relapse or early recovery
• People leaving treatment and trying to stabilize at home
• Parents and partners who feel out of options
Every plan begins with a conversation.
Many of the people I work with have never been to treatment — they simply know something needs to change.
What a Recovery Coach Does
Recovery coaching is not therapy, and it is not treatment. Instead, recovery coaching offers:
• Consistent one-to-one support
• Accountability without shame
• Guidance between sessions, in the moments that actually matter
• Honest conversations about relapse, fear, and ambivalence
• Practical structure when life feels unsteady
Recovery does not happen “in” treatment.
It happens over time — in daily decisions, relationships, work, and family life.
Coaching supports that process privately, and in your real world.
A Personal Note
Recovery is not abstract for me.
I believe most people already carry their own solutions. What we all really want is the space — and the right conversation — to hear ourselves clearly.
I value honest conversation. I’m comfortable with uncomfortable topics, where nothing needs to be cleaned up or softened.
It’s easy to hope things will settle down on their own.
Sometimes they do.
Often, they don’t.
You don’t need to explain it perfectly.
We just begin.
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.
Client
Norm is a wise and sweet man, with deep insight and experience.
Dustin L.
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. 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.