Something shifted—and it’s getting harder to ignore.
I’m a private recovery coach
in Vancouver.
I work one-to-one with people who are starting to question their relationship with alcohol or drugs — and want to make a change without stepping away from their lives.
This is private, practical support — without treatment, programs, or labels.
Start with a free conversation—no pressure →
You might be here because…
You’ve had a moment recently where your drinking—or your use—didn’t sit right — and it’s getting harder to ignore where it's heading.
You’ve probably already tried…
Cutting back. Changing routines. Making promises—to yourself, or to the people around you.
If this sounds familiar, we can take a look at it together.No pressure. Just a straightforward conversation about what’s actually going on.
No pressure. Just a straightforward conversation.
Coaching that comes to you—quietly, in your real world.
Most people don’t go looking for a recovery coach—or a sober coach. They reach a point where something in their drinking or drug use is no longer working. They know change is needed, but they don’t want a program or a label.
What’s often missing isn’t more effort—it’s space to think clearly.
That’s where we begin.
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Nothing needs to be explained perfectly before we talk. You don’t have to hide anything.
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We look honestly at what’s going on—without turning it into a label.
Real change doesn’t happen in isolation. It happens over time—in daily decisions, relationships, work, and family life.
That’s where you and I work together—quietly, in your real world.
Often, that means meeting you where you are: at home, in your office, or out in your community.
When people reach out to me - usually...
🔶 They are still working, still showing up — but something in their drinking or drug use has to change.
🔶 They’ve had a relapse—or feel one coming—and don’t want to slide further.
🔶 They’ve left treatment, and now they are trying to hold things together in real life.
🔶 They are a parent or partner watching someone struggle with alcohol or drugs — and running out of ways to help.
And my support always begins with a free consultation
Many of the people I work with have never been to treatment.
They simply reach a point where something needs to change.
From there, we look together at how recovery coaching can actually help — in a practical, day-to-day way.
I’m Norman. I live in Vancouver—and this is the work I do.
If you’re here, something probably happened recently—and you’re trying to make sense of it before everything unravels.
I work privately, one-to-one, with people who want to make real changes in their drinking or drug use — without stepping away from their lives.
I show up consistently — with careful listening, practical guidance, and a steady presence when things feel uncertain.
You don’t need to have all the answers to start.
And you don’t have to give up on the life you’ve been building.
I’ve lived in Vancouver my entire life and spent years working with individuals and families in this community — alongside decades of my own lived recovery experience.
I’m trained as a recovery coach, but more importantly, I understand how this actually plays out day to day.
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
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
How we can work together
This work is personal. It starts with a free consultation—and we take it from there, together.
Private Session - $125
A one-to-one conversation to get clear on what’s going on—and what to do next.
Ongoing Support - from $500/month
Regular sessions and steady contact—so things don’t drift between conversations.
👉 See how this works → Rates
Before you reach out...
You don’t need to have everything figured out before we talk. Most people come into that first conversation unsure of what to say—or where it’s heading.
What matters is that something isn’t sitting right, and you’re ready to take a closer look.
That first conversation is simple. We talk about what’s been going on, what you’re noticing, and what feels uncertain. There’s no pressure to explain everything perfectly, and no expectation that you have answers.
If you decide to keep going, we take it one step at a time—at a pace that works for you, in a way that fits your life.
You can book a free conversation at a time that works for you.
Whether we work together or not, you’ll leave that call with a clearer sense of what comes next.
“Norman creates a space where people feel safe, understood, and able to speak honestly—without judgment. That kind of conversation makes a real difference.”
Frank L.