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—without stepping away from their lives.
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.
What you’re not looking for is…
...anything that takes you out of your life—
or puts your work, your family, or your reputation at risk.
If this sounds familiar, we can take a look at it together.
No pressure. Just a straightforward conversation.
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—without stepping away from their lives.
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 show up consistently—with careful listening, practical guidance, and a steady presence when things feel uncertain.
You do not need to have all the answers to start.
When people reach out to me - usually...
🔶 They are still working, still showing up—but something 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, 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 a recovery coach really can help.
What working together looks like.
Most people don’t go looking for recovery coaching. They reach a point where something is no longer working—they know change is needed, but they don’t want a program or a label.
What’s often missing is the space—and the right conversation—to see things clearly.
That’s where we begin.
Nothing needs to be cleaned up or explained perfectly before we talk.
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You don’t have to hide anything or clean it up before we talk.
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We look honestly at what’s going on—without turning it into a label.
Our goal is real change—and that 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 simply means meeting you where you are—out in your community, not in an office.
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...
Most people I meet already have a sense of what’s not working—but you don’t need to have all the answers, or feel embarrassed about what you’ve already tried before we start. Recovery isn’t abstract for me.
What’s often missing is the space—and the right conversation—to see things clearly and these are conversations I'm comfortable having.
Nothing needs to be cleaned up or explained perfectly before we talk. It’s easy to hope things will settle on their own - we all have.
Sometimes things settle on their own. Often, they don’t.
We can take a look at it together.
“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.