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Recovery & sober coach helping LGBTQ+ people with substance, alcohol & chemsex issues! ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€โšง๏ธ

Heya ๐Ÿ‘‹๐Ÿผ

Iโ€™m Kris, a specialist recovery and sober coach helping LGBTQ+ people change their relationship with substances, alcohol and chemsex.

I offer non-judgmental and deep transformational coaching for gay, lesbian, trans, non-binary and queer people who want to stop using, make changes, improve boundaries or who are aiming for sobriety.

I'm a qualified and experienced coach with over 10 years (that's 2,000hrs+) experience working with LGBTQ+ client issues in the NHS in London, Dutch public health authority in Amsterdam and UK based LGBTQ+ specific organisations.

Specialist substance & alcohol areas

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Alcohol & Cannabis

Regular drinkers, Alcohol and Cannabis use.

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Party & Club Drugs

Cocaine, Ecstasy, Amphetamines (speed) and Ketamine use.

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Performance Drugs

Steroids and prescription drugs like sleeping pills, benzodiazepines or opiods.

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Chemsex Drugs

Methamphetamines / Crystal Meth (tina), Mephadrone (3/4MMC/CMC) or GHB/GBL use.

How we can work together

1:1 Recovery Coaching

Weekly 1-to-1 LGBTQ+ coaching sessions to build and maintain your personal alcohol, substance, chemsex or sober roadmap.

  • Weekly 60 min sessions
  • Accountability, planning and goal orientated
  • Suitable for alcohol, substance and chemsex clients
  • LGBTQ+ specific tools & support

6-Week Sober Reset

Intensive 6-week course of sober substance, alcohol or chemsex coaching sessions with 3 weekly contact points

  • Weekly 60 min session plus Friday and Monday check-ins.
  • Intensive sessions with commitment to sobriety from day 1.
  • Sponsor level accountability; every other day check-ins.
  • Suitable for alcohol, substance and chemsex clients considering sobriety
  • LGBTQ+ specific tools & support

Recovery Toolkit & Email Support

A self-paced bundle with LGBTQ+ resources, templates & email support to assist you in your alcohol, substance, chemsex or sober journey.

A downloadable PDF workbook of LGBTQ+ resources, worksheets & templates with time-limited email support to help you in your alcohol, substance or chemsex recovery journey.

  • Downloadable workbook of LGBTQ+ specific recovery tools
  • Designed for all and suitable for alcohol, substance and chemsex clients
  • Limited-time email only support

Why work together

๐ŸŒˆ LGBTQ+: As a proud member of our community... we speak the same language.

๐ŸŽ“ Experienced: Qualified-accredited recovery and life coach with over 10 years experience and 2,000hrs working in recovery in national health and third sector LGBTQ+ institutions.

๐Ÿ” Focused: I'm 100% focused on you. 1:1 time on your schedule. No other workers, clinics or appointments.

๐Ÿ’– Confidential & Safe: 100% confidential safe non-judgemental LGBTQ+ space!

Let's talk about your recovery or sober journey โ€“ no pressure, no judgement and always confidential.

What clients' say

"Youโ€™ve been amazing. I now have much more control over my drinking. You asked difficult questions and havenโ€™t been afraid to challenge my behaviour."

Client

"A massive thank you. Through your coaching, you taught me a lot about myself, values and my relationship with alcohol and drugs. I'm now putting those lessons to work."

Client

"Kris is a calm and insightful coach. He is a great listener and is good at keeping me accountable and working towards my goals. I've gained a lot from working with him."

Client

Blog articles

Blog article on Gay men bottoming for the first time from Substance and Alcohol Coach

Gay men bottoming for the first time? Tips and suggestions for your first experience ๐Ÿ† More than just the physical First time bottoming isnโ€™t just about the act โ€” itโ€™s about intimacy, trust, consent, and communication. Talk about your boundaries, pace, and your comfort. Do it with someone you lik โ†’

Blog article on DoxyPEP in gay men to prevent bacterial STIs from Substance and Alcohol Coach

DOXYPEP. A short explainer guide. Using the well-known antibiotic as post-exposure prophylaxis PEP for gay men and other LGBTQ+ to reduce the risk / prevent bacterial STIs. What is it? * Widely used oral antibiotic (doxycycline) * Reduces the chance of bacterial STIs and widely used in US as Doxy โ†’

Blog article on Tips for reducing drug use from Substance and Alcohol Coach

Track your use โ€“ Keep a drug diary to recognise patterns, triggers, feelings before and after and the reasons behind your use. Delay and reduce โ€“ Try using later in the day or spacing out the time between uses to gradually reduce intake. Use less or switch to a milder alternative โ€“ start by cutt โ†’

Blog article on Crystal meth withdrawal timeline from Substance and Alcohol Coach

Crystal Meth Withdrawal Timeline: What Happens After You Stop?โ€จYour body and brain start healing the moment you stop. Here's what to expect. A timeline explainer For regular users, especially those on a 4 week cycle, the brain may not fully clear the chemical effects before the next use. Effects โ†’

Blog article on Ketamine use is escalating amongst LGBT people from Substance and Alcohol Coach

K use is escalating amongst LGBT+ and others. Hereโ€™s what you need to know. Use is rising in some cities and communities Passing of Drag Race UK winner, The Vivienne, has sparked new conversations about its dangers. Seen as โ€œless riskyโ€ as many donโ€™t realise long-term dangers like bladder or men โ†’

Blog article on Tips for reducing alcohol intake from Substance and Alcohol Coach

Set Clear Limits and Alcohol-Free Days Decide on realistic limits for drinking occasions (drinks/units). Incorporate at least two alcohol-free days into your week. Monitor your use using an alcohol diary or app and see if you can reduce or modify your use further. These boundaries help you reg โ†’

Blog article on Understanding chemicals in the body from Substance and Alcohol Coach

A short explainer ๐Ÿ’Š Understanding chemicals in the brain and body; how dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin and endorphins shape substance use โ€” and how to hack them using every day activities. โšก๏ธ Dopamine Reward Chemical Motivation and pleasure chemical, responsible for feelings of reward, focus and e โ†’

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