Addiction and Recovery Coaching
A New Day
Take back control of your life.
I offer psychoanalytically informed substance misuse, addiction and recovery coaching from Central London and globally via Zoom.
I can help you understand the causes of your addiction (hint: it’s not that you’re a terrible person) and walk beside you as you work through dependency and replace it with fresh beliefs and behaviours which promote wellbeing and flourishing in place of corrosion and destruction.
I have particular expertise and experience providing Chemsex or PnP support for gay men and other men who have sex with men (MSM), and with the main chemsex drugs, crystal meth (tina or t), GHB, and mephedrone among others.
I am different from other coaches as I offer a unique perspective and insight. I combine extensive training in psychoanalytic thinking and practice with years of experience as a specialty chemsex adviser and head of clinical supervision in one of the world’s most active chemsex charities.
Experience unparalleled support tailored to your unique needs. Take back your power and reconnect with loved ones, interests, meaning and purpose.
What do you stand to gain?
A sense of control over addictive substances or compulsive behaviours
A renewed sense of control over your life
Relief from feelings of judgment, blame and self-doubt
Recovery of self-esteem and self confidence
An understanding of the social and neuro-biological mechanisms of substance addiction
A return to a sense of balance and a renewed sense of purpose and meaning
Help to rebuild relationships in your personal and working life
Help to understand and connect with peer support or individual psychotherapeutic services for longer-term recovery support
What is psychoanalytically informed addiction and recovery coaching?
Psychoanalytically informed addiction and recovery coaching offers a nuanced approach to addressing the complexities of addiction and the journey to recovery. By delving into the underlying psychological roots and unconscious dynamics driving addictive behaviours, we go beyond surface-level interventions to explore the deeper layers of emotional pain, trauma, and unresolved conflicts that often underlie substance abuse or addictive patterns. Through compassionate inquiry and introspection, clients are guided to uncover the hidden motivations and triggers contributing to their addictive cycles.
Psychoanalytically informed coaching fosters a safe and supportive environment for individuals to explore their inner worlds, confront difficult truths, and develop healthier coping mechanisms and self-regulation skills.
By addressing the psychological, emotional, and relational aspects of addiction, clients embark on a transformative journey towards healing, self-discovery, and sustainable recovery, ultimately reclaiming agency over their lives and forging a path towards long-term wellness and fulfilment.
Chemsex: a brief explainer
And more about my approach, including a discussion of how and why do people get caught up in chemsex, and the process to take back control
Empowering Transformation: About me
I am an organisational psychologist, coach and psychotherapist. I help make it safe for people to be themselves - so they and those around them can enjoy more successful relationships and more meaningful, productive and fulfilling lives.
I trained in psychodynamic psychotherapy within the NHS at the Tavistock Centre in North London. I work in the NHS as a psychotherapist, in private practice as an executive and life coach, and as Head of Supervision at specialist chemsex support charity, Controlling Chemsex.
You can find me on LinkedIn here or familiarise yourself with my training and experience below. When it comes to the intricate complexities of relationship to self and others, careful thought is required rather than a soundbite if there is to be understanding and change, so you won’t find me on TikTok, Instagram or Twitter/X.
Experience profound change in a safe and nurturing environment. Embrace your journey towards growth and fulfillment with passion and purpose. Unlock your true potential through dedicated guidance and support. Let's navigate this path together, creating a brighter future filled with possibilities.
Uncommon experience
Profound clinical and psychological training
Clinical training in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, The Tavistock Centre, NHS
MSc Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, The Tavistock Centre, NHS
Certificate in Counselling and Psychotherapy, The Tavistock Centre, NHS
Accredited Executive Coach, EMCC
MSc Organisational and Social Psychology, LSE
Certified to administer and interpret Hogan Assessments personality profiling tools
B. Com. (Hons), The University of Queensland
Decades of experience
Founder partner of organisational culture transformation and behaviour change consultancy, Gilsenan Lee Limited
Head of clinical supervision at specialty substance misuse charity Controlling Chemsex
Former Global Head, Mergers & Acquisitions at leading global hotel company
Former head of Business Development (in-house Strategy and Mergers & Acquisitions team) at one of the world’s largest retailers
Former Director, Corporate Finance and Mergers & Acquisitions at one of Europe’s leading full service and investment banks
Ready to commit?
Sign up today to begin your journey back:
Back to yourself. Back to connection. Back to meaning. Back to a purposeful and fulfilling life.
Your first session is always complementary.
Start your journey here by committing today to a 10 session recovery coaching programme. We’ll begin with intensive weekly support, then as you build your knowledge and confidence, space sessions out so you can take back control of your recovery and your life. Total 4-5 months’ one on one support.