Trauma-informed recovery coaching

Recovery isn’t about what you quit. It’s what you create.

1:1 and group coaching for people in recovery from addiction and codependency, with trusted therapists when you need them. All online.

All sessions onlineProfessional coaching, lived experienceGroup coaching, max 8 people
Jenny, founder of Our Best Life, smiling under a railway arch in a cream bobble hat
500+hours of 1:1 coaching
400+hours of group coaching
ICFaccredited coach training
Who we work with

Wherever you’re starting from

Whether you’re just starting out or have been in recovery for years, we’re here to help.

You want to stop drinking, using drugs or another addictive behaviour

You know something needs to change, and we can help you take the first steps.

You’ve stopped, but recovery feels harder than you expected

We can help you understand what’s happening and find a steadier way forward.

You’re in recovery and ready to focus on the rest of your life

We can help you get clear on what you want and build a life you genuinely love.

Because the whole point of recovery is to be able to enjoy your life.

Find out more about who we help

What changes

Everyone wants something different. These are the changes clients tell us about most often.

Recovery

Staying away from alcohol, drugs or other addictive behaviours becomes easier, and you feel more confident handling life’s challenges without returning to old patterns.

Emotional wellbeing

You understand yourself better, recognise your triggers and manage difficult emotions without feeling overwhelmed or reacting in ways you later regret.

Self-care and routines

You build habits that support your physical and emotional wellbeing, find a healthier balance between responsibilities and rest, and make more time for yourself.

Relationships

You build healthier, more fulfilling relationships, feel more connected to the people in your life, and experience greater trust, care, intimacy and mutual support.

Work and purpose

You explore what feels meaningful to you, whether that’s changing careers, starting a business or finding a healthier relationship with work.

Enjoying life

You reconnect with the things that make you happy, try new things and create a life that feels like your own.

How to get started

Book a free call

A relaxed 30-minute video call about where you are and what you’re looking for, with no pressure to sign up.

Choose your support

We’ll talk through what might suit you, whether that’s 1:1 coaching, group coaching, therapy or a mix, and you decide.

Start your sessions

Book your first session at a time that suits you, online from wherever you are.

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Meet our founder

Jenny Betteridge

Jenny’s recovery began in 2018, after years of struggling with alcohol, work, relationships and other addictive behaviours. Stopping drinking changed her life, but it was only the beginning. Learning to manage her emotions, break old habits and find a healthier balance took time, support and plenty of trial and error.

Today, she combines her own experience of recovery with ICF-accredited coach training to help others navigate their challenges, make meaningful changes and create lives they genuinely love.

Read Jenny’s story

Questions people often ask

Do I need to have stopped already?

No. Some people come to us because they want to stop, and others have been in recovery for months or years. We’ll meet you wherever you are.

I’m still drinking. Is it safe to stop on my own?

If you drink heavily or every day, stopping suddenly can be dangerous. Please speak to your GP first so you can stop safely. We can support you alongside any medical help you need.

My recovery isn’t from alcohol or drugs. Can you help?

Yes. We also work with people in recovery from food, work, productivity, love and relationships, and codependency. Many people are dealing with more than one.

Should I choose coaching or therapy?

Coaching helps you get clear on what you want, recognise the patterns getting in the way and make changes you can sustain. Therapy can go deeper, working with trauma, mental health difficulties and the roots of your patterns. Many people combine both, and we can help you decide on your free call.

Is this peer support?

No. Our coaching is a professional, person-centred discipline. We don’t use our own experience to guide your choices; we use our training to help you explore your own. Our lived experience deepens how we listen, but the focus always stays on you. Read more about our approach

Is it all online?

Yes. Every session and group runs online, so you can join from wherever you are. Times are in UK time.

Is this right for everyone?

Not always. We’re not a crisis service, and we can’t provide medical detox. If you’re in immediate danger, call 999, or call Samaritans any time on 116 123. Coaching also works best if you want to find your own answers rather than be told what to do.

Want to talk it through?

Book a free 30-minute video call. We’ll talk about where you are and whether we can help.

Book a free intro call