ABOUT US

I’m here to help you change your relationship with alcohol and make a positive difference to your life.

I’m a qualified life coach with over thirty years’ experience in education, alongside qualifications in coaching and psychology. Over the years, I’ve supported many people to reflect, grow, build confidence and make meaningful changes in their lives.

My interest in positive psychology and neuro-linguistic programming has shown me just how powerful mindset can be when it comes to wellbeing, habits and quality of life. That’s why I created Bin the Booze — to share practical tools, encouragement and support with people who want to take a break from alcohol, feel better, and get more out of life.

You don’t have to commit to giving up alcohol forever to join us. Even a short break, such as four weeks alcohol-free, can bring real benefits and help you reset your habits, energy and mindset.

Everyone’s journey is different, and there’s no judgement here. If you’re looking for accountability, encouragement, and a friendly community to support you along the way, we’d love you to join us.

At Bin the Booze, we’ll help you focus less on what you’re giving up and more on what you have to gain.

TUNE IN TO LIFE

MY JOURNEY

I became sober curious in 2016 after personal trauma. I felt overweight, unhealthy, and unhappy, and I needed to make some changes—starting with taking a break from alcohol.

I joined a fitness programme, stopped drinking, and slowly turned my physical and mental health around. Since then, my relationship with alcohol has been on and off—periods of abstinence, followed by some social drinking.

After I lost my son in 2025, alcohol crept back in—not as a choice I wanted, but as a way to numb the pain. Eventually, I returned to sobriety. I’ve been alcohol-free for over a year, and in the last three years I’ve spent 75–80% of the time not drinking.

Will I ever have a glass of wine again? Honestly, I don’t believe so. Alcohol just isn’t part of the life I want anymore.

My decision didn’t happen overnight. It came through experience, research, and honest reflection. It’s also been a spiritual journey of self-exploration—learning what matters, what helps me feel present, and what I’m willing to build my days around.

I’ve had real personal breakthroughs. I realised many of my beliefs about alcohol were wrong: I can dance and chat without it; feeling awkward in these situations is natural. I can have fun without booze, and my feelings and experiences are real. I remember conversations, and the best part is waking up with no hangover. I love starting each day feeling fresh, healthy, and clear-headed.

That said, this isn’t one-size-fits-all. Some people choose complete sobriety, others moderation, and many take time off to reassess now and then. If you’re not sure, consider a reset – even a short break can offer health benefits and help you review your relationship with alcohol from a clearer headspace, the way I did.