About Change to Thrive

Calm, practical sober coaching to help you change your drinking without drama or judgement.

I’m Paul Sxxxxx, a sober coach based in the UK. Change to Thrive exists to give people a structured, confidential space to rethink their drinking, make clear decisions and build changes that last in real life, not just on a good week.

Who I work with

I work primarily with professionals who are concerned about their drinking, but who are still functioning well on the surface. My clients are often busy professionals with work, family and financial responsibilities that make big, dramatic changes feel unrealistic.

You might recognise yourself if:

  • You use alcohol to switch off, cope with stress or mark the end of the day;
  • You’ve noticed your drinking creeping up over the years;
  • You have tried to cut down or take breaks, but old patterns return when life gets busy;
  • You want to protect your health, relationships and work, but you are not sure what to do next.

You don’t need to label yourself or have everything figured out before we start. Coaching is a space to think things through and decide what you want change to look like.

What you can expect when we work together

  • Confidential, professional space
    • Sessions are confidential. We’ll agree clear boundaries around communication, cancellations and session times.
  • Honest conversations, without drama
    • We talk plainly about what is happening with your drinking and what you want to change, without shaming, labels or scare tactics.
  • Realistic pace
    • We work at a pace that fits your life. Some people move quickly, others need more time to experiment and consolidate changes.
  • Respect for your wider life
    • Work, family, health and money all matter. We consider your whole situation so the plan we create is actually doable.