Andy Mitchell

Addiction Recovery Coach Specialist Are you struggling with an addiction that’s affecting your wellbeing? If you’re considering positive change but feel unsure where to begin, I’m here to support you. With over 12 years’ experience in the addiction and mental health field, I help people navigate recovery with confidence, compassion and clarity. You can learn more about my work at www.myrecovery.me . I am a Professional Addiction Recovery Coach/Therapist, SMART Recovery Facilitator and specialist in empowering individuals to take meaningful steps towards lasting change. Reaching out takes courage, and acknowledging you’d like support is a powerful sign of strength. Whether you’re: • thinking about stopping an addictive behaviour and need guidance in the early stages • feeling uncertain or stuck within your current recovery process • in long-term recovery and looking to refresh your motivation and resilience …I’m here to walk alongside you. What working together looks like Recovery Coaching is a confidential and collaborative partnership where your goals shape the direction of our work. Our sessions give you space to explore what matters most, build a positive working relationship and develop skills that support lifelong wellbeing. Together, we can strengthen resilience, create effective strategies and help you respond to life’s challenges with clarity and confidence. You’ll be supported in a friendly, non-judgemental space where emotional and practical help go hand in hand. In our first session, we’ll talk through your needs, expectations and hopes for the future. It’s also your chance to decide whether I’m the right fit for you. Areas we can explore include: • Motivation and confidence-building • Relapse prevention • Mindfulness and grounding techniques • Identifying triggers and developing coping strategies • Resilience-building and navigating setbacks • Understanding thoughts, feelings and behaviours • Expanding support networks • Strengthening self-worth and identity • Challenging self-stigma • Planning and achieving balanced-life goals My background and qualifications I hold an MSc in the field of Occupational Therapy, specialising in Addiction Recovery, and a Diploma in Addiction Therapy. I’m accredited by the Addiction Professionals Registration Body and Network and work in line with their Standards of Conduct and Ethics. My lived experience of recovery, combined with extensive professional training, enables me to offer both empathy and evidence-based support. I specialise in therapeutic approaches including: • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) • Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT) I have international roots (British/Singaporean/German) and spend time in both the UK and Germany — ich spreche Deutsch. For more than a decade, I’ve also worked with a homeless persons’ charity, supporting people with mental health and addiction challenges, and I volunteer as a global SMART Recovery facilitator. If you can’t find a time that suits you, please feel free to send me a message — I’m happy to help you find a suitable slot.