Carolyn ClarkExecutive Practitioner

Carolyn Clark

Accredited by IPHM for Sober Coaching.

For almost 30 years I have been working within the Criminal Justice sector and have worked with individuals who have committed the most serious types of offences. Although I loved my work in protecting the public, preventing harm, and making a difference in people’s lives, I began to realise that I needed something else in my life. I gave up alcohol over 2 years ago at the age of 58. 

Alcohol was in my life from an early age, it was normal to drink in my family. I lost my father when he was 48. After my loss I trained as an alcohol counsellor and did this work for a while, but I continued to drink alcohol for many years, until my drinking began to follow the pattern of a ‘grey area’ problem. 

When alcohol took my brother in 2017 my own use of alcohol increased. I realised that I had gone from a 'grey area' drinker to someone who was isolating and using alcohol to cope with feelings of grief. 

Since finding freedom from alcohol, I have discovered a wonderful zest for life. I have been on a kayaking expedition up the West Coast of Scotland, I have taught myself to paddle board, I have volunteered at festivals, I have camped alone, I have taken a group of sober women up the highest mountain in Wales, I have organised face to face events for sober people, and I have discovered yoga!! 

I am a qualified Sobriety Coach and have completed a 30-hour Sober Curious Yoga Teacher Training. I am also hosting a sober retreat in September 2023 in Bali. 
I am currently working 1:1 with people who want to explore their use of alcohol and work towards a healthier lifestyle. Sessions are held over zoom or teams. 

Book a free discovery call at hello@carolynclarkcoaching.com to see if you think we could work together. We deserve a life free from alcohol!