MEN‑RECOVER is a 12‑session, evidence‑informed group recovery program for men with alcohol problems. It supports men who want to reduce harmful drinking or maintain abstinence (whatever your goal is – you choose) by building practical skills, strengthening confidence, and creating sustainable change.
The program blends proven psychological approaches with structured coaching and adjunctive hypnotherapy, delivered in a supportive, respectful men’s group environment.
MEN‑RECOVER is designed for men who want practical tools, not lectures — and who value choice, accountability, and real‑world change.
MEN‑RECOVER integrates four complementary elements into one clear, structured program:
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to challenge false and unhelpful thoughts that keep you stuck in the habit.
Participants learn practical skills to:
CBT provides the skills foundation for CHANGE.
Solution‑Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
Rather than focusing on problems, SFBT helps men:
SFBT keeps the group forward‑focused, practical, and motivating.
MEN‑RECOVER explicitly incorporates the Confidence Control approach, which combines:
Within the program, the CONTROL System is used as a cue‑based self‑regulation tool. Participants learn a repeatable internal “control switch” they can use to:
Life Coaching & Accountability
Each session ends with a clear, practical coaching plan, helping participants:
My Mission with Confidence Control is to empower you to embrace your true self, overcome self-doubt and cultivate confidence from within. Through personalised interventions and compassionate support, I will guide you on a journey of self-discovery and transformation, enabling you to realise your true worth and live authentically.
I will provide a safe, supportive and empowering environment where you can explore your inner strengths, overcome limitations and discover self-empowerment and personal growth. I am committed to helping you unleash your full potential and lead a fulfilling life filled with confidence, purpose and direction.
These core moral values and standards are the foundation of my Confidence Control sessions:
There’s a saying from ancient Chinese philosopher Lao Tze that I really like and it embodies the goals of Confidence Control:
“He who controls others may be powerful, but he who has mastered himself is mightier still.”
Using my unique Confidence Control Program I will guide you on your personal journey to gain control of yourself, so that you can become “mightier still”!
