Hi, I’m Melise

When I stopped drinking 20 years ago, I thought life without alcohol would be dull and boring — I just couldn’t picture it any other way. So it was important I had support from other women doing the same; this made all the difference.

Now, with years of experience in clinical practice and teaching, I combine professional know-how with personal insight to help other women change their relationship with alcohol — because I know it’s possible, and it doesn’t have to be done alone.

Through my work as an addiction nurse specialist  and in my PhD research, I’ve spent a lot of time listening to women. I asked what they needed, what would made it easier to get help, and what was missing from the usual alcohol treatment approaches. The answer was clear: they wanted something real, personal, and practical.

So, I created Sober Coaching for Women.

My approach is pragmatic, flexible, and built around your actual life. I use my CLEAR strategy for behaviour change — a simple, effective framework that brings structure and clarity to the process of changing your relationship with alcohol.

Whether you want to stop drinking completely or just cut down,
I’m here to walk with you — no pressure, no judgment, just  support and real-life tools that work.