About Me

Ever thought, “How did drinking become this much of a thing?”
Maybe it started as a way to take the edge off. To quiet your brain. To get through social stuff without wanting to bolt. It worked until it did not. Now it feels like alcohol is running the show and no one is handing you the manual.

I am Monika, a qualified therapist and coach, trauma informed and grounded in lived experience. I have worked in the NHS and privately for over ten years supporting people through alcohol reliance, burnout, anxiety, relationships and everything that comes with masking and pushing through.

I am also a late diagnosed autistic woman with ADHD. That diagnosis explained a lot: the overload, the drinking to calm the chaos, the shame spirals but it was just the beginning. What helped me most was post diagnostic therapy and coaching that did not try to fix me, just helped me understand myself and work with my brain not against it.

When we work together, we look at what is already working: your creativity, your resilience, your ability to survive what others would not even notice. We use that as fuel for change. I do not do labels like problem drinker or non compliant. I see the human behind the habit and I help you build tools that actually fit your life.

If you are tired of drinking being the answer to everything and you are ready to find new ones, I am here.

My Approach to Therapy and Coaching... 

I'm compassionate, but honest

I will always be honest with you. My communication style is compassionate but also direct; if you’re expecting a gentle and fluffy approach, I might not be the right therapist for you.


I use "Out the box" thinking

I am an "out of the box" thinker and a strong believer that humour is the vital ingredient to solving problems and facing the world.

I will believe in you

I believe that people have an inner strength and the wisdom to turn their life around. Sometimes we need therapy to unlock this gift.

People don’t need fixing, we are all beautiful and unique.

Together we can untangle confusion and find answers.

I'll be by your side

I view therapy as a journey of exploration and discovery, but also a time when you can share your worries and doubts in a safe and confidential space. 

" My style of coaching and therapy represents everything I stand for " - Monika Labich