Welcome to my blog

I hope to use this forum to share my thoughts and experiences and to stimulate discussion, mainly in the field of addiction, but also around life in general.

I am sure we will get to know one another over time, but for now let me offer a brief introduction.  I am in my late 40s and came into recovery in 1989 – it has not been plain sailing, but its been a gift! I met my husband in 1993 and we have 3 children. I am now a working mother as we have swapped roles and he takes care of the home.

I used to work in TV, and have now been in the addiction world in a professional capacity for around 15 years. I launched Charter in 2008 with friend and professional mentor, Anthony Mclellan.  Charter is an addiction day programme that is a 12 step back to basics approach, with an additional personalised dimension, borne of my own experiences. Last year I bought the company off Tony and since then have cemented an experienced, happy and effective clinical team.