About me

About me

I’m Mary, a sober companion and recovery worker with over 10 years of experience supporting people affected by substance misuse, trauma, and complex needs. My lived experience of addiction and recovery informs the compassionate, grounded approach I bring to my work.

I now provide private international sober companion services for women, particularly those with multiple or complex needs.

I hold a PhD in Sociology and Social Policy from the University of Leeds, UK, and have worked across social care, research, and frontline services supporting young women experiencing substance misuse, trauma, mental health challenges, and co-occurring complex needs.

My work has also included supporting women involved in sex work, alongside providing training and research support to social workers , practitioners, and senior leaders to help integrate evidence-based approaches into practice.

I am committed to ongoing professional development and am currently undertaking BACP-accredited counselling training alongside further study in Somatic Experiencing, deepening my understanding of trauma, nervous system regulation, and relational support within recovery.

My Approach

My Approach

My approach is calm, relational, and non-judgemental. I believe recovery support should be, human, compassionate, practical, and tailored to the individual.

Whether someone is entering treatment, returning home, rebuilding trust with family, or navigating early sobriety, I aim to provide steady support that helps people feel safe, empowered, and less alone.

My work is informed by both professional experience and lived recovery, with an understanding that addiction often exists alongside trauma, mental health challenges, grief, and shame.

Rather than taking a rigid or controlling approach, I support people in reconnecting with their own sense of agency — helping them build confidence, make choices for themselves, and create sustainable change.