Alcohol & Grey Area Drinking Coaching for Women
Drink Less. Feel Better. Live More.
If alcohol is taking up more headspace than you want it to, you don’t have to wait for things to get worse before making a change.
I’m Meg Harries, founder of Happy Hour Coaching and a qualified Personal Performance Coach based in Brighton. I help women who are questioning their relationship with alcohol — from grey area drinking and that habitual evening wine to taking a break or exploring alcohol-free life.
You might be drinking more than you intended, waking at 3am overthinking, making rules with yourself and then breaking them, or simply wondering why something that’s supposed to help you relax doesn’t feel particularly relaxing anymore.
You don’t need a label and you don’t need to have hit rock bottom.
Coaching gives you the space to understand why you drink, what keeps the pattern going and what you actually want instead.
How Alcohol Coaching Can Help
Changing your relationship with alcohol is about much more than simply trying harder not to drink.
Together, we can explore the habits, thoughts, emotions and beliefs that sit underneath your drinking. We’ll look at what alcohol has been doing for you — switching off, managing stress, giving you confidence, marking the end of the day — and find healthier ways to meet those needs.
My coaching is compassionate, curious and non-judgemental. I’m not here to tell you what you should do. I’ll help you get clearer about what you want and support you in making changes that feel realistic and sustainable.
Coaching can help you:
understand your drinking patterns and triggers
quieten the constant mental negotiations around alcohol
develop practical tools for cravings, stress and difficult moments
challenge beliefs and habits that are keeping you stuck
rebuild confidence and trust in yourself
reconnect with your values, relationships and wellbeing
create a life that feels fuller, calmer and more like you
You may decide to drink less, take a break or stop altogether. You get to decide what change looks like for you
Please note that the ‘Drink Less, Live More’ program is designed for middle lane and grey area drinkers looking to take a break from alcohol, quit altogether or be supported in their alcohol free life. If you are dependent on alcohol, it is important to seek medical help before attempting to quit.
Coaching Options
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1:1 Coaching
IN PERSON OR ONLINE (60 min) £70
I will work with you to find a path between where you are now and where you want to be. I can coach on all areas of life, including health and wellbeing, changing behaviours, relationships and work-life balance.
If you have already had your discovery call and we’ve agreed to work together, please get in touch so we can discuss a course tailored just for you.
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Walk & Talk
IN PERSON (60 min) £70
If I’m not working at home, then I am walking the South Downs with my little dog, outside in nature and enjoying the landscapes and Sussex skies.
If you would prefer to walk and talk, please ask and weather allowing, we can take the coaching outdoors (with or without the dog).
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6-Week Course: Flourish Beyond Alcohol
IN PERSON OR ONLINE £420
(60 min weekly sessions)
A 6-week coaching journey for women who are outwardly coping but quietly questioning their relationship with alcohol.
In a compassionate, non-judgemental space, we’ll explore what’s driving your habits, develop kinder more supportive ways to care for yourself, and reconnect you to what truly matters. This is not about willpower. It’s about clarity, choice, and creating a life you’re proud of.
Personalised support, practical tools, and lasting change.
BOOK A FREE DISCOVERY CALL
Womens Circles
I am also a trained and accredited Circle Facilitator, offering women an opportunity to come together and experience the transformative power of being seen and heard in a non-judgemental and compassionate space. The beauty and power of Circle is in its simplicity. By sharing, caring and connecting, we are able to voice our fears, dreams and desires. It is a place of quiet reflection and learning.
I believe that the simple, yet potent act of telling our stories, helps move us towards a deeper sense of compassion, both for ourselves and others. In the circle we celebrate our messiness and magnificence, knowing that both are part of our shared human experience. These spaces are where transformation can happen.
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What People Say About My Coaching
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"I didn't know what to expect from my coaching sessions - not something I had really thought of or explored before, so I entered it with a very open mind. However, as a coach I found Megan was non-judgemental, caring, trusting and a good listener. I was going through a huge personal transition, and she helped me explore new perspectives; recognise, celebrate and reinforce my achievements; and install and embrace a much-needed confidence boost. I would highly recommend Megan's coaching services and her ability to provide clarity, motivation and self belief."
Catryn
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“I thoroughly enjoyed my coaching sessions with Megan. I found them really useful in that the questions she asked were really thought provoking, and that the container she created was safe, and enabled me to identify solutions for my challenges. Megan has a warm disposition and her approach to sessions was always exactly at the right temperature. She allowed me to speak freely without the fear of judgement and always knew when I was crossing over into childhood stuff, guiding me back professionally and always kindly, keeping me future focused and on-track”.
NIna
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“I just wanted to say “Thank you” for a wonderful retreat day! It was the most perfect way to kick start the year and to spend some gentle reflective time to myself after a hectic Christmas period. This was my first experience of a women’s circle and it kind of blew my mind! The meditation led by Meg was so evocative I could almost feel my heart opening up. With such a wonderful sense of safety created by Meg the sharing part of the circle was a beautiful thing…completely exceeding all expectations.”
Angie
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“Before I started my coaching journey with Megan, I was very overwhelmed and struggling to get through the day which resulted in feeling like a failure often combined with losing my sense of self. From the very first session I felt a huge sense of warmth and positivity from Megan, and immediately connected. During the course of the sessions my confidence grew and with Megan’s guidance I rediscovered my core values and sense of self. By talking through each goal with Megan, we broke them down into manageable tasks and that really helped me gain control and become much more focused. Coaching with Megan has really helped me to get on top of daily life, building my self confidence and generally having a positive mental attitude.”
Rachael
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“I never would have imagined that I would enter a circle of women who were strangers to me and by the end of the day feel such a strong bond and sense of connection with these women. Thank you, Meg, for your gentle and wise approach which provided a safe space for women to speak, listen and be silent, leaving behind the distractions of everyday pressures. Meg guided us to reawaken our connection with and honour the present, the past (our ancestors) and nature.”
Robyn
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“Megan enabled me to begin a conversation, to reflect and plan around my self-care and my personal needs. She assisted me in teasing out my priorities and with reflection, coached me into developing the pathways to achieve these priorities. She did this always with a naturally, kind and guiding hand. It really was beneficial in enabling me to focus on a better work-life balance while always in a non-judgemental and encouraging manner. The sessions helped me to be more present, and to be aware of what I need, and to prioritise those needs. I feel I am discovering more about me, and my abilities and strengths while still focusing on my values.”
Audrey
