ABOUT ME

I'm Mary Ellen and I'm a certified life coach focused on helping clients change their relationship with alcohol and change their lives for the better.

MY STORY

I know how difficult and overwhelming it can feel to change your drinking - I’ve been there myself. Like so many, my life seemed perfectly normal on the outside. It looked like I had it all together. Except that I was drinking too much and it worried me. What was once a way to have fun and overcome my shyness when I was younger, slowly became something that I felt I needed. As I got older and life inevitably got more challenging, I began relying on alcohol to help me cope with my stressful and overwhelming life.  It seemed I couldn’t go a night without having a few glasses (or ½ a bottle) of wine. I hated the way drinking made me feel, both physically and emotionally: I had little energy and motivation, a lot of anxiety, and low-grade depression. I was living with disappointment and shame and felt powerless to change. Sure, I managed to drink less for short periods of time, but not without a lot of struggle and will-power. I was worried about how often I was drinking. And even more worried that no matter how hard I tried, I couldn’t seem to cut back for very long. I just wanted to be able to drink or not drink without it feeling like such a big deal.

I woke up each morning really wanting to drink less that night (or not at all), and yet, by the end of the day, my very strong desire to drink won out. These two desires were at constant war, causing me a lot of internal struggle and shame.

Stressed out, overwhelmed, and feeling pretty low about myself, I felt totally stuck in my life and helpless. I was also tired - all the time… 

I was so tired of…

  • Drinking more than I wanted and feeling like it was out of my control.

  • Asking myself “What’s wrong with you? Why can’t you drink normally?”

  • Wondering if I was an alcoholic.

  • Sleeping terribly and waking up either tired (at best) or hungover.

  • Starting my day defeated because I swore I wouldn’t drink the night before.

  • Drinking to cope with stress or overcome my shyness.

  • Feeling anxious, overwhelmed, and no longer believing in myself.

  • Tired of it all and not knowing how to change.

BECOMING MY OWN EXPERT

I wanted to feel better and I knew that life had more for me. After finally finding the courage to admit how much my drinking was negatively impacting my life, I became determined to make a change.

Becoming a Certified Life and Overdrinking Coach has transformed my life in profound ways. I’ve never felt as fulfilled and in control of my life. I know that I’m living out my life’s purpose and I have a deeper understanding of who I am and what’s possible in my life. I have completely changed my relationship to alcohol and no longer have the desire or the need to drink.

Today, I help men and women break free from the habit of overdrinking and redefine their relationship with alcohol. Together, we work to build lives no longer controlled by their drinking, but instead filled with deeper self-awareness, peace, excitement, and fulfillment. It’s a privilege and honor to do this work.

I wanted to feel better and I knew that there was more for me in life.

I believe that what's possible for one person is possible for everyone.

You can learn the skills to change your drinking.

You can say no to temptation without feeling deprived, miserable, or anxious. 

You can change your relationship with alcohol and change your life for the better.

 And I’m here to support you every step of the way.

What others say about working with me

  • "I have found Mary Ellen to be an incredible coaching professional, combining kindness and thoughtfulness with important, incisive, and sometimes provocative feedback. She has been hugely influential on me, helping me change my mindset entirely, take back control of my drinking, and improve so many other things in my life at the same time. Reducing my alcohol intake has not always been easy, but Mary Ellen has helped me enormously and I couldn't be more grateful. It is one of the best things I have ever done and I would strongly recommend Mary Ellen to anyone who feels they are in a similar situation."

    - RUPERT C.

  • "A big difference from other coaching sessions I’ve done in the past is that I felt the sessions with Mary Ellen always made progress. After every session, I felt I had gained new insights into myself which allowed me to come closer to the real reason for my unhappiness and why I was feeling stuck. Mary Ellen knew when to ask the right questions and could so often see clearly what the real issue was when it was foggy for me. She is an adept coach who made me feel very comfortable and trusting, so it was easy for me to open up and be truly honest."

    - JOHANNA E.

  • "I am immensely grateful to Mary Ellen for her incredible coaching, which was a lifeline for me. Her listening and analytical skills were absolutely remarkable, enabling me to find confidence and clarity. What impressed me most about Mary Ellen was her ability to listen to my needs and concerns. She created a safe space where I could freely express myself with no judgment. Through her insightful questions and empathy, she helped me explore my life goals while understanding the daily constraints I faced. I am thankful for her commitment to helping me achieve my goals. I recommend her to anyone seeking an exceptional coach to navigate life's challenges."

    - CYRIL C.

  • “Mary Ellen’s effectiveness as a coach comes from her ability to point out what I can’t always see, question my train of thought, offer new perspectives and shifts in mindset, and ultimately hold me accountable. I really value the fact that she’s not afraid to ask tough questions or challenge me if she senses I’m making excuses, but she does so with compassion, thoughtfulness and humour. I also appreciate her sharing recommendations on reading material and podcasts to support my personal development. No matter what obstacles I’m dealing with that day or week, I always leave our sessions feeling at ease and less anxious, with a deeper understanding of myself and equipped with the “tools” I need to take the next steps forward. Having Mary Ellen’s unwavering support has been invaluable and I really value our sessions.”

    -ZOE A.

Are you ready to change your relationship with alcohol for good?

Schedule a free consultation to discover how you can stop overdrinking.