Carolyn Clark IPHM

Carolyn Clark

Accredited by IPHM for Sober Coaching.

For almost 30 years I was a Senior Probation officer in HMPPS Uk, and have managed teams, including the victim officer team. Although I loved my work in protecting the public, preventing harm, and making a difference in people’s lives, I began to realise that I needed something else in my life.

Alcohol was in my life from an early age, it was normal to drink in my family. I lost my father when he was 48. After my loss I trained as an alcohol counsellor and did this work for a while, but I continued to drink alcohol for many years, until my drinking began to follow the pattern of a ‘grey area’ problem. When alcohol took my brother in 2017 my own use of alcohol increased. I realised that I had gone from a 'grey area' drinker to someone who was isolating and using alcohol to cope with feelings of grief. I became alcohol free over 5 years ago at the age of 58.

Since finding freedom from alcohol, I have discovered a wonderful zest for life. I have been on a kayaking expedition up the West Coast of Scotland, I have taught myself to paddle board, I have volunteered at festivals, I have camped alone, I have taken a group of sober women up the highest mountain in Wales, I have organised face to face events for sober people, and I have discovered yoga!!

I am a qualified and accredited Sobriety Coach, a Mindfulness teacher, and a 500-hour qualified Yoga teacher. I lead annual women's retreats in Bali, and in 2025 I collaborated with Lisa-Jo Elsworth (IPHM director) in leading the retreat. The event was so successful and life-changing for our guests, that we are repeating it this year in September 2026.

I am currently working 1:1 with people who want to explore their use of alcohol and work towards a healthier lifestyle. Sessions are held over zoom or teams.

Book a free discovery call at hello@carolynclarkcoaching.com to see if you think we could work together. We deserve a life free from alcohol!

I also hold a monthly women's circle over Zoom. This 90 minute meeting consists of a grounding meditation, an opportunity to be held in support by other women, a poem, an inspirational story or reading, a movement practice, and a journaling exercise. Booking by email is essential as I keep these circles deliberately small to provide an intimate safe space for the participants.

Mindfulness sessions will begin in April 2026 after I have returned from a spiritual pilgrimage to India.

If you feel you would like to work with me in any of my offerings please feel free to email, or use the facility on my website to book a free discovery call.