ADHD & ALCOHOL: BREAKING THE LOOP
An 10 week small group coaching program for ADHDers who want to change their relationship with alcohol
Are You Ready to Reclaim Your Energy, Identity & Joy -Without All-or-Nothing or ‘Forever’ Thinking?
You've tried cutting back. You've done Dry July. You've made deals with yourself on a Sunday night.
But you’re back here again, using alcohol to manage the noise, the overwhelm, the feelings that won't quit and you’re feeling terrible about it.
Here's the bit most alcohol programs miss: they're not built for your brain.
If you have ADHD, your relationship with alcohol isn't a ‘bad habit’ or a ‘character flaw’. It’s driven by your neurobiology.
It's a dopamine problem. An emotional regulation problem. A "I-need-something-to-take-the-edge-off-this-utterly-relentless-brain" problem.
That's exactly why I created Breaking the Loop.
Is ‘Breaking the Loop’ for you?
Breaking the Loop isn't for everyone, and that's okay. Take a look through the points below to see whether it feels like the right fit for you.
📌YES! If:
You have ADHD (diagnosed or strongly suspected) or identify as a highly sensitive person (HSP) and alcohol is taking up too much mental real estate
You're not necessarily drinking every day, but you're using alcohol to manage stress, boredom, emotions or social situations
You've tried cutting back before and it hasn't stuck — and you suspect your ADHD is part of why
You want strategies that work with your brain, because fighting yourself isn’t working
You're open to small group work and community — even if it feels a bit scary (there’s no pressure to share)
📌Not right now, if:
You’re physically dependent on alcohol and require medical supervision to stop. Please seek medical support first.
You're in acute crisis and need clinical care
You're looking for a purely self-paced, solo experience with no live elements
You want another ‘just try harder’ stick to beat yourself with
You’re not open to trying something different to an ‘all or nothing’ approach or to being your own worst enemy
You want someone else to do the inner work for you
You’re looking for rigid structure
Why Breaking the Loop is different
Here's the bit most alcohol programmes miss: they're not designed with the ADHD brain in mind. Breaking the Loop is.
💥 Judgement-free – created by someone who has been there, not just studied it.
💥 Neuro-affirming motivation strategies, behavioural techniques and accountability grounded in neuroscience.
💥 A non-boring mix of coaching, psychoeducation and skill-building designed to work with your ADHD brain.
💥 Not your standard group programme – expect ADHD sparkle, plenty of laughs and genuine camaraderie.
“I’ve taken the pressure off myself massively. I’ve focused on other areas of the ADHD management such as reducing stress and load which has helped with my overall day to day wellbeing and reduced need/want/thoughts of alcohol. I’ve realised how much of a huge part the understanding of the ADHD plays on removing alcohol.”
—UT, CEO, USA “This programme has been a game changer for me. I have taken many alcohol breaks but there has been a psychological shift in me that has enabled me to realise that an alcohol free life is the way forward and instead of dreading it, I'm actually excited about it.”
— IL, Psychologist, UK“This program has given me a lot of opportunities to sit back and study myself in a much more positive way than I’ve ever done before in my life. It’s given me tools, community, and insight. it’s helped me make sense of so many things. I feel strengthened by the care and concern and beautiful support for each other — it’s almost like a virtual hug.”
— MN, Ops Manager, BrisbaneWhat’s included
✅ Weekly 90-minute Zoom group coaching sessions
Education, coaching and group discussion in a supportive small group (maximum 16 people).
✅ Daily check-ins and accountability
Via a private group video app – not some boring Facebook group.
✅ Short weekly videos, worksheets and practical tools
Accessible content with zero obligation to complete everything (= less overwhelm).
✅ Your own Breaking the Loop Playbook
A place to capture your insights, strategies and progress — something you'll keep long after the programme ends.
I help high-performing ADHDers who are feeling stuck in patterns with alcohol, food, relationships, or work stress — especially the kind that leads to burnout and overwhelm. Together, we work toward balance, confidence, and a life that actually feels good to live.
I'm a therapist, ADHD coach and certified grey area drinking coach. I’ve been alcohol-free since 2017, was late-diagnosed with ADHD in 2022, and I’m a mum to neurodivergent young adults.
Before this work, I spent years in executive leadership — so I understand the pressure to keep it all together while quietly unravelling inside.
Member of Australian Counselling Association (ACA) and Australian ADHD Professionals Association (AADPA).
I’m Faye
Registered Counsellor | Certified Grey Area Drinking Coach | ADHD Coach | BSocSc (Psych) | PGDip (Couns)
WE KICK OFF 19 AUGUST.
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ONLY 16 PLACES
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WE KICK OFF 19 AUGUST. ⁕ ONLY 16 PLACES ⁕
The Finer Deets
Everything you need to know before we get started.
Your Local Session Times
Wherever you are in the world, here's what the weekly sessions look like in your local timezone.
International Pricing
Our programme is priced in Australian Dollars (AUD).
Group 1
Best suited for Australia (evening), UK & Europe.
7:00pm AEST (Brisbane)
10:00am UK
Runs for 10 weeks
Group 2
Best suited for Australia (morning), USA & Canada.
9:00am AEST (Brisbane)
7:00pm Eastern
4:00pm Pacific
Runs for 10 weeks
⏰ Check the world clock for your time zone if it’s not listed above.
🌎 For US and Canadian folks, please reach out if you’re interested in this course. If there is enough interest, I can open another group suitable for US/Canadian times.
Program starts on Monday, 17th August 2026
PROGRAM BEGINS IN
Real Stories, Real Change
Don't just take it from us. Here's what BTL members are saying after breaking their own loop.
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FAQs
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That’s okay — this isn’t an abstinence-only space. You don’t need to be sober or aiming for sobriety forever to benefit.
While most members will be aiming to reduce significantly or stop for the 8 weeks. What matters most is that you’re curious, open and ready to look at your patterns with honesty and self-compassion. -
Nope. Many of our members are self-identified and haven’t pursued formal diagnosis. If you relate to ADHD traits and find alcohol is part of your coping, this is for you.
Other neurodivergent folk are welcome too! I regularly work with AuDHDers and ASDers. -
Doors open on Monday 30 March with our first live group coaching session on Tuesday 31 March. Runs for 8 weeks.
Live group coaching is every Tuesday
Connection circle is every Thursday
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The live group call provides a supportive environment where we will combine learning, coaching, bring your questions and connect with others on a simliar journey. We’ll meet weekly via Zoom for 90 minutes.
You’ll also be invited to our group video app which provides continued support and connection between sessions. -
Our calls will be weekly on Tuesdays at 6.30-8pm AEST .
An optional mid week 45-min connection circle: Thursdays, 7-7.45pm AEST.
Depending on the cohort, we may have a second call to accommodate other timezones.
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Life happens! The weekly group coaching sessions (Tuesdays) will be recorded and replays will be available to you if you’re unable to attend.
Connection circles (Thursdays) will not be recorded.
You’ll also receive the weekly tools, videos etc and have the opportunity to catch up and participate in discussions via the group video chat.
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You’ll have access to a private group video app which will be active daily where you can ask questions, receive coaching, and get support from both me and other group members throughout the 8 weeks!
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If you’re wanting to change your relationship with alcohol and you’ve been finding that difficult, you’re ready.
Disclaimer: This program is not a substitute for medical or psychiatric treatment. If you are physically dependent on alcohol, please seek professional medical support before making changes to your drinking.
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If you feel like the group simply isn’t the right space for you, let me know within 48 hours of the program starting and I will organise a refund, minus processing and/or conversion fees.
After that, there are no refunds for change of mind.
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While 1:1 coaching is personalised to your specific journey, Breaking the Loop provides the added benefit of a group dynamic where you can learn from others, share insights, and support each other.
It’s a more affordable way to receive guidance, experience profound transformation & learn from and be cheered on by others!If you prefer the privacy & intimacy of 1:1, please contact me or book here https://fayelawrencetherapycoaching.as.me/schedule/4b2c719b
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As much or as little as suits you! This program has been designed so that you can do as much or as little as you like to fit our busy ADHD lives that ebb and flow - and our fluctuating energy levels.
It’s suggested you allow 90 mins for the live group coaching (or watching replay) with an optional 1-2 hours on daily check ins/group chat, tools and short videos.
If life is busy lifing then my recommendation is always ‘do less’.
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No! The program has been designed with this in mind with the bulk of the learning materials and group participation will be done by short psychoeducation videos, zoom or on our group coaching video app.
There will be worksheets and some readings, but there’s no requirement to engage with them.
Disclaimer: This program is not a substitute for medical or psychiatric treatment. If you are physically dependent on alcohol, please seek professional medical support before making changes to your drinking.
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