About Sobriety & Wellbeing
Experience, Understanding and Support That Feels Personal
Sobriety & Wellbeing was created to offer a more human approach to coordinating alcohol home detox and supporting early recovery.
We understand that talking about your drinking can be difficult. You will be given the time and space to speak openly about what is happening.
Meet Our Founder — Diane Monahan
Sobriety & Wellbeing was founded by Diane Monahan, who brings more than ten years’ professional experience supporting individuals and families affected by addiction.
Before establishing Sobriety & Wellbeing, Diane worked within community addiction services and residential rehabilitation. Her experience includes several years providing aftercare and helping people adjust to life in recovery.
Diane also brings her own experience of long-term recovery. This gives her a genuine understanding of the challenges involved in stopping drinking and making lasting changes.
Her professional background and lived experience shape the values behind Sobriety & Wellbeing and the way it works with clients.
Diane continues to play an active role in the service, working alongside other professionals where their support is appropriate.
Our Approach
Personal Attention
We take the time to listen and understand each person’s circumstances, concerns and reasons for seeking help.
Compassionate Communication
We recognise that everyone’s experience is different. Our conversations are handled with sensitivity, patience and respect.
Honesty and Clarity
We provide straightforward information, set realistic expectations and explain any costs before you make a decision.
A Focus on Lasting Change
Our approach considers not only stopping drinking but also the positive changes that can help someone build a more stable future.
Professionals We Work Alongside
Sobriety & Wellbeing works alongside external professionals who contribute according to their individual roles.
Each professional remains responsible for the service they provide.
Laura Smart
Integrative Therapist | MBACP, MNCPS Accr, Dip Hyp
Laura is an NCPS Accredited Counsellor and a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She has more than 15 years’ experience in private practice, alongside clinical experience in rehabilitation and treatment centres in the UK and Europe.
Laura trained at the Gestalt Centre in London and has undertaken further training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy. She also holds a Diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy and is a trauma-informed practitioner.
She supports adults affected by trauma, alcohol or drug use, addictive behaviours, overwhelming stress and emotional dysregulation. Her compassionate approach is tailored to the individual and can include one-to-one therapy, trauma-recovery work, relapse-prevention support and DBT skills training.
Sessions are available in person and online.
Lori Crawford
Integrative Counsellor | Registered Member MBACP
Lori holds a CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Integrative Therapeutic Counselling and has more than six years’ experience working within addiction and trauma services, including detox and residential rehabilitation settings.
She supports adults affected by alcohol or drug use, trauma, anxiety, shame, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, and emotional regulation.
Her trauma-informed approach draws on Person-Centred, Psychodynamic, Transactional Analysis and Somatic methods, adapting counselling to each person’s individual needs.
Sessions are available online, by telephone and in person in the Watford area.
Where an additional professional service is optional or arranged separately, its availability and cost will be explained before you decide whether to proceed.
Would You Like to Talk?
Contact Sobriety & Wellbeing for a free and confidential consultation.
We will listen to your concerns and help you understand the support available.