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High functioning alcoholic?
Private, confidential online support to regain control of alcohol, without stepping away from work or life.
High functioning alcoholic doesn’t mean under control
People use the phrase “high functioning alcoholic” when life still looks fine on the outside, but alcohol is starting to feel harder to control.
You can be doing well on paper and still feel scared of what alcohol is becoming.
You might still be performing at work. Still showing up. Still doing what needs to be done. But the pattern is getting harder to ignore:
you think about alcohol more than you want to
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you bargain with yourself, then break the bargain
you wake up anxious, flat, or full of regret
you try to reset, then find yourself back in the same place
This stage is often the most confusing, because life looks “fine” while alcohol feels anything but.
The Other Way
Otherway was built specifically for people who are still functioning - at work, in relationships, in life - but know alcohol is quietly undermining things.
The programme is grounded in research into how people actually change behaviour over time. It draws on neuroscience, psychology, and evidence-based behaviour change to help you regain control of alcohol without blowing up the life you’ve built.
The focus is on:
understanding how alcohol affects your brain, and why control becomes harder over time
creating early stability so life feels less volatile and more manageable
learning how to handle stress, pressure, and emotion without needing alcohol as a release
shifting the mental patterns that keep high-functioning people stuck in cycles of control and relapse
rebuilding confidence, identity, and enjoyment so alcohol stops being central
designing a life that feels full enough that alcohol loses its pull
integrating change into real work, relationships, and daily routines
Otherway isn’t just about stopping or cutting back. It’s about helping you build a life you don’t feel the need to escape from.
Private and confidential
Many high-functioning people don’t seek help because they can’t afford exposure.
Otherway is completely private and delivered online, so you can work on this seriously without stepping away from your role, responsibilities, or reputation.
There’s no need to explain yourself to colleagues, clients, or anyone else. You can address this discreetly, alongside the life you already have.
How the programme works
Otherway is a structured online programme designed to support change week by week, without overwhelming you.
The core programme runs for 12 weeks, followed by a lighter support phase to help you integrate what you’ve built into everyday life.
Each week includes two focused modules and a private coaching session. The work is designed to fit around demanding schedules, not compete with them.
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LEARN
Focused material to understand what’s happening and why.
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Reflect
Guided prompts to connect ideas to your own experience.
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Apply
Practical exercises to try during the week.
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CONNECT
A private coaching session for support and perspective.
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INTEGRATE
Simple activities to carry into daily life.
Who this is for
Otherway is likely a good fit if you:
are still functioning at work and in life, but alcohol feels increasingly hard to manage
have tried rules, resets, and moderation, and keep circling back
feel mentally preoccupied with alcohol more than you want to be
want privacy, discretion, and a serious, intelligent approach
have some support around you, even if this is something you keep private
You don’t need to have lost everything.
You do need to be honest that this can’t carry on.
Who it’s not for
Otherway isn’t designed for:
people who need medical detox or urgent clinical support
anyone experiencing severe withdrawal symptoms
people living completely alone without access to nearby support
those seeking trauma therapy or specialist mental health treatment
crisis situations that require immediate intervention
In these cases, more appropriate medical or therapeutic support is strongly advised.
What our clients say...
"Life was becoming a real mess just before I contacted Otherway. I didn’t really know what else to do. I knew I needed to do something, but I was worried that if I went to AA, people I knew would find out.
Doing this programme helped in a way that felt manageable. I got support without having to tell everyone what was going on. I actually looked forward to the sessions and doing the work each week.
I’ve got control of my drinking now, and life feels a lot more stable. I’m really glad I reached out when I did."
-S, London
What our clients say...
“Life pressures had just got on top of me. I loved my job, but it stressed me out so much that I couldn’t wait to get home and numb out every night.
I knew I needed a break. I even thought about rehab, but there was no way I could take that much time off work.
Otherway felt like it might actually work for my life. I couldn’t believe I’d spent years trying to get a grip on my drinking — and things started to shift within the first week. Looking back at where I was compared to now feels unreal. For the first time in a long time, I feel positive about the future.”
-K, Kent
What our clients say...
“I don’t really know when alcohol crept into my life, but at some point I realised I couldn’t go a day without it. Then my daughter made a comment that really hit me in the gut, and I knew I had to do something.
I’m so thankful I came across Otherway. It was exactly what I needed at that point. The modules really helped, and week by week I felt like I was getting back to myself — and even becoming a better version of me than I’d given up on a long time ago.
The change in my relationship with my kids has been the biggest thing. I’m more present, and alcohol just isn’t something I’m constantly thinking about anymore.”
-D, London
Have you tried to control your drinking on your own?
Days off. Switching drinks. Setting limits. Dry January.
Maybe it worked in the past. For a while. Then it slipped back in. You promised yourself you’d get on top of it again, and somehow you’re still trying to work it out alone.
From the outside, everything can look fine. You get up. You show up. You do what needs to be done. But inside, it feels anything but steady. You might wake up wondering how things ended up like this again, power through the day, then fall back into the same pattern by evening.
It’s confusing to feel alcohol slipping out of control when, in other areas of your life, you’re capable, reliable, and functioning - or just about holding it together.
This isn’t a life you’re really living. It’s more like going through the motions, telling yourself that if you just try harder, you’ll be able to change it.
It doesn’t have to stay this way. There are ways to regain control over alcohol and start living to your full potential - the life you’ve always known you’re capable of.
…the life you deserve.
Book a free, confidential consultation
If you’re considering Otherway, the next step is a private conversation to see if it’s the right fit for you.
There’s no commitment, and no pressure to decide anything on the call. It’s simply a chance to talk things through, ask questions, and understand whether this approach makes sense for where you’re at.
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