Quiet, expert support, for the moments that matter most.
Private, ADHD-informed recovery support for individuals and families affected by addiction.
Specialist one-to-one support where ADHD, addiction and family concern overlap, led by Naz Hassan, with eighteen years of personal sobriety and a global treatment network behind him.
No pressure. No obligation. Email when it suits you, and Naz will reply personally, usually the same day.
Find your path
"I know how difficult the first conversation can feel. You do not need the perfect words before you reach out."
Naz Hassan, Phoenix GuardiansNo call centres. No pressure. No public programme. Just a confidential conversation with someone who understands the territory.
You're not a case to be managed. You're a person.
Naz Hassan founded Phoenix Guardians on a simple belief: that lasting recovery only happens when the person in front of you is treated as a whole human being, not a diagnosis. With over a decade of professional practice and eighteen years of his own sobriety, Naz brings something rare to this work: lived experience matched with specialist training.
"Recovery is possible. And no one has to walk the path alone."
Naz HassanSpecialist support, built around you.
Private ADHD coaching, addiction recovery support and family intervention guidance, in London and online. Three of the areas we're most often called on, each beginning with one quiet, confidential conversation.
ADHD & Addiction Coaching
When ADHD and substance use are tangled together, treating one without the other rarely works. We support both, side by side.
Learn moreFamily Support
When a loved one is in crisis, we offer a calm, experienced presence, preparing families and guiding the moment with care.
Learn moreSober Coaching & Aftercare
Treatment is the start, not the finish. Ongoing one-to-one support to help your recovery hold up in real life.
Learn moreEverything you share with Phoenix Guardians stays between you and us, from your first message onwards. We never contact family members or third parties without your explicit consent.
Credentials you can trust.
Naz's ADHD coaching is formally accredited by two recognised coaching bodies, the Association for Coaching and the Universal Coaching Alliance, through training delivered by Barrett Coaching & Training Ltd. The full certificates are below.
Naz is a qualified ADHD Coach. Where a formal ADHD diagnosis is needed, we point you towards specialist services, and coaching may be funded through the UK's Access to Work scheme - clients manage their own applications directly with the government.
What people say.
I met Naz at a time when I thought life was about as bad as it could get. He stood by me the whole way, with endless kindness and patience, combined with some much-needed truth, and an ability to get me to listen when nobody else could.
Naz evolved from a sober coach to a friend, and remains a pillar of support for my son, who is now in a remarkably good place, in large part because of Naz's knowledge and compassionate approach.
Common questions, answered simply.
Short, plain-English answers to the questions individuals and families ask us most.
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ADHD and relapse patterns
ADHD can affect impulsivity, emotional regulation and consistency, which can make recovery harder to sustain. Understanding that pattern can change the way support is planned.
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How to talk to someone about addiction
Start calmly, avoid blame, and focus on what you have noticed. The aim is not to win an argument, it is to open a conversation.
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When to consider an intervention
Intervention may be appropriate when conversations keep breaking down, risk is escalating, or the family feels stuck. It is not always the first answer.
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What families should avoid saying
Avoid threats, shame, lectures or repeated arguments. These often increase defensiveness and make it harder to reach the person.
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ADHD coaching vs therapy
Coaching is practical and forward-focused. Therapy usually explores emotional history and deeper psychological patterns. Some people benefit from both.
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Access to Work for ADHD coaching
Clients can explore Access to Work funding directly with the government. You apply yourself - we can point you toward the right resources.
Begin with one private conversation.
You do not need to explain everything at once. A quiet first step is enough.