Hello, I’m Michael. 

I suffered with crippling Real Event OCD and addiction problems for many years, leading to moments of severe crisis.  Now, for the first time in my adult life, I am experiencing deep recovery and rediscovering the joys of life.  That is thanks to the tools and support I have gathered along my recovery journey, which I want to share with you. 

My motivations for writing this book were to help you understand Real Event OCD better, to know that recovery is possible, and to offer a range of evidence-backed information and tools which will support your own recovery.

I draw on my experiences of therapy, formal counselling training, 12-step programmes, and varied roles supporting people through mental ill health, addiction and disability.

There’s no judgment and no preaching.  I simply want you to feel less alone and better equipped to journey towards a more enjoyable life.