Melissa Kelly, Ph.D. is a psychology expert and sobriety coach for high achievers who want to change their drinking habits.

After quitting drinking in 2020, Melissa completed her PhD in consumer psychology and left academia to build her sobriety coaching business. Melissa works with high achievers who struggle with drinking by helping them change their relationship with alcohol without judgment or labels.

Her coaching practice is built upon the frameworks of cognitive behavioural psychology, helping her clients empower themselves throughout their journey by focusing on what is in their control. She also founded the Sober Girls Ireland community that hosts virtual and in-person events for sober and sober-curious women in Ireland.

Melissa’s new podcast ‘Working Sober’ is the go-to show for high achieving professionals who need practical tools on changing their drinking habits. This show also highlights the success stories of people who transformed their careers off the back of quitting drinking.

Melissa is also a professional speaker and provides keynotes on topics such as: The link between alcohol and success and limiting alcohol to boost productivity and well-being.

For more information about Melissa check out her Instagram page https://www.instagram.com/melissakelly.phd/

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