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BEFORE YOU DECIDE

You don’t have to stop drinking to start.

If you want to change your relationship with alcohol, talk through what that could look like. The first step is a free conversation, not a commitment to a programme.

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If willpower was enough

If willpower alone worked you would have fixed this already

You are not weak if you cannot simply stop drinking. Many people who come to us are high functioning, keeping life going on the outside while feeling stuck in the same drinking pattern underneath.

You might recognise yourself in some of these:

  • You plan for one or two drinks, then the glass keeps refilling.
  • You have had “last drinks” or dry months, then stress or events knock you off track.
  • You spend the day saying “not tonight”, then an urge hits and it feels like autopilot takes over.
  • On paper you are doing fine, yet you are worried about sleep, health, relationships or work.

The Sinclair Method UK programme is built for people in this space. You do not want labels or extremes. You want a calm, structured, clinician-led way to feel in control again before things go further than you are comfortable with.

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A CLEAR FIRST STEP

What happens after you book

01

Your free call

A 15-minute conversation with a senior coach. Ask questions, explain what you want to change and decide whether to go further.

02

Your doctor consultation

If you choose to go ahead, a UK-registered doctor reviews your health and medicines and decides whether treatment is suitable.

03

Your treatment plan

If prescribed, arrange your medication with the dispensing pharmacy. Medication is paid for separately from the programme.

04

Support along the way

Your coaching, practical learning and private community help you work through your programme.

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Onboarding is usually within 48 hours, subject to suitability, your availability and clinical availability.

The Sinclair Method is more than a programme.

It is a calm, structured way to change your drinking through simple steps that fit into everyday life.

THE SCIENCE

The science behind changing how alcohol feels in your brain

When you drink alcohol your brain releases endorphins that activate opioid receptors. This creates a rewarding effect which over time conditions the brain to associate alcohol with pleasure. The more this pathway is reinforced, the stronger your urges become and the harder it is to cut back.

The Sinclair Method uses a targeted, clinician-led protocol taken before drinking to reduce the reward signal from alcohol. Because the brain no longer receives the same reinforcement, the learned behaviour can gradually weaken.

Read more: Practical steps to reduce alcohol consumption · Coping with alcohol cravings

  • The cue = drinking alcohol
  • The reduced reward = less reinforcement
  • The changing response = less pull to keep going


Over time this is often described as extinction learning. In plain English, your brain unlearns the strong drinking pathway it built over years.

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Changing the
brain’s reward loop

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From cue to urge

Repeated drinking teaches the brain that alcohol equals reward. That learned link can drive urges and keep old patterns alive even when you want to change.

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Blocking the reward signal

Following the Sinclair Method protocol before you drink reduces the usual endorphin reward. Each drinking session becomes a chance for the brain to learn a different response.

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Extinction over time

As the cue stops delivering the same reward, the old drinking pathway weakens. Over time, the pull to keep drinking can fade instead of being reinforced.

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Discover the Sinclair Method UK

Learn how the step by step approach works with clear guidance and structured coaching. This short video outlines the process and what to expect.

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TSM UK 12 WEEK GUIDED PROGRAMME

TSM UK 12 Week Guided Programme A structured supported system to change your drinking over time

This 12 week programme helps you build a consistent Sinclair Method routine before drinking, so your brain stops reinforcing the habit over time. You follow a clear roadmap with clinician oversight, weekly steps and one to one guidance, in a calm approach that fits everyday life.

Sinclair Method UK pricing options and payment plans

Flexible payment options available


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Suitability guarantee
If you are not medically suitable after assessment we refund you, minus a small clinical fee, and help you access alternative support.

*Dispensing costs are not included and are paid separately. Your clinician will advise on suitable options.

A CLEARER PICTURE

Clear costs before you decide

Your programme

£595 for 12 weeks, equivalent to about £7.08 a day over 84 days. This is an illustration of the total, not a daily payment option.

The five-month programme is £795. See the package cards for the support included.

Your medication

The stated estimate is £89–£99 per pack of 28 tablets, paid separately to the pharmacy. Your prescription and pharmacy charges determine the total medication cost; confirm these before ordering.

We source fully licensed naltrexone through our registered pharmacy partner. Your doctor will explain whether it is appropriate for you and how it is prescribed.

If the doctor finds treatment unsuitable, the existing cancellation and refund terms apply, including the clinical assessment deduction. Read the refund policy and ask the team to confirm the amount before paying.

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A LITTLE GUIDANCE

Can we help?

Pick whatever fits. There’s no wrong answer.

I’m ready to start, or I’d like to talkBook a free 15-minute call with a senior coach. Ask your questions and decide on your next step. Onboarding is usually within 48 hours, subject to suitability and availability.I’m not sure it’s right for me5 quick questions, under a minute. Then book your free call if it feels right.