Who Benefits from The Sinclair Method?
The Sinclair Method (TSM) is designed for people who want to regain control
over their drinking, whether you want to cut down, stop completely or reduce
harm. TSM is suitable for many types of drinkers, including those who:
- You tell yourself you’ll just have one or two…
…then somehow the glass keeps refilling. You’re not getting blackout drunk, you’re still holding everything together – but you’re drinking more than you want to, more often than you’d like, and you’re tired of the same cycle on repeat.
- You’ve tried to cut down before – and it didn’t stick.
You set rules, delete the delivery apps, swear off drinking after a heavy night. It works for a while… until stress hits or there’s an event. One exception becomes a lost weekend. Each “restart” chips away at your confidence and you start to wonder if anything will work for you.
- It feels like your cravings decide for you.
All day you tell yourself “not tonight” – then an urge hits and it’s like your brain changes channel. Logic and willpower disappear. You find yourself pouring a drink almost on autopilot, and only afterwards you ask, “Why did I do that again?
- On paper you’re doing fine. Inside, you’re worried.
Maybe your GP has mentioned your liver. Maybe your partner has commented on your drinking. Maybe you’re just tired of waking up groggy and anxious, wondering what last night is doing to your body, your relationships, your work. You don’t want a label or rehab – you just want to get back in control before things get worse.
- You don’t want to be teetotal – you just want control back.
You’re not looking for a lifetime of “I can never drink again.” You want to be able to enjoy a drink without it snowballing. To say yes or no and mean it. To go to social events without worrying how far you’ll go. You want a medical, structured way to cut down – not a one-size-fits-all abstinence rule.
- The “Using Alcohol to Sleep or Switch Off”
Alcohol used to feel like the only way you could switch off your brain. Now it’s wrecking your sleep and leaving you more tired, not less. You don’t want to live in permanent burnout – you want a structured way to reduce drinking and rebuild real rest.
- The “Tried Other Programmes, Didn’t Click with Abstinence”
You’ve already tried to get help. Maybe you sat in groups that didn’t feel like ‘your people’ or followed rules that didn’t fit your life. You respect those routes but they’re not for you. You’re looking for a different, evidence-based approach that doesn’t demand total abstinence on day one.
TSM may be right for you
- You drink
regularly (more than once a week)
- Your
tolerance or cravings have increased
- “Just one
or two” rarely works as planned
- You’re
ready to follow a simple, science-backed process
TSM may not be suitable
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Severe liver or kidney disease
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Pregnant or breastfeeding
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On opioid medication or in opioid
treatment?
We can still help by delivering alternative medication.
Please speak to our clinician for advice
How Does The Assessment Work?
Every client receives a private, confidential medical assessment with an
experienced clinician. There’s no judgement and no pressure to quit
overnight, just honest discussion about your history, health and goals.
Our clinicians assess your suitability for TSM, answer your questions and
explain what to expect. If you’re a good fit, you’ll receive a tailored
treatment plan and prescription support to get started with confidence.
Confidential Medical Consultation
Ongoing Support & Guidance
What Makes The Sinclair Method Different?
Unlike willpower-only or abstinence-only approaches, TSM works with your
biology to gradually extinguish the craving for alcohol. There’s no daily
struggle or requirement to quit all at once, just proven science, step by
step.
- TSM: Science-based, no forced abstinence, reduces
cravings, retrains drinking behaviour
- Traditional Abstinence: Stop immediately, higher
relapse risk, relies on willpower alone
- Willpower-Only: No medical support, often leads to
cycles of binge and guilt