Professionals & Training

Professionals & Organisations

HR managers or wellbeing leads in workplaces (factories, NHS trusts, care homes, etc.)
Charity managers supporting mental health, women, addiction, carers
Community group organisers (WI, mums’ meetups, menopause groups)
Local councils, adult education, and housing associations
Mental health organisations (local hubs, peer support centres, recovery cafés)
Retreat organisers, event hosts, or even conferences
Other professionals looking to book guest speakers for CPD days

💬 Why Hire Me to Speak at Your Workplace, Event, or Group?

Because you’re not looking for another stale PowerPoint and a dry handout.
You’re looking for a speaker who connects — who brings warmth, humour, lived experience, and genuine expertise to the room.

I’m Valerie Moughan, founder of The Emotional Drinker, and I specialise in emotional transformation, alcohol harm reduction, and mental health support — especially for women balancing careers, caregiving, and everything in between.

Here’s why organisations choose me:

✅ I Speak From Real-Life Experience

With over 25 years of both lived and professional experience, I don’t just talk the talk — I’ve walked it. I’ve been the emotional drinker, the overwhelmed woman, the burnt-out carer. And I’ve worked in addiction services, group facilitation, and dual diagnosis training. That depth shows.

✅ I Make Tough Topics Accessible

Alcohol use, emotional burnout, menopause, anxiety — I cover the subjects that affect real people but are often brushed under the rug. I create safe, relatable, and sometimes funny spaces where people feel seen (and leave with tools that actually work).

✅ I’m Warm, Down-to-Earth, and Engaging

Whether I’m speaking to a room of healthcare workers, a circle of carers, or your company’s wellbeing day — I meet people where they are. No shame, no jargon, no judgment. Just real talk and genuine connection.

✅ I Bring Props, Real-Life Examples, and Games

You won’t find any death-by-slideshow here.
I bring props, interactive games, and real-life examples that keep people awake, laughing, and learning. These tools don’t just entertain — they teach. Staff walk away remembering how to spot emotional drinking, what to do when they’re struggling, and why this matters.

✅ I Tailor Every Talk

No cookie-cutter scripts here. I customise every session based on your group’s needs — whether it’s a one-off talk, a CPD-style training, or a group workshop. Want a session on accidental drink driving, emotional eating, or burnout recovery? I’ve got you.

✅ I Speak Your Employee's Language

If you’re a business with staff, my talk can include the hidden cost of missed days due to drinking, how alcohol impacts performance even when it’s "under control," and how employees can start enjoying their job — even if they currently hate it.

It’s not about judgement. It’s about giving your team the tools to feel better, do better, and be better at work and beyond.

✅ It’s Not Just Awareness — It’s Transformation

This isn’t about ticking a policy box. It’s about changing how people see themselves, how they manage stress, how they support one another — long after I’ve left the room.