Robert Felgate

Robert Felgate is a Recovery Manager at Harbor. He supports people recovering from problems with alcohol, drugs or gambling, and he also helps clients who are struggling with stress.

Before moving into recovery work, Robert had a long career in finance. He has also been in recovery himself since 2006, and both experiences shape how he works with clients who want their recovery to last.

As well as supporting recovery itself, he coaches clients on mindset and helps them find a sense of direction once addiction no longer runs their lives.

Professional Background & Qualifications

Robert is a certified counsellor and recovery coach. He transitioned to this work after 35 years in the fast-paced world of finance, leaving the career to focus on addiction recovery and personal development.

Professional Experience

Robert supports people affected by alcohol and substance misuse, gambling and the wider personal challenges that can accompany addiction and recovery.

His work goes beyond initial sobriety to help clients build resilience, challenge limiting beliefs, increase accountability, and set practical goals for the next stage of their lives.

Having been in recovery for many years himself, he knows how hard it can be to keep change going.

Approach to Care

Robert’s recovery coaching is practical, and he holds clients to the commitments they make.

He helps clients understand themselves better and spot what might get in their way. From there, they build daily routines that give their lives more stability and purpose.