A resilience coach, author, and survivor who rebuilt his life — and now helps others rebuild theirs.
James experienced a severe mental health crisis that led to hospitalisation and a complete loss of identity. Everything he thought he knew about himself was stripped away.
Recovery didn't happen overnight. It was built slowly, deliberately, through small disciplined actions: walking every day, building routine, training, cooking, creating structure where there was none.
Piece by piece, James rebuilt his life. He returned to work, regained confidence, and eventually stepped into leadership roles — not despite his breakdown, but because of what he learned through it.
That lived experience shaped the FORGE Method: Foundation, Ownership, Resilience, Growth, Execution. A clear, practical system rooted in discipline, hope, and the reality of rebuilding from the ground up.
"Recovery isn't about becoming who you were. It's about becoming who you're meant to be."
Built for people who feel lost, stuck, or disconnected from themselves
FORGE was created because James saw that people need structure, not slogans. They need clear tools, not vague promises.
The system is built for real life: simple, repeatable, grounded in behavioural psychology and lived experience. It's designed to help men and women rebuild confidence, discipline, stability, and direction.
The approach is honest: stability first, then growth. You don't build a house from the roof down. You start with the foundation.
Structure.
Strength.
Identity.
Purpose.
FORGE helps you rebuild from the ground up — with clarity, compassion, and a proven system.
Grounded in lived experience and professional expertise
1:1 coaching and group facilitation
Hope Through Discipline & The Resilience Field Manual
For clinicians, service users, and public groups
Working within mental health settings
Construction management and team leadership
Group-based recovery and lived experience work
Trauma-informed understanding from personal recovery journey
A clear, compassionate approach rooted in discipline and lived experience
"You don't need to be ready. You just need to begin."
Motivation fades. Structure stays. Build systems that work even when you don't feel like it.
Discipline isn't punishment — it's proof you care about your future self.
Grand plans often fail. Daily habits rarely do. Start small. Stay consistent.
You can't grow from chaos. We build the foundation before we reach for the stars.
This work requires honesty, ownership, and compassion. Not perfection.
You don't need to be perfect. You just need to keep showing up.
This approach blends lived experience, psychology, spirituality, and practical action into a coherent system.
FORGE supports a wide range of people rebuilding their lives
Men and women rebuilding after identity loss or mental health crisis
People trapped in cycles of inaction or overthinking
Individuals seeking accountability, direction, and practical tools
Service users rebuilding confidence and stability
Mental health professionals learning resilience frameworks
People wanting discipline, confidence, and meaningful direction
The human side of James
Outside of coaching, James is passionate about Muay Thai, strength training, and cooking. These aren't just hobbies — they're extensions of the same principles he teaches: structure, discipline, and showing up consistently.
He's driven by a love of learning and growth, constantly refining his craft and deepening his understanding of resilience, psychology, and behaviour change.
His mission is simple: to give others what he wished he had earlier — a clear path, honest guidance, and someone who understands the struggle.
Faith, meaning, and service play a central role in his journey. James views his work as both a calling and a responsibility — to help others rebuild with the same compassion and structure that helped him.
Muay Thai & strength work
Constant growth & refinement
Faith, meaning & purpose
You don't have to do this alone. Let's start building together.