General Questions

FORGE Coaching is a resilience-focused coaching and education brand created by James Hamell. It helps people rebuild confidence, identity, discipline, and structure through the FORGE Method.

Foundation. Ownership. Resilience. Growth. Execution — the 5 pillars of the method.

James Hamell is a resilience coach, author, and lived-experience practitioner who rebuilt his life after severe mental illness. He later worked in mental health settings and created the FORGE Method to help others rebuild structure, confidence, and purpose.

We work with men and women who feel stuck, lost, overwhelmed, or disconnected; people in recovery; clinicians; organisations; and members of the general public who want practical resilience tools.

Questions About 1:1 Coaching

Yes — as long as you are safe and under appropriate clinical support if needed. James is not a therapist and does not diagnose, but the coaching is trauma-informed, structured, and supportive.

You work through the FORGE Method in a structured, personalised way: routines, resilience tools, identity work, discipline, meaning, and clear weekly actions.

Currently coaching is delivered online for accessibility and consistency.

There are 6-week and 12-week options, plus a high-support plan. Sessions happen weekly.

If you want structure, resilience, accountability, and a practical plan — coaching is a great fit. Book a clarity call to discuss your goals.

Questions About Workshops

Yes — James delivers training on resilience tools, engagement, structure building, and the FORGE Method for mental health professionals.

Yes — all workshops are available in-person or online.

Absolutely. James has experience delivering sessions for vulnerable individuals, recovery groups, and grassroots organisations.

Yes — workshops on resilience, confidence building, discipline, and purpose are available for the general public.

Questions About the Books

It's James's true story of mental illness, breakdown, recovery, and rebuilding — a raw, honest book designed to offer hope and guidance.

A practical, modular workbook full of tools, exercises, and frameworks for surviving crisis and rebuilding structure.

Yes — clinicians, support workers, and students find them helpful for understanding lived experience and gaining practical tools.

Questions About the Self-Guided Course

The course is currently in development. You can join the waiting list for updates.

Anyone who wants the FORGE Method in an affordable, independent, self-paced format.

Coaching is personalised and interactive. The course is structured and powerful — but designed for independent learning.

Yes — once purchased, you receive lifetime access and all future updates.

Questions About the FORGE Method

It's simple, structured, and built from lived experience. It works even when motivation is low.

Yes — the method is universal and works for any individual wanting practical resilience tools.

Safety & Suitability Questions

No. Coaching is not therapy. It complements therapy for many people but does not replace clinical support.

FORGE Coaching is not an emergency service. You should contact NHS crisis teams or emergency services if you are in immediate danger.

Yes — many clients are rebuilding while receiving clinical support.

Booking & Payment Questions

Through a clarity call or an application form on the coaching page.

Yes — flexible options are available for coaching and the course.

Using the "Hire James" page enquiry form or booking an initial call.

Yes — online delivery is available worldwide.

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