Keep your career in motion: Discreet at-home addiction support
Our 10-week, structured program provides discreet and remote counselling so you can recover without stepping away from your professional life. No rehab centres, no downtime—just genuine, results-driven support for lasting change. Tailored exclusively for busy professionals seeking an executive-level solution to addiction. Discreet executive addiction counselling: an executive rehab alternative built for at-home addiction recovery.
- Helping Executives Find Peace & Balance
David McCarthy
10-Week Executive Recovery Program
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Hello, I'm David McCarthy
Founder of DM Counselling here in Sydney. If you’re a high-achieving professional or executive struggling with addiction—whether it’s alcohol, substances, or process addictions like gambling or sex—you’ve come to the right place. Our 10-week Executive Addiction Recovery Program is designed to integrate seamlessly with your busy schedule, offering unlimited phone and email support, weekly one-on-one sessions, and private video lessons—all from the comfort of your own home.
Plus, it’s entirely tax-deductible as a business expense, providing an added financial advantage. Recovery doesn’t require publicity, but it does require a plan. Let’s get started on your path to genuine, long-term change.
This is private addiction treatment designed specifically for professionals, a form of addiction counselling for professionals and addiction recovery for professionals that fits around board meetings, travel and deadlines, not the other way around.
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Confidential recovery for busy executives
As a top-level executive or high-performing professional, you juggle constant deadlines, high-stakes decisions, and enormous responsibility—all under the watchful eye of shareholders, teams, and clients. In the whirlwind of delivering results, unhealthy coping mechanisms like alcohol, prescription medications, or other compulsive behaviours can quietly take hold. Checking into a public rehab or taking extended leave isn’t a realistic option when your leadership is on the line. Yet ignoring the problem only compounds the pressure and deepens the cycle of dependency, placing both your career and personal wellbeing at risk.
What is executive rehab, and how is it different from traditional rehab?
Executive rehab is a confidential addiction treatment program built around a professional’s schedule, sometimes searched as rehab for executives. Unlike traditional residential rehab, this executive drug treatment (also called executive substance abuse treatment) and executive alcohol recovery program runs online or in a private Balmain practice, offering a private rehab alternative with no facility stay, no leave of absence, and no disruption to your career.
- Weekly 1-1 Psychotherapy sessions
- Unlimited phone and email support
- Private video lessons
- Personalised recovery plan
- Tax-deductible as a business expense
Imagine life without addiction holding you back
From a personal rock bottom to transforming thousands of lives – my journey gives me a unique perspective on executive recovery and wellness.
- 5/5
Average rating
“I never thought an online programme could work for me, but David proved me wrong. I’m now 9 months sober, happier at work, and still holding onto my privacy.”
Anonymous
“Over 2.5 years of therapy with David, I’ve maintained sobriety with support blending therapist and friend. His lived experience offers valuable counselling, helping me overcome addiction, an eating disorder, and trauma.”
Anonymous
“This was exactly what I needed. The flexibility and privacy meant I didn’t have to stop my busy schedule. David’s approach is empathetic and effective.”
Anonymous
“Before meeting David, I couldn’t maintain sobriety or be honest with myself. Since starting therapy with him, I’m sober, honest and have addressed relationship and anxiety issues. His support has helped me immensely.”
Aaron
“After hospital admission for drug dependency, David’s warm, engaging approach made me feel safe and hopeful. One-on-one therapy with him clicked, offering a non-judgmental space to explore my feelings.”
Anonymous
“My recovery was private, quick, and thorough. I avoided the stigma of rehab and still got the help I needed. It changed my life.”
Anonymous
Key Benefits
A Concierge approach: Recover without pausing your career
Executive Addiction Specialist
“Over the past decade, I’ve supported high-level executives across Sydney’s top industries, witnessing firsthand the extreme pressure that fuels addictive behaviours. My goal is to offer a private, judgment-free path to lasting recovery—no public clinics, and zero disruption to your demanding professional life.”
-David McCarthy
When you join the 10-week Executive Addiction Recovery Program, you’ll acquire sustainable sobriety or moderation skills skills, reinforce resilience against stress and burnout, and restore a healthier work-life balance. You also gain complete discretion and the option for continued one-on-one support, ensuring that every milestone unlocks a stronger, more fulfilling trajectory—both professionally and personally.
Is corporate-funded addiction treatment confidential?
Yes. This corporate addiction treatment program can be funded by your employer as an occupational health benefit while remaining entirely confidential. Invoices list only “Executive Coaching Services,” so this professional addiction treatment never appears on your record as rehab.
Complete Confidentiality
Addiction thrives in secrecy. Your recovery, however, remains entirely confidential and no public records of rehab stays.
Executive-Level Experience
Ultimate Convenience
Real-Time, Unlimited Support
Customised for You
Flexibility
Program Roadmap
A 10-week roadmap to lasting recovery
This structured programme delivers ten weeks of intensive, confidential support online or, if you prefer, face-to-face in our private Balmain practice. Each week you meet privately with David, building sequentially through stress mastery, habit formation and relapse prevention. Between sessions, you have unlimited phone and email check-ins; David will make himself available for guidance and support. Exclusive video tutorials and exercises reinforce every lesson. Designed for executives, the programme safeguards your privacy at every step: all details remain strictly confidential, and it can be claimed as a tax-free occupational health benefit. Your receipt will list only “Executive Coaching Services” and will not disclose the purpose of the coaching. Whether your focus is executive alcohol recovery, executive burnout treatment, or broader addiction recovery for professionals, each week is tailored to your specific pattern of stress and coping.
Foundation & Trust
We map out your history and set personalised goals. We create a perspective shift so that you can see the forest for the trees.
Self-Awareness
You are equipped with the primary method of treatment for the disease of addiction. We attack the root cause, not the symptoms.
Behaviour Change
We develop practical strategies to manage triggers and cravings, reducing relapse risk and safeguarding progress.
Stress Mastery
We explore lived experience, showing how emotional dysregulation fuels addiction and how to regain calm control.
Meditation & Mindfulness
Deepen self-connection through guided practice, cultivating durable peace of mind and sharpened present-moment awareness.
Mindset Work
Understand the genesis of your addictions through the lens of Attachment Theory (the underpinnings of modern-day psychotherapy).
Grief and Loss
Letting go of addiction feels like losing a best friend; we honour the loss and foster transformative growth.
Work-Life Balance
Align daily routines with renewed priorities so you stay committed to change despite relentless executive pressures.
Relapse Prevention
Detect psychological defence mechanisms early, neutralising them before they undermine progress and trigger relapse.
Co-dependency
It’s not a dirty word; it’s a survival strategy. Together we’ll transform co-dependence into healthy interdependence, updating your relationship templates for long-term, mutually supportive connections.
About David McCarthy: David brings a unique combination of lived experience and professional expertise. A recovered addict himself, he retrained as a counsellor and has spent 10+ years specialising in addiction recovery for high achievers. He founded David McCarthy Counselling in 2015 and is accredited by PACFA. David often says: “I’ve been to many rehabs in my time, both as patient and as practitioner, to know what works and what doesn’t.” He has guided thousands of executive professionals through recovery, empowering them to reclaim their lives. David understands the exact pressures you face and provides a supportive, judgement-free space to heal.
A 10-week recovery programme designed for busy executives. Discreet, adaptable, and built around your lifestyle.
Experience real, measurable change.
- Improved Wellbeing: Reduced anxiety, clarity of mind, and better physical health. Recovery often brings improved physical and psychological health, improved quality of life and satisfaction.
- Emotional Balance: Freedom from guilt and fear; you’ll learn healthier ways to handle stress so you feel calm and in control.
- Career Impact: Many clients see their productivity and decision-making improve once they’re sober and clear-headed. Your reputation and performance benefit when your struggles stay private and resolved.
- Stronger Relationships: As you heal, family and colleagues notice. Rebuilding trust and connecting authentically with others leads to a more supported and connected life.
- Lasting Results: Tools for maintaining sobriety and preventing relapse, so gains are sustained.
You don’t have to struggle in silence any longer
Take the first step – you deserve expert help that fits your life. Schedule your free confidential assessment now, and see how our 10-week programme can work for you.
Pricing
We make it straightforward
A discreet, remote, and tax-deductible addiction recovery program tailored for high-performing professionals. Whether you need a one-off executive rehab for addiction assessment or the full at-home addiction recovery program, pricing is transparent from the start.
Need a custom plan for your company?
Introductory Assessment
$
750
+ GST
A 60-minute personal session. You’ll share your story and get an action plan outline. A risk-free way to see if this approach suits you.
- 60-minute video consultation
- Comprehensive clinical assessment
- Personalised recovery roadmap
- 7-day post-session email support
10-Week Programme
$
25,000
+ GST
The full package of 10 coaching sessions, unlimited support, all learning materials, and follow-up resources.
- Everything in the Introductory Assessment
- Ten weekly sessions
- Unlimited text, phone and email support
- Access to video lessons and tools
- Fully tailored recovery plan
- Personalised relapse-prevention plan
- 30-day post-programme check-in
Why this programme offers superior value
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Our Executive Programme
Luxury In-patient Rehab
Standard Coaching
Weekly cost equivalent
$2,500 (with on-call support)
$14,000 – $77,000 per week
$311 per 60-minute session
Work disruption
None – do it around your schedule
4-to-12 weeks leave
N/A – but limited scope
Customisation
Designed for high-stress executives
Generic protocols (one size fits all approach)
Business coaching (no addiction focus)
Privacy
Total anonymity (no travel, no facility registration)
Shared staff & other clients
Dependent on clinic
Expertise
Addiction specialist
Medical + counsellors (focus on detox)
No addiction certification
Mode of delivery
100% online or in person, private 1:1
In-person residential (often 30+ days)
Office/phone sessions, not specialised
Frequently Asked Questions
We know this programme is unique, and you may have more questions before taking the next step. Below, you’ll find answers to the most common enquiries about confidentiality, scheduling, outcomes and more—so you can decide with confidence.
How private is this?
Completely private. Sessions are encrypted and only between you and David. Your identity is protected at all times.
Can I fit this program into my busy schedule?
Is the program tax-deductible?
Is online therapy effective?
What if I miss a week?
What types of addictions does the program address?
How does unlimited support function?
What technology do I need to participate?
Can I travel or work across time zones?
What kind of support is available after completing the 10-week program?
What is executive rehab?
Is there an alternative to residential rehab for executives?
What is executive drug treatment?
Do you offer addiction help for executives dealing with alcohol specifically?
Can professionals outside the C-suite use this program?
Does the program address executive burnout as well as addiction?
Is at-home addiction recovery actually effective?
No obligation
Ask anything.
You don’t have to decide today.
Choosing the right path to recovery is a significant decision. If you’d like more details about the Private Introductory Assessment, the Comprehensive 10-Week Recovery Programme, or simply want to discuss how David’s approach could fit your needs, please complete the form.
David answers his own correspondence, promptly and discreetly to help you take the next step.
- You needn’t say what it’s about. Plenty of first messages are two lines long.
- Nothing appears on any public record. No facility registration, and no chance of running into colleagues.
- Asking costs nothing and commits you to nothing. The introductory assessment is $750 + GST, only when you choose it.
Ask David a question
Answered personally, usually within one business day.
Asking commits you to nothing at all.
Or call us directly — 02 9140 0111
Ready to transform your life?
Take the first step – you deserve expert help that fits your life. Schedule your Introductory Assessment now, and see how our 10-week programme can work for you.