About Us

Posted 24 Nov, 2025

Our Founder – John Gillen

Alcohol Recovery Expert

John Gillen, former Director of Rehab Clinics Group and a recovered alcoholic, is widely recognised as a prominent voice in the UKโ€™s addiction recovery community. He was an early advocate for NAD+ focused wellness approaches and gained extensive experience working with people looking to improve their overall wellbeing during lifestyle change. His background and insights have helped shape the thinking behind Sober Reliefโ€™s formulation and philosophy.

Sober Relief Packages

Sober Relief was created by John Gillen, a well-known voice in the UK recovery community. After years of working alongside people striving to build healthier lifestyles, John wanted to create something accessible for everyone – a simple, supportive supplement designed to help people feel more balanced as they work on improving their relationship with alcohol.

More than two years ago, John began developing Sober Relief with experts in nutrition and wellness. Drawing on his own lived experience and his professional background, he focused on selecting ingredients known for general wellbeing support, clarity, and day-to-day balance. The formula went through careful development, review, and refinement to ensure consistency and quality.

Our goal is not to offer medical treatment or quick fixes – but rather to provide honest, supportive daily nutrition that can accompany someone on their personal journey toward healthier habits.


Our Ingredients & Why We Use Them

Our formula combines key ingredients chosen for their role in supporting overall wellbeing, focus, and balance. Below is a simple explanation of each ingredient and why John and the team selected them.

Bacopa Monnieri โ€” 1000 mg

Bacopa is a traditional herbal ingredient used for supporting focus, calmness, and mental clarity. John valued its long-standing role in general wellness and believed it could support people looking to feel more centred and consistent in their daily habits.

Acetate โ€” 250 mg

Acetate is included as a supportive compound linked with energy processes and overall metabolic balance. Johnโ€™s experience taught him the importance of stability and wellbeing during lifestyle change, and acetate contributes to a more rounded formula.

MCT Oil Powder โ€” 250 mg

MCT oil is known for offering clean, steady energy and supporting mental clarity. John chose to include it because many people working on behaviour change benefit from consistent daily energy and focus.


Other Ingredients

  • HPMC Capsule (Size 00) โ€“ A plant-based capsule shell
  • Microcrystalline Cellulose โ€“ Bulking agent to ensure consistent dosage
  • Magnesium Stearate โ€“ Anti-caking agent to maintain capsule quality

These ingredients ensure the formula remains stable, easy to take, and reliable.


Our Mission

Sober Relief exists to support people who want to feel better, think clearer, and create healthier drinking habits. Everything we produce is guided by experience, care, and a genuine commitment to helping people make meaningful long-term lifestyle changes.



โ€œWOWโ€

Cutting back on drinking has always been difficult for me, and Iโ€™ve struggled to stay consistent. Since adding this supplement to my daily routine, Iโ€™ve felt more balanced and supported in making healthier choices. Iโ€™ve managed to stay alcohol-free for the past three months – the longest Iโ€™ve ever maintained – and Iโ€™m really happy with the progress Iโ€™ve made.
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Natasha Dunn

โ€œAmazing Productโ€

I used to have a strong habit of unwinding with red wine after work, and breaking that routine was always really challenging. Since adding Sober Relief into my wellness routine, Iโ€™ve felt more in control of my habits and motivated to make healthier choices. Iโ€™ve gone six months without red wine now, which Iโ€™m really proud of, and Iโ€™ve found this product to be a great support along the way.
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Eleanor Reid

Our customers love it

Donโ€™t just take our word for it, listen to them

At Sober Relief, customer satisfaction is our top priority. We prioritise customer satisfaction to ensure our products provide effective support on the journey to sobriety. Satisfied customers trust our products and have confidence in our ability to help them achieve their goals of reducing alcohol consumption.

What are the potential benefits to Sober Relief?

Start your wellness journey with a 30-day supply

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Reduced Cravings

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Improved Mental Health

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Financial Savings

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