Meet Veronica Valli
Veronica Valli is a former psychotherapist and now sobriety expert and bestselling author who has been continuously sober since 2000. With more than two decades of professional experience in addiction recovery and her own journey of transformation, she empowers others to live meaningful, alcohol-free lives.
About Veronica
For nearly 20 years, Veronica worked as a psychotherapist in the UK, specializing in addiction across diverse clinical settings, including private practice, the criminal justice system, and as a clinical director of a treatment center. She later founded Soberful, an online recovery community, where she now coaches clients worldwide. Veronica also co-hosts the Soberful podcast and is a sought-after keynote speaker, known for shifting the cultural narrative on sobriety toward empowerment, joy, and freedom.
Years of Clinical Experience
Helping individuals overcome addiction in diverse settings.
Books Published
Author of leading guides on sobriety and recovery.
Years Sober
Continuously sober since May 2, 2000.
Lives Impacted
Through coaching, writing, speaking, and community work.
Read Veronica’s Books
Discover Veronica’s transformative guides to alcohol-free living:
- Soberful: Uncover a Sustainable, Fulfilling Life Free of Alcohol (2022): A step-by-step approach to building a meaningful, lasting sober life.
- Why You Drink and How to Stop: A Journey to Freedom (2013): A powerful exploration of the deeper issues behind drinking.
- Get Sober, Get Free: Your Practical Guide (2013): A practical roadmap to stopping drinking and reclaiming your life.
Upcoming Retreats
Restore: a luxury wellness retreat for sober women
Jan 22-25, 2026
Palmaia – The House of AiA
Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Step away from everything that drains you and into a space designed to restore your energy, spirit, and sense of self. Led by sobriety expert Veronica Valli at Palmaia Resort in Playa del Carmen, this retreat blends wellness therapies, emotional sobriety frameworks, and immersive sisterhood experiences to help you reconnect with your inner strength and joy.
Five Fast Facts
A snapshot of the incredible Veronica Valli:
Sober Since 2000
Veronica has been continuously sober for over two decades.
The Five Pillars
Her method for lasting sobriety centers on Movement, Connection, Balance, Process, and Growth.
Podcast Host
She co-hosts the popular Soberful podcast, reaching listeners worldwide.
UK Psychotherapist
Before moving to the U.S., she worked as an accredited psychotherapist in the UK.
Changing the Narrative
She critiques moderation culture, showing sobriety as a path to joy—not deprivation.
Q&A with Veronica Valli
Behind the Retreats: Veronica’s Story & Expertise
What are some of the events or challenges that led you to develop your work?
I was a teenage drug and alcohol addict; my life was a mess. I was incapable of having a healthy relationship or holding down a job. Desperate and alone, I got sober at 27 years old. Stopping drinking was only the start. When you get sober, it is an invitation to transformational personal development.
Who inspired you when you first started on this journey?
I met a sober woman, and it shocked me as up until that point, I thought everyone drank; I never realised that not drinking alcohol was an option. She gave me a completely different worldview.
What were three of your favorite books that helped you get clear on your path?
- The Sermon on the Mount by Emmett Fox.
- The obstacle is the way by Ryan Holiday.
- A Return to Self by Marrianne Williamson.
What are some ways you manage work life balance?
I am very lucky that my husband is retired, and he does all of the household duties and runs our kids around.
Where do you live now and is this your dream location and why?
I’m originally from the UK but now live in the Deep South (USA).
What do you enjoy doing in your free time?
Spending time with my kids.
Where did you spend most of your childhood?
Norfolk, England.
What are your favorite three movies of all time and why?
- Dr. Zhivago – I loved watching this with my mum, it’s an amazing story.
- Moulin Rouge – I love musicals.
- Aftersun – a very moving film for anyone who has lost a parent.
Tell us about your current or past pets and what they mean to you in your daily life.
I got my first dog four years ago (Cadbury). Before then, I really couldn’t understand why people were so obsessed with their dogs. Now I do. I will never be without a dog again.
What are your morning practices and routines that set you up to win every day?
I’ve had a daily self-reflection practice for over twenty years. I read something that prompts me to think and reflect, and I meditate and pray. Then, I do structured journaling where I write out any resentments, fears, and limiting beliefs I have. I finish with a gratitude list.
What are you passionate about that most people don’t know?
Soccer! Watching England in the World Cup.