Tom Morin

I began my working life in the military. After eleven years of military service, then a year working on drilling rigs in Northern Canada, I went back to school and soon moved into the corporate world, where I spent over twenty years in technical and leadership roles. Then, after coaching and consulting in various organizations for three years, I was an instructor at universities in Western Canada. I’m also in my fifth year of volunteering on the crisis lines at the Calgary Distress Centre.

I’m completing a Master of Counselling Psychology at City University in Calgary, and I’m seeking a counselling internship starting in January of 2027. This is my third graduate degree, in addition to a Doctor of Social Sciences and a Master of Interdisciplinary Studies.

My goal is to become a Registered Psychologist and I’m excited about starting this next chapter in my career journey.

Here is a video of my first counselling role-play at City University.

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Tom’s Counselling Practice Goals and Experience

I have good micro-skills in counselling sessions and quickly build rapport. My challenging personal and career experiences, and my experience on the crisis lines, enables me to connect with a diverse population.

I‘m interested in working with adults who are struggling with stress and coping in the workplace, addiction, relationship challenges, and navigating major life change events, such as divorce, job loss, and retirement.

Also, due to my military experience, I’m interested in working with first responders, military personnel, and veterans who struggle with trauma, stress and coping in the workplace, and finding fulfilment and meaning in their personal lives.

I’m interested in short-term therapy modalities (CBT, SFBT, ACT, EMDR), and I’m continuously upgrading my skills.

By the end of 2026, I will have completed all the counselling courses in my Masters program: family, addiction, grief & loss, group, couples, trauma, child & adolescent, and sexuality counselling. Theory and ethics courses will also be completed.

Here is a video of my first counselling role-play at City University.

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Employment experience:

  • Faculty: Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, 2021 - 2025

  • Contract Instructor: Royal Roads University, Mount Royal University, Bow Valley College, 2016 - 2021

  • Team Leader, Safety Codes Compliance: Cenovus Energy, 2011 - 2018

  • Automation Coordinator: Pengrowth Energy, 2010 - 2011

  • Senior Technologist and Project Manager: Suncor Energy/Petro-Canada, 1997 - 2010

  • Roughneck: Kenting Hi-Tower Drilling, 1994 - 1995

  • Soldier and Technician: Canadian Armed Forces, 1983 - 1994

Education:

  • Master of Counselling Psychology, expected 2027

  • Doctor of Social Sciences, 2024

  • Master of Interdisciplinary Studies, 2015

  • Graduate Certificate in Executive Coaching, 2013

  • University certificates in Human Resources Management, Change Management, and Occupational Health and Safety, 2012 - 2015

  • Engineering Technology Diploma, 1997

Notable accomplishments:

  • Founder of the SAIT Veteran’s Achievement Award

  • Author of Your Best Work: Create the Working Life That’s Right for You, and A Hiker’s Guide to Scrambling Safely

  • Journeyman Electrician

  • Recipient of the Royal Roads University Founders’ Award

  • Nominated for the Direct Energy Volunteer Citizen of the Year

  • Canadian Peacekeeping Service Medal

  • United Nations Protection Force Medal - Yugoslavia UNPROFOR

Volunteer commitments:

  • Crisis line responder: Distress Centre Calgary

Prospective employers can contact me to receive a detailed CV.

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City University Counselling Internship Requirements

City University requires Master of Counselling Psychology students to complete two three-month counselling internships. A comprehensive internship manual is available upon request, however, the following is a summary of the requirements:

  • Both internships may be completed at the same agency

  • Each three-month internship must include:

    • Clinical hours:

      • 100 hours of direct, face-to-face client counselling

      • 25 collaborative hours (shadowing, peer consultation, case management, etc.)

    • 1 hour of supervision for every 5 clinical hours (total of 25 hours of supervision)

  • Internship supervisors must be certified and licensed practitioners and must have a minimum of 3 years of clinical experience

  • Students must carry their own liability insurance

Please contact me for more information.

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