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.

During my practicum, I‘m hoping to provide counselling services on a range of mental health concerns. Due to my military experience, I’m also interested in working with first responders, military personnel, and veterans. Lastly, I focus much of my spare time learning about individual and group treatment modalities for insomnia.

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

When my practicum starts in January 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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