Hi, I’m
Corey Anderson
Sherwood Park,AB
Summary
Counsellor with a strong foundation in addiction and mental health practice, offering experience in individual counselling, group facilitation, psychoeducation, assessment, and treatment planning. Practice is grounded in a relational, trauma-informed, and emotionally attuned approach, with a commitment to creating affirming spaces where clients feel safe, respected, and understood. Clinical interests include attachment, neurodiversity, 2SLGBTQIA+ populations, addiction, relationships, and supporting clients as they navigate identity, emotional pain, and meaningful change.
Overview
12
years of professional experience
1
Certificate
Work History
YEG Family CounsellingEdmonton, AB
Mental Health Therapy Intern
09.2025 - Current
Job overview
- Provide individual and couples counselling to adults (18+) under clinical supervision.
- Apply attachment-informed and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) principles in individual and relational work.
- Facilitate exploration of emotional patterns, protective strategies, and relational cycles.
- Collaborate with clients to establish therapeutic goals and monitor progress.
- Maintain ethical documentation in accordance with professional and site standards.
- Engage in regular clinical supervision to strengthen case conceptualization and intervention skills.
- Integrate culturally responsive and affirming practices when working with neurodivergent, queer, and BIPOC clients.
- Develop competence in balancing emotional processing with structured intervention.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to ensure comprehensive care for clients.
Recovery AlbertaEdmonton, Canada
Addiction Counsellor
01.2016 - Current
Job overview
- Develop patient care plans and documented progress toward goals.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive client care.
- Establish strong rapport with clients through active listening techniques and empathy.
- Educate family members on the nature of addiction and ways to best support their loved ones during treatment and beyond.
- Implement evidence-based interventions to help clients overcome personal barriers to recovery.
- Facilitate therapeutic groups for clients experiencing mental health and addiction issues.
Poundmaker's Lodge Treatment CentreSt. Albert, Canada
Addiction Counsellor
04.2015 - 01.2016
Job overview
- Integrated Indigenous culture and spiritual practices into addiction recovery plans.
- Developed customized aftercare plans to support reintegration into community.
- Led individual and group counselling sessions to meet a variety of therapeutic needs for recovering individuals.
Woods HomesLethbridge, AB
Youth and Family Counsellor
03.2014 - 04.2015
Job overview
- Supported youth in crisis within an emergency shelter setting.
- Assisted families navigating children’s mental health and addiction challenges.
- Supervised family visits to support parent–child connection and safety.
- Facilitated recreational and life skills groups for youth.
Education
University of LethbridgeLethbridge, AB
from Master of Counselling
05-2026
University of LethbridgeLethbridge, AB
from Bachelor of Health Science (Addiction Counselling)
05-2015
Certification
- Fundamentals of Emotionally Focused Therapy [International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy] 04/2025
- Basic Life Support - CPR [Heart and Stroke Foundation] 03/2026
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention [Alberta Health Services] 03/2024
- Certified Rainbow Advocate Clinical Specialist [International Institute for Trauma & Addiction Professionals] 09/2022
- Certified Sex Addiction Therapist [International Institute for Trauma & Addiction Professionals] 12/2018
Accomplishments
- Guest speaker at PsychConnect, an event by the Undergraduate Psychology Association at the University of Alberta
- Developed and facilitated a workshop to support colleagues in becoming better-informed allies for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
- Guest lecturer for a gambling addiction course, HLSC 3700 at the University of Lethbridge.
Timeline
Mental Health Therapy Intern
YEG Family Counselling
09.2025 - Current
Addiction Counsellor
Recovery Alberta
01.2016 - Current
Addiction Counsellor
Poundmaker's Lodge Treatment Centre
04.2015 - 01.2016
Youth and Family Counsellor
Woods Homes
03.2014 - 04.2015
University of Lethbridge
from Master of Counselling
University of Lethbridge
from Bachelor of Health Science (Addiction Counselling)
Professional Memberships
Association of Counselling Therapy of Alberta (ACTA)
- Registered Counselling Therapist
- Registered Addiction Counsellor
Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA)
- Professional Member
International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals (IITAP)
Awards and Scholarships
Metis Scholar Award - 2026
- Established to help alleviate financial need and to encourage post-secondary achievement on the part of Métis students studying at the University of Lethbridge.
Alberta Graduate Excellence Scholarship - 2024
- The Alberta Graduate Excellence Scholarship recognizes outstanding academic achievement of students pursuing graduate studies in Alberta.