St. Albert, Alberta · Online across Canada
Treatment may end.
Recovery support can continue.
Private, practical recovery coaching for people and families seeking accountability, structure and steady support after treatment, between counselling appointments or while waiting for ongoing care.
Certified Recovery Coach (CRCP) · Former President & Executive Board Chair, SMART Recovery Canada · C.Mgr., C.I.M., CM
I'm Bob — a Certified Recovery Coach based in St. Albert, Alberta, with lived recovery experience. I work one-to-one with people and families across Canada to build steady, practical recovery that holds up in everyday life.
Why People Reach Out
People reach out when they want practical support carrying recovery into everyday life.
I have completed treatment and want help maintaining momentum.
I am waiting for counselling or ongoing support and do not want to lose progress.
I am concerned about alcohol or drug use and want a practical plan for change.
I need structure, accountability and help following through.
My family has been affected by addiction and I need support too.
I want to rebuild routines, relationships, confidence and purpose.
Recovery is more than stopping.
It is building a life that works.
Stopping is a beginning. The real work — and the real reward — is the steady rebuilding of routines, relationships, and a sense of purpose that makes recovery worth holding onto.
About Bob
Someone who has walked this road.
Recovery changed my life. Today, I help others build lives they don't need to escape from.
Bob Fisher is a Certified Recovery Coach through Recovery Coach Academy Canada, a trained SMART Recovery Facilitator, and a person with lived recovery experience. He served as the inaugural President and Executive Board Chair of SMART Recovery Canada, helping guide the organization through its growth into a national charity. He brings more than 37 years of leadership, management, coaching, and community service experience.
On June 4, 2026, I celebrated six years in recovery. My experience does not make me an expert on your journey, but it helps me understand many of the challenges, fears, setbacks, and possibilities that recovery can bring. I believe recovery is not about perfection — it is about progress, connection, and building a meaningful life.
I don't see people as cases or diagnoses. I meet you as a person, with respect, patience, and an honest belief that things can get better.
- CertifiedRecovery Coach Academy Canada
- TrainedSMART Recovery Facilitator
- LivedSix years in recovery
- 37+ yrsLeadership & management
Professional Credentials
Trained, certified, and grounded in lived experience.
- Certified Recovery Coach Professional (CRCP)Recovery Coach Academy Canada (2026)
- Trauma and Violence-Informed Care (TVIC)Recovery Alberta (2026)
- SMART Recovery FacilitatorSMART Recovery Canada
- SMART Recovery Family & Friends FacilitatorSMART Recovery Canada
- Chartered Manager (C.Mgr.)CIM | Chartered Managers Canada
- Certified in Management (C.I.M.)CIM | Chartered Managers Canada
- Certified Manager (CM)Institute of Certified Professional Managers (USA)
These credentials are supported by lived recovery experience and decades of leadership and coaching experience.
Professional Feedback
Bob brings thoughtful insight, patience and genuine kindness to everything he does.
Featured Presenter
National Workshop Facilitator
Recovery Coach Academy Canada • June 2026
Workshop Series Host
Recovery Coach Academy Canada
June 2026
Bob Fisher was selected to facilitate a three-part national workshop series for Recovery Coach Academy Canada, sharing practical, evidence-informed approaches to behaviour change, motivation, managing cravings and setbacks, and building a sustainable life in recovery.
The workshop series reflected principles drawn from SMART Recovery and emphasized dignity, choice, self-management, and individualized pathways to recovery.
Workshop Series Included
- Understanding Change: The SMART Recovery Approach
- Managing Cravings, Urges & Setbacks
- Building a Sustainable Life in Recovery
Participants included recovery coaches, peer supporters, and individuals interested in evidence-informed approaches to recovery and behaviour change from across Canada.
Recognized by Recovery Coach Academy Canada
Thank you, Bob, for your generosity, knowledge, and willingness to share your expertise with our community.
Workshop Host and Presenter
Life Beyond Addiction: Practical Tools from SMART Recovery
Public recognition posted June 12, 2026.
What Recovery Coaching Is
A steady partner in the practical work of recovery.
Recovery coaching is collaborative and goal-focused. We meet weekly or bi-weekly by Zoom, talk honestly about where you are, and work together on what comes next — at your pace, on your terms.
Build routines
The small daily structures — sleep, meals, movement, check-ins — that hold recovery together.
Work through barriers
Name the things getting in the way and find practical ways around them, one step at a time.
Strengthen motivation
Reconnect with your reasons, your values, and the life you actually want to build.
Plan the next step
Turn intentions into clear, doable actions for this week — not someday.
Stay accountable
Regular check-ins that keep momentum and bring honesty without shame.
Walk alongside
A calm, non-judgmental partner who has been on this road and isn't going anywhere.
Recovery Coaching vs Therapy
A clear distinction — so you know what to expect.
Recovery coaching is practical, forward-looking, and built on partnership. It complements therapy and treatment — it does not replace them.
Recovery coaching focuses on
- Accountability
- Goal setting
- Recovery planning
- Practical support
- Life rebuilding
It does not provide
- Diagnosis
- Psychotherapy
- Medical treatment
- Crisis intervention
Who I Help
Practical support for people and families building recovery.
Recovery coaching is available to adults working toward recovery and to family members who want support navigating the effects of addiction. Coaching is non-clinical and can complement counselling, treatment, healthcare and mutual-help participation.
Transitioning home after treatment
Waiting for counselling or other ongoing support
Concerned about alcohol or drug use
Rebuilding after job loss, retirement or relationship change
Seeking structure, accountability and a practical recovery plan
Family members seeking healthier ways to respond and move forward
Professional and Community Feedback
Recovery is built on connection, trust, and hope.
The following feedback reflects Bob's recovery leadership, facilitation, education, volunteer service and professional collaboration. It is not presented as a guarantee of individual coaching outcomes.
Bob brings thoughtful insight, patience and genuine kindness to everything he does. His knowledge of substance use paired with his professionalism in non-profit board work truly makes him invaluable.
Whether through recovery coaching, SMART Recovery facilitation, community leadership, or professional collaboration, my goal is always to provide compassionate, strengths-based support that helps people move toward the life they want to build.
Rooted in Alberta · Online across Canada
Real recovery happens in everyday life.
The grocery store on a Tuesday. The hard phone call. The quiet evening at home. Recovery coaching is about building the skills, supports, and habits that hold up in those moments — not just in a meeting room.
Services
Ways we can work together.
Free 20-Minute Recovery Support Call
FreeA private, no-pressure conversation to discuss the kind of support you are looking for, ask questions about recovery coaching and decide whether working together may be helpful. No payment or commitment is required.
Book a Free Support CallRecovery Coaching Session — 50 Minutes
$95 CADA focused one-on-one recovery coaching session designed to provide support, accountability, practical recovery planning, and forward momentum.
Start With a Free Support CallRecovery Coaching Package — 4 Sessions
$360 CADFour coaching sessions for individuals seeking short-term structure, guidance, and accountability as they strengthen their recovery and wellness goals.
Start With a Free Support CallRecovery Coaching Package — 8 Sessions
$680 CADEight coaching sessions for individuals seeking ongoing support, deeper recovery planning, sustainable habit development, and long-term accountability.
Start With a Free Support CallAlready a coaching client? Book your next session.
Free Recovery Resources
Tools to support your recovery journey.
Practical tools to support your recovery journey. Download what you need and use them on your own or in coaching.
Recovery Goal Worksheet
A practical worksheet designed to help individuals identify meaningful goals, break them into manageable steps, identify supports, and take action toward building a life that works.
Download WorksheetLifestyle Balance Assessment
A practical self-check across the key areas of life that support recovery, wellbeing, and long-term balance.
Download AssessmentRecovery Capital Self-Assessment
A printable self-assessment to help identify strengths, opportunities, and resources that support recovery across eight key life domains.
Download PDFHave questions about these resources? Send a quick email.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about recovery coaching.
What is a Recovery Coach?
A Recovery Coach provides non-clinical support, encouragement, accountability, and practical guidance for people seeking positive change.
Is Recovery Coaching the same as counselling?
No. Recovery coaching is not therapy, counselling, medical treatment, or crisis intervention. It focuses on goals, action plans, and ongoing support.
Do you work with family members?
Yes. Recovery affects families as well as individuals, and coaching can help family members navigate challenges and support healthy change.
Are sessions available online?
Yes. Coaching sessions are available across Canada through Zoom.
How do I get started?
Start by booking a free 20-minute Recovery Support Call. You can explain what kind of support you are looking for, ask questions and decide whether recovery coaching feels appropriate. There is no payment or obligation.
When are sessions available?
Appointments are currently offered on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursday evenings and Saturdays. Current available times are always shown in Calendly.
Do I need a referral?
No. A referral is not required. Individuals and family members can contact Bob directly and begin with a free 20-minute Recovery Support Call.
Can recovery coaching help while I am waiting for counselling?
Recovery coaching can provide practical, non-clinical support, structure and accountability while someone is waiting for counselling or another service. It does not replace counselling, treatment, healthcare or crisis support.
Why Work With Bob
Experience you can lean on.
- Certified Recovery Coach (Recovery Coach Academy Canada)
- Trained SMART Recovery Facilitator
- Six years in personal recovery — lived experience
- Inaugural President & Executive Board Chair, SMART Recovery Canada
- 37+ years of leadership, management, and coaching experience
- Calm, respectful, practical — never preachy
An honest note
Recovery coaching is not counselling, therapy, medical care, crisis intervention, or addiction treatment. It works best alongside those supports — not instead of them. If you're in crisis, please reach out to a healthcare provider or call 9-8-8 (Canada's Suicide Crisis Helpline).
Start here
Book a Free 20-Minute Recovery Support Call
Recovery coaching is offered on a limited part-time basis.
The Free 20-Minute Recovery Support Call is a private, no-pressure conversation to discuss the kind of support you are looking for, ask questions and decide whether working together may be helpful. There is no payment or commitment required.
If you are unsure whether recovery coaching is right for you, this call is the best place to begin.
Recovery is more than stopping. It is building a life that works.
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Availability: Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursday evenings and Saturdays. Current available times are shown in Calendly.
Let's have a conversation.
If you're not ready to book, that's okay. Send a note and I'll respond as soon as I can.
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