St. Albert, Alberta · Online across Canada
Recovery is possible.
You do not have to do it alone.
Practical recovery coaching for individuals and families across Canada.
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 come to recovery coaching for many different reasons.
Every recovery journey is different. People reach out at different stages — some at the very beginning, some after years of trying, and some long after treatment has ended. Wherever you are, you're welcome here.
I'm struggling with alcohol or drug use and want support.
I've completed treatment and want help maintaining momentum.
My family has been affected by addiction.
I feel stuck and need accountability and encouragement.
I want to build a recovery plan that works in everyday life.
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 CoachRecovery Coach Academy Canada
- SMART Recovery FacilitatorSelf-Management And Recovery Training
- C.Mgr.Chartered Manager
- C.I.M.Certified in Management
- CMCertified Manager
These credentials are supported by lived recovery experience and decades of leadership and coaching experience.
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
I work primarily with men who are ready for something different.
Navigating addiction recovery
Concerned about alcohol use
Rebuilding after retirement
Adjusting after job loss
Recovering from relationship challenges
Seeking greater structure and accountability
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.
Individual Recovery Coaching
One-to-one Zoom sessions focused on your goals, your routines, and the next right step.
Family Recovery Support
Practical guidance for parents, partners, and family members carrying the weight of a loved one's addiction.
Recovery Transition Coaching
Support for individuals leaving treatment, correctional programs, recovery housing, or major life transitions who want a structured plan and ongoing support for long-term recovery success.
Recovery Planning
A clear, personalized plan for the days, weeks, and months ahead — including the hard moments.
Accountability & Goal Setting
Regular check-ins that turn intentions into action and keep momentum honest.
Speaking & Workshops
Talks and group sessions for workplaces, community groups, and recovery organizations across Canada.
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 short self-check across the areas of life that quietly hold recovery together.
Recovery Capital Self-Assessment
Map your personal, social, and community strengths — and where to grow next.
SMART Recovery Tools and Worksheets
A curated set of practical SMART Recovery exercises you can use on your own or in coaching.
Have 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?
Book a free 20-minute introductory consultation through Calendly to determine whether coaching is a good fit.
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 Introductory Call
Schedule a confidential, no-obligation conversation by Zoom to determine whether recovery coaching is right for you. No forms, no pressure — just a chance to talk about where you are and what you're hoping for.
Recovery is more than stopping. It is building a life that works.
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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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