Murray Anderson
- Accepting New Clients
- Accreditation: Registered Clinical Counsellor #8676
- Availability: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
- Therapy Formats: Virtual Only
- Clientele: Teens (15+), Adults, Couples, Family, LGBTQIA2S+
- Languages Spoken: English
Ready to Move Forward?
Murray holds a Bachelor of Psychology and a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from the University of Victoria, as well as a Doctorate in Counselling Psychology from the University of Calgary. With over 25 years of experience in the mental health field, he has worked as a counsellor at the Urgent Outpatient Clinic in Victoria and served as an interim supervisor for mental health and addictions with Island Health. He has also contributed to the field of education as an instructor in the graduate counselling program at Athabasca University for seven years and as an assistant professor for five years. In addition, he develops and reviews course content for universities across Canada.
Murray works with individuals, couples, and families, supporting concerns such as relationship challenges, workplace stress, life transitions, depression, anxiety, addiction, and emotional regulation. He takes a relational approach to counselling and is committed to providing thoughtful, responsive care to those seeking support during difficult times.
Areas of Focus:
- Anxiety
- Attachment
- Dating
- Depression
- Divorce & Separation
- Emotional Abuse
- Estrangement
- Family Dynamics
- Family Trauma
- Life Transitions
- Loss, Grief & Bereavement
- Perfectionism
- Premarital & Marriage
- Relationships
- Self-Esteem
- Trauma
- Trust & Infidelity
- Addictions
- Boundaries
- Codependency
- Emotion Regulation
- Goal Setting
- Identity
- LGBTQIA2S+
- Loneliness
- Loss & Grief
- Masculinity
- Men's Health
- Personal Growth
- Purpose & Meaning Making
- School & Work Difficulties
- Stress & Burnout
- Virtual Counselling
Therapeutic Modalities:
- Logo Therapy / Existential Therapy
- Person-Centred Therapy
- Response-Based Practice
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Systemic Family Therapy
- Trauma-Focused CBT
- Trauma-Informed Care
“I take pride in creating a safe, welcoming, and non-judgmental space where clients feel comfortable sharing what’s truly going on for them. With over 25 years of experience in mental health and addictions, I’ve had the privilege of working with individuals from a wide range of cultural backgrounds, life experiences, and professions. I understand that reaching out for support can be difficult, and I aim to meet each person with empathy, respect, and genuine curiosity. I recognize that no two individuals are the same, which is why I value tailoring the therapeutic approach to align with each client’s unique needs, strengths, and goals. My hope is that clients feel heard, understood, and supported—knowing they don’t have to navigate challenges on their own.”