
Dr. Michael Berry is a registered clinical psychologist and Co-Founder and Program Director of Home Based Recovery Canada, Inc. Dr. Berry has served as a clinical director and supervisor in the treatment of alcohol and drug addiction and mental health, in public and private sectors, as well as outpatient and residential treatment settings.
Dr. Berry completed his PhD at University College London in the UK, and a post-doctoral research fellowship at McGill university, where his research focused on behavioural addictions. He then worked as a psychologist and supervisor at the McGill University Health Center for several years before returning to Western Canada, to support individuals and families in need of recovery support.
Dr. Berry is a strong proponent of collaborative, multi-disciplinary approaches to recovery practice. In his work, he uses a strengths-based approach, that envisions personal strengths and mindset as key recovery capital factors. Dr. Berry registered with the College of Psychologists of British Columbia (C.P.B.C. #2416) and with the Order of Psychologists of Quebec (O.P.Q.# 13146-17).
Michael is based in Victoria, BC, Vancouver Island.