Doug Mackenzie, Executive Director

Doug Mackenzie, Executive Director

Doug Mackenzie has over 30 years in the addiction field from residential management, group facilitating, public speaking, and private practice. Doug is well known for his ability to connect with his clients and their families on a one-to-one basis or in a group setting. Doug’s personal journey in recovery for the last 33 years allows him to understand what you are going through and to motivate you to get where you want to be in your life. Doug’s commitment to living in the solution is attractive personal and fun.

Ewan Kirkaldy, CCAC

Ewan Kirkaldy, CCAC

Ewan holds a Social Work degree from the University of Victoria and is a registered social worker with the BC College of Social Workers. Ewan is also a certified addiction counsellor with the Canadian Addiction Counsellor Certification Federation. He is trained in trauma counselling using CPT (Cognitive Processing Therapy), and is currently in training to become a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner. Ewan has experience working in a number of Canada’s premier inpatient and outpatient facilities treating anxiety, depression, trauma, and substance use issues. Ewan works from a client-centred, strengths-based approach, using a trauma-informed lens. He specializes in helping to facilitate growth and change for people looking to improve their quality of life.