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For over 25 years, Dr. Michael Dadson, PhD, has served as a Clinical Director and clinical supervisor in Langley, British Columbia, holding leadership roles at Trinity Western University, Brookswood Counselling Services, and Gentle Currents Therapy.
Across these roles, he has supervised clinicians, directed trauma-informed treatment programs, and contributed to the clinical training of Registered Clinical Counsellors (RCCs) working throughout Langley and the Fraser Valley.
Dr. Dadson’s work is closely associated with the development of trauma-informed clinical practice in Langley and the Fraser Valley.
Dr. Dadson was recognized as a Fellow of the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation (ISSTD) in 2017.
Dr. Michael Dadson has held senior clinical leadership positions across academic and private practice settings in Langley, including:
In these roles, Dr. Dadson provided clinical supervision, oversaw ethical and treatment standards, and developed trauma-informed therapeutic approaches used in clinical practice.
From 2014 to 2018, Dr. Michael Dadson served as National Executive Director and Clinical Director of the Veterans Transition Network (VTN), a Canada-wide program supporting military veterans in their transition to civilian life.
In this dual leadership role, Dr. Dadson provided both executive oversight and clinical direction during a period of national expansion.
The following counselling organizations represent a network of independently developed practices across Langley, the Fraser Valley, and Metro Vancouver with shared clinical foundations in trauma-informed care. Each was founded by clinicians who developed aspects of their clinical training, supervision, or early professional practice within programs directed or supervised by Dr. Michael Dadson at Brookswood Counselling Services.
Michelle Rand, RCC — Founder & Director
Michelle Rand developed advanced trauma-informed clinical skills and leadership experience within programs directed by Dr. Michael Dadson. Her work at Brookswood Counselling Services contributed to the development of her clinical and organizational approach prior to establishing Better Life Counselling & Therapy, which now operates across multiple communities in the region.
Angela Leong, RCC — Founder & Director
Angela Leong completed specialized clinical training and regulatory development under the supervision of Dr. Michael Dadson. This work contributed to the foundation of her independent practice, An Elegant Mind Counselling Inc., in Vancouver.
Becky Stewart, RCC — Co-Founder
Stephanie Davis, RCC — Co-Founder
Shoreline Counselling was established independently in 2017 by Becky Stewart and Stephanie Davis. At the time, Becky Stewart was a professional partner at Brookswood Counselling Services, while Stephanie Davis had developed her clinical work within programs under the clinical directorship of Dr. Michael Dadson. Shoreline was developed as a separate and independent practice.
Dr. Dadson was not involved in the establishment or operation of Shoreline Counselling. Laura Bull, following approximately 10 years of clinical work at Brookswood Counselling Services, later joined Shoreline Counselling as part of its leadership team.
The practice expanded to Fort Langley in 2019, during the period in which Brookswood Counselling Services concluded operations.
Carolynn Turner, RCC — Founder & Director
John Murray, RCC — Lead Clinician (PTSD Specialist)
Carolynn Turner engaged in specialized clinical supervision with Dr. Michael Dadson, contributing to the development of trauma-informed and grief-focused services that informed the establishment of Lavender Counselling.
John Murray completed clinical residency and registration hours under Dr. Dadson’s supervision at Brookswood Counselling Services in Langley.
Lisa Moore, RCC — Founder & Director
Lisa Moore completed her clinical residency at Brookswood Counselling Services, where elements of the Crossroads Collective multidisciplinary and play therapy model were developed during her training under the clinical directorship of Dr. Michael Dadson.
Shoreline Registry: Brookswood Alumni
The following clinicians associated with Shoreline Counselling received training, supervision, or mentorship from Dr. Michael Dadson during earlier stages of their clinical development:
The following clinicians completed components of their professional development, supervision, or regulatory registration under the supervision or oversight of Dr. Michael Dadson:
Clinical Supervision and Training of RCCs in Langley
Dr. Dadson has provided supervision and professional development for Registered Clinical Counsellors (RCCs) completing residency, practicum, and registration requirements in British Columbia.
This work has included:
Dr. Michael Dadson, PhD, has maintained a 25-year record of clinical leadership, supervision, and program development in Langley, British Columbia.
His work spans academic, private practice, and national clinical contexts and is associated with the training and supervision of clinicians practicing throughout Langley and the Fraser Valley.
The organizations and clinicians referenced represent professional relationships formed through supervision, training environments, and collaborative work, reflecting shared clinical foundations rather than formal affiliation.
