Our therapists begin by getting to know you—what you are experiencing, what matters to you, and what you hope might change. You do not need to arrive with everything worked out.
Together, we establish meaningful goals and consider treatment approaches informed by relevant research, clinical training and your needs. There is room to understand difficult experiences, develop new ways of responding, and review what is helping.
In this short introduction, Dr. Michael “Mike” Dadson shares his perspective on individualized counselling, the therapeutic relationship and the possibility of change.
Watch: What Is Counselling Like at Gentle Currents in Langley?
Dr. Michael “Mike” Dadson, Ph.D., RCC, CCC · 2 minutes 44 seconds
If you have questions about counselling or finding a therapist who fits your needs, you are welcome to talk with our team.
How can two people who care about each other still struggle to feel heard? Dr. Michael “Mike” Dadson describes listening to both partners, exploring what remains unspoken, and helping them understand the conflict affecting their connection.
Watch: How Do We Understand Each Other? Can Couples Counselling Help?
Dr. Michael “Mike” Dadson, Ph.D., RCC, CCC · 1 minute 24 seconds
What might be contributing to the worry or low mood you are experiencing? Dr. Michael “Mike” Dadson explores self-worth, relationship difficulties, unresolved grief and physical factors as possible areas to consider in counselling. These are starting points for understanding your experience; each person’s circumstances deserve individual attention.
Watch: What Can Cause Anxiety and Depression?
Dr. Michael “Mike” Dadson, Ph.D., RCC, CCC · 2 minutes 41 seconds
Are you used to keeping things to yourself, even when you are struggling? If being strong has meant managing on your own, speaking about depression or painful experiences may feel difficult.
In this short video, Dr. Michael “Mike” Dadson explores how expectations about masculinity can intersect with trauma and vulnerability. His reflections offer a starting point for understanding what can make reaching out difficult—for yourself or someone you love.
Watch: Straight Talk to Men About Depression
Dr. Michael “Mike” Dadson, Ph.D., RCC, CCC · Approximately 1 minute 40 seconds
If you are considering counselling, our therapists welcome your questions. We will take time to understand what you are experiencing, what matters to you, and what you hope might change.
Will a counsellor understand my service experience—and what it has meant for me?
We understand that military service and emergency response each have their own cultures, responsibilities and relationships. You may be wondering how to speak about experiences that are difficult to put into words, or whether someone outside that world will understand.
Drawing on his national and international work with veterans individually and in groups, Dr. Michael “Mike” Dadson reflects on trust in counselling and the difficulty of approaching traumatic memories. This short video offers a perspective on what beginning that conversation can involve.
Watch: How Does PTSD Treatment Begin? Veterans & First Responders
Dr. Michael “Mike” Dadson, Ph.D., RCC, CCC · 2 minutes 17 seconds
A note on terminology: The recording refers to PTSD as an anxiety disorder. In DSM-5-TR, PTSD is classified among trauma- and stressor-related disorders. Read Veterans Affairs Canada’s explanation.
Whether you are exploring care for yourself or supporting someone in your family, you are welcome to ask about our therapists’ experience and how counselling might help with what is affecting your life now.
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