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For more than 25 years, Dr. Michael Dadson, PhD, has served in clinical leadership and supervisory roles in Langley, British Columbia, contributing to the development of trauma-informed counselling, professional mentorship, and community mental health care throughout the Fraser Valley.
Across leadership roles at Trinity Western University, Brookswood Counselling Services, and Gentle Currents Therapy, Dr. Dadson has supervised clinicians, supported the development of trauma-informed treatment programs, and contributed to the training and mentorship of Registered Clinical Counsellors (RCCs) serving individuals, couples, families, veterans, and first responders throughout the region.
In recognition of his longstanding contributions to trauma recovery and dissociation-informed practice, Dr. Dadson was named a Fellow of the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation (ISSTD) in 2017.
A significant part of Dr. Dadson’s professional legacy has involved long-term work supporting children, caregivers, and families navigating complex developmental, attachment, and trauma-related challenges.
For more than 30 years, Dr. Dadson worked in partnership with Intensive Child Care Resources (ICCR), contributing specialized clinical support within the provincial foster care system. His work focused on supporting specialized foster parenting environments and complex care needs for neurodivergent and medically vulnerable youth.
This work was closely connected to over three decades of specialized foster parenting provided by Michael and Jeanette Dadson, reflecting a longstanding commitment to relational stability, caregiving, and family support within the community. In recognition of their contribution and service to foster children and families, Michael and Jeanette Dadson were formally honoured with an Award for Excellence in Foster Parenting.
Beyond his local leadership in Langley, Dr. Dadson has also contributed to provincial and national trauma recovery initiatives.
As former National Executive Director and Clinical Director of the Veterans Transition Network (VTN), he contributed to the development and expansion of trauma recovery and transition programs supporting veterans and first responders across Canada.
In 2016, Dr. Dadson was invited to provide expert testimony before the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security (SECU) for the House of Commons of Canada regarding Operational Stress Injuries and the mental health needs of public safety personnel.
Over the course of his career, Dr. Dadson has held senior leadership and supervisory roles across academic and private practice settings in Langley, including:
These roles have included clinical supervision, program leadership, therapist mentorship, and support for ethical and trauma-informed standards of care.
Today, at Gentle Currents Therapy, Dr. Dadson continues to provide senior supervision and professional mentorship to clinicians and practicum counsellors, supporting grounded, relational, and trauma-informed approaches to care. His supervisory work includes ongoing integration of the Sequential Trauma Narrative (STN) framework alongside evidence-based therapeutic methodologies.
This commitment to supervision and mentorship reflects a broader professional legacy centered on relational safety, ethical care, and the ongoing development of trauma-informed clinical practice within Langley and the Fraser Valley community.
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 independently established in 2017 by Becky Stewart, RCC, and Stephanie Davis, RCC. At the time of Shoreline’s founding, both practitioners remained clinically connected to Brookswood Counselling Services in Langley, BC. Becky Stewart continued her professional partnership with Brookswood during Shoreline’s early development, while Stephanie Davis completed her internship and began her clinical practice within Brookswood’s counselling programs under the clinical supervision of Dr. Michael Dadson.
Although Shoreline Counselling was developed as a separate and independent counselling practice, members of its leadership previously trained and practiced within the clinical environment and professional standards overseen by Dr. Michael Dadson and Becky Stewart at Brookswood Counselling Services. Many of Shoreline Counselling’s early clinical systems, training structures, supervision practices, staff development processes, theoretical approaches, and administrative procedures were informed by the operational and clinical environment of Brookswood Counselling Services. Several of Shoreline’s earliest clinicians and support staff also developed professionally within Brookswood’s clinical environment prior to Shoreline’s independent expansion. Dr. Dadson was not involved in the operational establishment or management of Shoreline Counselling; however, his mentorship and clinical supervision contributed to the professional development of members of its leadership team.
For example, Laura Bull later joined Shoreline’s leadership after completing nearly a decade of clinical progression—from Intern to Associate Director—under Dr. Dadson’s direct supervision within Brookswood’s clinical programs.
Shoreline Counselling relocated to Fort Langley in 2019. Brookswood Counselling Services formally concluded its eighteen-year history of operations in September 2020 during the transition to Dr. Dadson’s current practice, Gentle Currents Therapy, at the same business location.
Shoreline Counselling began and operates as an independent organization and is not affiliated with Gentle Currents Therapy or Dr. Dadson’s current clinical practice.
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:
A significant part of Dr. Michael Dadson’s professional legacy has involved clinical supervision, mentorship, and the development of emerging counsellors across university, community, veteran, and private practice settings. The following professionals represent examples of clinicians whose formative training or supervision intersected with Dr. Dadson’s work in trauma-informed care, clinical leadership, and program development.
Supervision Context: Trinity Western University, MA in Counselling Psychology
Jake Khym’s professional path reflects an integration of counselling psychology, spiritual formation, and whole-person healing. During his graduate training at Trinity Western University, he received clinical supervision connected to his early development as a counsellor. He later became co-founder of Life Restoration Ministries and co-host of the Restore the Glory podcast.
Supervision Context: Veterans Transition Program
Dace Mars developed specialized clinical experience within the veteran trauma recovery context through his work connected to the Veterans Transition Program. His later professional work has included leadership in multidisciplinary mental health care as founder of Thrive Downtown Counselling.
Supervision Context: Veterans Transition Program and Women’s VTP Development
Gursharn Parmar’s work intersected with Dr. Dadson’s supervision and program development during the evolution of veteran transition services, including work related to the Women’s Veterans Transition Program. Her professional focus has continued in culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and gender-aware counselling through Daya Counselling & Wellness.
Supervision Context: Brookswood Counselling Services
Paul Erickson received clinical supervision toward professional designation through Brookswood Counselling Services. His background in corrections and public safety has informed his later work supporting first responders and individuals navigating occupational stress and frontline service demands.
Supervision Context: Veterans Transition Network, COPE, and Brookswood Counselling Services
Sara Ruggier’s professional development intersected with Dr. Dadson’s supervision across veteran trauma recovery, couples-based PTSD work, and community counselling contexts. Her later work has reflected a broad clinical foundation, including support for children, adolescents, families, and community-based mental health care.
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.
