Dr. Michael “Mike” Dadson, PhD, RCC, CCC
Professional Highlights
- Former National Executive Director & Clinical Director — Veterans Transition Network
- Fellow — International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation
- PhD, Counselling Psychology — University of British Columbia
- House of Commons testimony on PTSD and operational stress injuries
- Contact! Unload — research-based theatre on military transition
- 20+ Years Training, Supervising & Developing Therapists
- 30+ Years in Mental Health Services
- Developer — Sequential Trauma Narrative (STN)
Public Interest Highlights
Contact! Unload at Canada House
Dr. Dadson’s public-interest mental health work includes involvement with Contact! Unload, a Canadian research-based theatre initiative exploring military transition, operational stress injuries, trauma recovery, and veteran mental health. The project brought together researchers, clinicians, veterans, universities, public institutions, and community partners to increase public understanding of the psychological effects of trauma and military service.
The initiative has been associated with the University of British Columbia, the Veterans Transition Network, the Canadian High Commission, Canada House in London, Parliament Hill, and public discussions involving military families, veterans, researchers, policymakers, and mental health professionals.
Related public records:
- UBC Contact! Unload Symposium
- University Affairs — “Prof Brings Research on Soldiers’ Mental Health to the Stage”
- UBC Trek Magazine — “Wounded Soldiers”
- Taylor & Francis / Cogent Arts & Humanities — “Audience Responses to Contact! Unload”
- Veterans Transition Network Annual Reports
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House of Commons Testimony on PTSD and Operational Stress Injuries
In March 2016, Dr. Dadson appeared before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security during its study of operational stress injuries and PTSD affecting public safety personnel and first responders. He appeared in his role as Executive and Clinical Director of the Veterans Transition Network, contributing clinical and program-development perspectives related to trauma recovery, veteran transition, and operational stress injuries.
This testimony formed part of a broader national discussion regarding evidence-based approaches to PTSD, trauma-informed care, mental health services, and long-term recovery for veterans, first responders, and public safety professionals.
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National Clinical Leader, Clinical Supervisor, Educator & Public Mental Health Advocate
Dr. Michael “Mike” Dadson, PhD, RCC, CCC, is a Canadian clinical leader, educator, author, clinical supervisor, and public mental health advocate whose career has focused on advancing trauma-informed care through national program development, therapist training, public education, research, and clinical leadership.
He is the former National Executive Director and Clinical Director of the Veterans Transition Network, a Fellow of the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation (ISSTD), and the developer of the Sequential Trauma Narrative (STN). For more than two decades, Dr. Dadson has trained, supervised, and mentored therapists while contributing to trauma-informed practice, operational stress injury recovery, and mental health education across Canada.
His public-facing work has included testimony before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security, participation in national mental health initiatives, public education programs, media commentary, professional training, and public-interest advocacy related to trauma, PTSD, veterans, first responders, families, and community mental health.
Dr. Dadson is the Clinical Director of Gentle Currents Therapy, a mental healthcare clinic in Langley, British Columbia. His clinical work includes trauma recovery, PTSD, dissociation, men’s mental health, relationship repair and neurofeedback. If you’re looking for care, contact Gentle Currents Therapy for counselling.
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Counselling at Gentle Currents Therapy
Men’s Group Counselling, Therapy for Men: The Men’s Life Review Group
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Join our team of men to review the significant life experiences that have shaped how we see ourselves as men, who we are as sons and/or as fathers.
Current fees at Gentle Currents Therapy are $140–$160 per 50-minute session for individual RCC counselling, $175–$220 per 50-minute session for couples counselling, and $200 per 50-minute session with Dr. Michael “Mike” Dadson. LENS neurofeedback is $140 per session; a typical session lasts 30–50 minutes.
Graduate practicum counselling is available on a sliding scale of $40–$120 per session. Limited reduced-fee appointments with experienced, credentialed therapists may also be available. In some special circumstances, counselling may be provided at no fee, depending on individual circumstances and current availability.
See current counselling fees and affordable and reduced-cost counselling options, or contact Gentle Currents Therapy to explore what is available. Benefits and funding coverage vary; practicum counselling is not reimbursed by all extended-health plans.
For over 35 years, Dr. Michael Dadson has provided thousands of clients with compassionate counselling services. Dr. Mike Dadson has a range of expertise including, treatment of depression, anxiety, and couples. Dr. Dadson specializes in men’s therapy, veterans, first responders, trauma, and group therapy. Dr. Mike Dadson makes his services accessible to everyone – offering therapy for individuals, families, couples, and a variety of different kinds of groups.
Dr. Dadson’s approach to counselling emphasizes compassion, support and respect for each person’s circumstances. Explore his approaches to counselling.
Counselling Services
Individual Counselling
Individual counselling gives you space to talk through what’s affecting you and explore what may help.
Family Counselling
Dr. Michael Dadson has provided counselling and therapy to hundreds of families over the course of his 35 years in practice.
Couples’ Counselling
Couples counselling can help you understand recurring conflicts and work on how you respond to each other.
Group Counselling
Dr. Mike Dadson has, for decades, helped people from all walks of life to rediscover happiness and enjoy an enhanced quality of living.
Meet the Team
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Latest News and Research
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Choosing the Right Therapist
Dr. Mike Dadson discusses what to consider when choosing a therapist or counsellor.
Veterans and Front Line Workers PTSD Assessment and Support – by Doctor Michael Dadson (Mike Dadson)
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