Dean Nicholson

Dean has a Masters in Counselling Psychology. He is the Executive Director of East Kootenay Addiction Services Society with over 30 years clinical counselling experience in the mental health care field. Dean’s areas of interest and expertise include depression and anxiety, trauma, addictions and spiritual growth. He has supported thousands of people through individual and group therapy. He has also conducted cutting edge research on substance use and trauma, and has presented at national and international conferences.

A meditation practitioner and resident at the Clear Sky Meditation Center, Dean is a student of Doug Duncan Sensei and Catherine Pawasarat Sensei. Dean actively lives the healing practices he teaches his clients.

In his quieter moments Dean enjoys film and literature, and exploring the natural history of the East Kootenay area.