Therapist, Registered Social Worker

If you’re feeling anxious, stuck, or overwhelmed, you’re not alone- and support can make a real difference.
Brady Thompson is a Registered Social Worker (RSW) with a Master of Social Work (MSW) from the University of British Columbia Okanagan. He provides counselling in Kelowna and online therapy across British Columbia, helping teens and adults navigate life’s challenges, including anxiety, ADHD, depression, trauma, grief, addictions, and major life transitions.

Brady’s approach to therapy is collaborative, trauma-informed, and client-centered. His goal is to create a space where you feel safe, respected, and supported- a place where real growth can happen. Drawing from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and mindfulness-based therapy, he tailors each session to meet your unique needs and pace. Together, you’ll focus on building resilience, improving coping skills, and finding new ways to move forward with confidence and clarity.

As a proud Métis counsellor registered with the Métis Nation of BC, Brady weaves his cultural identity and values into his practice. He emphasizes cultural safety, humility, and inclusion, blending Indigenous worldviews with evidence-based counselling to foster connection, belonging, and healing.

Brady also brings deep empathy through his lived experience as a cancer survivor and someone who has navigated his own mental health journey. Clients often describe him as authentic, down-to-earth, and easy to talk to- someone who truly understands what it means to struggle, and to find strength again.

Whether you’re seeking to manage anxiety, understand your ADHD, heal from trauma, or navigate a difficult transition, Brady offers a grounded, compassionate approach to help you rediscover hope and direction.

Areas of Focus

1. Trauma & Stress Recovery
   Brady provides trauma-informed counselling using Somatic, CBT, DBT, and IFS approaches to help clients process painful experiences, manage PTSD symptoms, and build tools for calm and resilience.

2. Grief & Loss
   He supports clients coping with bereavement, anticipatory grief, and major life transitions, helping them process emotions, find meaning, and move toward healing at their own pace.

3. Addictions & Harm Reduction
   With extensive experience in harm reduction and crisis intervention, Brady offers non-judgmental support for those navigating substance use and recovery, including work alongside Indigenous communities impacted by systemic barriers.

4. Mental Health & ADHD Counselling
   Brady works with clients experiencing depression, anxiety, panic, and relationship challenges. His approach combines practical coping skills with emotional support and connection to resources when needed.

5. Indigenous Health & Wellness
   Brady has experience supporting Indigenous clients and communities, bringing awareness of the impacts of colonization and a commitment to culturally safe, respectful, and equity-based care.

What to Expect

Brady’s sessions are safe, collaborative, and empowering, offering a space where individuals can explore their experiences without judgment, develop practical coping strategies, and move toward greater healing, resilience, and overall well-being.

Who Brady Works With

Brady works with adults and teens ages 13 +.

Outside of Work

Brady is a dedicated long-distance and ultra-trail runner, often competing across Canada alongside his dog, Alaska.

Contact Brady:

Email: Brady@lakesideclinical.ca
Phone or Text: 250-258-2696.