Brett Richardson
Counsellor, PhD, RCT, CCC
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
25 Wentworth Street, Suite 102, Dartmouth, NS B2Y
Let's Connect (902) 914-3749
I draw on the commonalities that exist between counselling approaches, and am aligned with anti-oppression perspectives. Through a combination of deeply introspective, pragmatic, and somatic practices, I help clients find greater self-compassion, security in their relationships, and grow towards deeper purpose and fulfillment in their lives. I'm a good fit for working through issues related to queerness, addiction, loss, shame, or physical health. If you have little or no coverage, please don't hesitate to inquire about my sliding scale.
Beyond counselling, I have been a meditation facilitator, personal trainer and coach. If you have struggled with "diet and exercise" (potentially unhelpful terms!), I am a great candidate to help you find kinder, more sustaining motivations in approaching questions about your health. I work from IFS, narrative, feminist, and somatic perspectives primarily.
I have a PhD in social anthropology and always aim to contextualize people's struggles within social and cultural forces. Therefore, I am well suited to those of diverse and non-normative backgrounds. I have extensive experience working with LGBTQ+ communities; folks of various marginalized identities; and with people affected by systemic trauma.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $155
- Couple Sessions $175
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by American Express, Cash, Mastercard, Visa
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (902) 914-3749
Brett Richardson
Counsellor, PhD, RCT, CCC
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of Nova Scotia / RCT-25-035 Brett Richardson
- In Practice for 11 Years
- Membership with Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association 10000296 / 2025
- Attended University of Toronto, MEd Counselling Psychology, Graduated 2014
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (902) 914-3749
Brett Richardson
Counsellor, PhD, RCT, CCC
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Addiction
- Transgender
- LGBTQ+
Expertise
- Alcohol Use
- Anxiety
- Bisexual
- Body Positivity
- Chronic Pain
- Codependency
- Depression
- Gambling
- Grief
- Internet Addiction
- Lesbian
- Life Coaching
- Men's Issues
- Obesity
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Peer Relationships
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Sexual Abuse
- Sexual Addiction
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma and PTSD
- Video Game Addiction
- Weight Loss
- Women's Issues
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (902) 914-3749
Brett Richardson
Counsellor, PhD, RCT, CCC
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Eclectic
- Emotionally Focused
- Existential
- Feminist
- Humanistic
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural
- Narrative
- Psychodynamic
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Transpersonal
- Trauma Focused
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (902) 914-3749
Brett Richardson
Counsellor, PhD, RCT, CCC
Location
Primary Location
Brett Richardson Counselling Services
25 Wentworth Street
Suite 102
Dartmouth, NS B2Y
(902) 914-3749Email me
Call for a free consultation now - (902) 914-3749
Brett Richardson
Counsellor, PhD, RCT, CCC