Brett Richardson
Counsellor, PhD, RCT, CCC
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1959 Upper Water Street, Tower 1, Suite 1301, Office 1313, Halifax, NS B3J
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.
Call or Email Brett Richardson now for a free 15 minute consultation - (902) 914-3749
Let's Connect (902) 914-3749
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $165
- Couple Sessions $185
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Mastercard, Visa Brett Richardson
Counsellor, PhD, RCT, CCC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (902) 914-3749
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of Nova Scotia / RCT-25-035 Brett Richardson
- In Practice for 11 years
- Attended University of Toronto, MEd Counselling Psychology, Graduated 2014
- Membership with Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association 10000296 / 2025
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Brett Richardson
Counsellor, PhD, RCT, CCC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (902) 914-3749
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Addiction
- Transgender
- LGBTQ+
Expertise
- Alcohol Use
- Anxiety
- Bisexual
- Body Image
- 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
Brett Richardson
Counsellor, PhD, RCT, CCC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (902) 914-3749
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
Brett Richardson
Counsellor, PhD, RCT, CCC
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (902) 914-3749
Location
Primary Location
Brett Richardson Counselling Services
1959 Upper Water Street
Tower 1, Suite 1301, Office 1313
Halifax, NS B3J
(902) 914-3749Email me
Additional Location
900 Herring Cove Road
Apt B
Halifax, NS B3R
(902) 914-3749