
Brett Richardson
Counsellor, PhD, CCC, ACNN, RCT, RCC
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
4848 Rue de Verdun, Apt 4, Verdun, QC H4G
Let's Connect (855) 745-7474

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, I am confident that we can make something work.

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 in wider 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 $135
- Couple Sessions $165
- 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 - (855) 745-7474

Brett Richardson
Counsellor, PhD, CCC, ACNN, RCT, RCC
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of Nova Scotia / RCT-25-035 Brett RichardsonLicence province differs from primary location province.
- In Practice for 11 Years
- Membership with Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association 10000296 / 2025
- Membership with Academy of Naturopaths and Naturotherapists of Canada 24-7052 / 2024
- Attended University of Toronto, MEd Counselling Psychology, Graduated 2014
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
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
Location
Primary Location
Brett Richardson Counselling Services
4848 Rue de Verdun
Apt 4
Verdun, QC H4G
(855) 745-7474Email me
Additional Location
1276 Ostrea Lake Road
Musquodoboit Harbour, NS B0J
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Brett Richardson
Counsellor, PhD, CCC, ACNN, RCT, RCC