Brandi Harriott RP (Qualifying)

Brandi Harriott

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) • B.Sc., RP (Qualifying)

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

B.Sc., RP (Qualifying)

  • Availability: In-person in downtown Whitby and virtually across Ontario.
  • Schedule: Evenings
  • Languages: English
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  • Ages: 16+
  • Individuals: $200 (50 mins)
  • Couples/Families: $265 (80 mins)

Maybe you're here because...

  • Events from your past are preventing you from living fully in the here and now
  • Your relationship feels like it’s unravelling or you need to rekindle the spark
  • You’re questioning who you are or how you fit in with others
  • You’re struggling with anxiety or feelings of not being “enough”
  • You’re tired of navigating the minefield of family relationships on your own
If any of this sounds familiar, you don’t have to go through it alone.
Together, we can process the past, reconnect with your authentic self, and find new stability through emotional regulation in a safe, non-judgmental space.

Who I work with:

I work with individuals, couples, and families who:
  • Feel overwhelmed by the pressure to “stay strong”
  • Are navigating trauma or past experiences
  • Want to improve their relationships and communication
  • Are exploring identity, race, and cultural experiences
  • Are seeking a space to show up authentically and be understood

What we'll work on together:

In a world that often demands you stay “strong” to survive, therapy can become the one place where you don’t have to hold it all together. Many people develop resilience as protection, like a suit of invisible armour—but over time, that protection can feel heavy. My role is to help you safely set that weight down.

My work is rooted in:

  • Person-centered therapy (you are the expert on your life)
  • Trauma-informed care
  • Anti-oppressive and anti-racist frameworks
Together, we’ll explore how your identity, relationships, and the systems around you shape your mental health. I integrate evidence-based approaches like CBT, DBT, CPT, and emotionally-focused therapies to support you in:
  • Processing past trauma
  • Building emotional awareness and regulation
  • Improving communication and relationships
  • Reconnecting with your authentic self
Brandi Harriott RP (Qualifying)
Together, we’ll explore how your identity, relationships, and the systems around you shape your mental health. I integrate evidence-based approaches like CBT, DBT, CPT, and emotionally-focused therapies to support you in:
  • Processing past trauma
  • Building emotional awareness and regulation
  • Improving communication and relationships
  • Reconnecting with your authentic self
Our work will be collaborative, paced according to your comfort, and tailored to your specific goals. You can expect a balance of reflection, practical tools, and deeper emotional processing.

“Nothing changes if nothing changes.”

Accepting new clients!

In-person appointments are available in downtown Whitby and virtual sessions across Ontario.

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What clients like about me:

Clients often appreciate my warm, grounded presence and the sense of safety I create in-session. I bring an authentic, culturally aware, and non-judgmental approach, where your lived experience is respected and understood without needing to be explained or minimized. Many clients value having a space where they can finally let their guard down and fully be themselves.

Things I won’t do when you work with me:

  • I won't ask you to minimize or justify your lived experiences.
  • I won't ignore the impact of race, identity, or systemic factors.
  • I won't rush your healing process.
  • I won't apply a one-size-fits-all approach.
  • I won't position myself as the “expert” over your lived experience.

How I got here:

With over 15 years of experience in the clinical mental health field, my work has been shaped by a deep commitment to supporting individuals and communities in meaningful, culturally responsive ways. As a Black therapist, I bring both professional expertise and lived understanding into the therapy space.

I recognize that mental health is deeply connected to the environments we move through daily. This awareness led me to practice through an anti-oppressive and anti-racist lens, ensuring that therapy is not only supportive, but also affirming and empowering.

My goal has always been to create a space where clients feel safe enough to release the weight they’ve been carrying and reconnect with who they truly are.

Brandi Harriott RP (Qualifying)

Education:

  • Master in Counselling Psychology
  • Bachelor of Science in Counselling

Specialized Training:

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for trauma
  • Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT)
  • Gottman Method for couples therapy (Level 2)
  • Emotion Focused Family Therapy (EFFT)
  • Motivational Interviewing (MI)
  • Body-based (somatic) counselling approaches

Specialties:

  • Trauma and trauma recovery
  • Anxiety and emotional regulation
  • Relationship and couples therapy
  • Identity, race, and systemic stress
  • Self-esteem and authenticity
  • Family dynamics and attachment

Accepting new clients!

In-person appointments are available in downtown Whitby and virtual sessions across Ontario.

Book with Me
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