MEET BRITTANY

Hi, I’m Brittany Demircan, founder of Soho Psychotherapy & Coaching. I’m a neuroscientist, psychotherapist, coach and consultant passionate about helping people grow, thrive, and live with intention. I guide individuals and couples to develop self-mastery, deepen insight, and intentionally shape the life they want to lead.

My approach is built on five key pillars:

Effective Self-Awareness — Self-awareness is only as powerful as the action it inspires. It becomes meaningful when it moves you forward rather than keeping you stuck in old patterns. By observing your thoughts, behaviours, and tendencies with honesty and intention, you gain clarity that allows you to make conscious choices and translate insight into practical growth.

Emotional Integration — Emotions carry important information, yet they are often suppressed in an effort to stay composed or in control. Emotional integration involves identifying what your feelings are signalling and recognizing the needs beneath them. When those needs are addressed with intention, life becomes more manageable and there is a deeper sense of fulfillment in how engaging with the world around you.

Value Alignment — Real change begins when your choices reflect what truly matters to you. By exploring your values openly, including those hidden under shame, guilt or external pressure, you reclaim your path and live in a way that feels meaningful, authentic and aligned with your evolving purpose.

Inner Peace — Life is unpredictable, but calm and clarity can still be cultivated from within. Developing the skills to regulate emotions, navigate stress and restore balance creates a stable foundation from which you can respond intentionally, stay grounded through challenges and engage with yourself and others more authentically.

Relational Awareness — Humans are wired for connection and understanding your patterns in relationships is key to thriving in all social contexts. By gaining insight into how you relate to others and the habits that shape your interactions, you can form more authentic, supportive bonds and open yourself to greater opportunities for social growth, collaboration, and fulfillment.

Whether you’re looking to overcome emotional challenges, improve performance or find greater purpose, I provide a space that is both evidence-informed and compassionate, helping you connect who you are now with who you want to become.

  • Education

    Honours Bachelor of Science (Neuroscience & psychology major, biology & physiology minor) - University of Toronto

    Master of Arts Counselling Psychology - Yorkville University

    Neuroscience and Psychology of Mental Health - King’s College London

  • Focus: anxiety & depressive disorders, couples therapies, emotionally focused therapy, perinatal mental health

    • Assessment and Treatment of Major Depressive Disorders

      • Harvard University Continuing Studies

    • Externship in Emotionally Focused Therapy 

      • Vancouver Centre for Emotionally Focused Therapy

    • Emotionally Focused Therapy - Core Skills Training 

      • Toronto Centre for Emotionally Focused Therapy

    • Gottman Couple Therapy Level 1 and 2

      • Gottman Institute

    • Integrative Sex and Couples Certification Training - Certified Sex therapist informed professional (CSTIP) course

      • Tammy Nelson - PESI

    • Connecting Sexually and Emotionally through Emotionally Focused Therapy

      • Center for Psychological and Interpersonal Development

    • Maternal Mental Health Certificate Course

      • Postpartum Support International (PSI)

    • Perinatal Loss and Grief & Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders

      • Seleni Institute

    • Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT) for Attachment Trauma

      • Dr. Sue Johnson

    • Clinical Interventions for the Fourth Session in Emotionally Focused Therapy

      • Emotionally Focused Therapy - Maine

    • Trauma Informed Motivational Interviewing

      • Ali Hall & Kristin Dempsey

    • Life Coaching Fundamentals and Techniques & Professional Life Coaching

      • Alison

    • Neuroscience, Mindfulness and Meditation

      • University of Toronto Continuing Studies

    • Perfectionism and Anxiety Certification Study

      • Martin Anthony

    • Trauma Treatment Certification Training (CCTP) - The Latest Advances and Proven Techniques to Resolve Deeply Held Trauma

      • Janina Fisher

    • cognitive neuroscience and women's health

    • intrinsic motivation

    • mindfulness and stress

    • psilocybin in treatment of depressive disorders

  • Readers’ Choice Awards 2025, Toronto - Diamond Winner

    • “Best Mental Health Consultant”