REGULATING PSYCHOLOGISTS IN NOVA SCOTIA SINCE 1980

Current Board Members

CHAIR
Conor Barker, Ph.D., R.Psych. 
Term Expires: November 24, 2026

VICE CHAIR
Debbie Sutherland, M.Sc., R.Psych.
Term Expires: November 24, 2026

TREASURER
Erica Baker, Ph.D., R.Psych.
Term Expires: November 24, 2026

MEMBER
Anne Sophie Champod, Ph.D., R.Psych.
Term Expires: November 24, 2026

MEMBER
Tracy L. Whittaker-Taggart, M.A., R.Psych.
Term Expires: November 24, 2026

PUBLIC MEMBER
Dan Boyd
Term Expires: March 4, 2029

PUBLIC MEMBER
Victoria Brown
Term Expires: March 4, 2029

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CONTACT Us

  • Nova Scotia Regulator of Psychology
  • Email: nsbep@nsbep.org
  • Phone: 902-423-2238
  • Mailing and Courier Address below (all couriers accepted)
  • 103-287 Lacewood Dr., Suite 331 Halifax NS B3M 3Y7
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BUSINESS HOURS

  • Monday - Friday
  • 9:00AM - 1:00PM
  • Excluding Statuatory Holidays

If you are experiencing a mental health crisis:


  • The Nova Scotia Regulator of Psychology (NSRP) is a regulatory body that oversees the practice of psychology to ensure public safety and professional standards. We do not provide emergency services, crisis intervention, or referrals to psychologists.

    For immediate support, please contact one of the following confidential mental health and addictions services:
  • Nova Scotia Mental Health and Addictions Crisis Line: 1-888-429-8167 (24/7 support)
  • Emergency Services: Call 911 or visit your nearest hospital emergency department
  • Mental Health and Addictions Intake: 1-855-922-1122 (to access community-based services)
  • For non-emergency inquiries about finding a psychologist, you may contact the Association of Psychologists of Nova Scotia (APNS) at https://apns.ca/ for referral information.

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