Notice of Appointment of Custodian — Lindsay Victor
The Nova Scotia Regulator of Psychology has appointed a custodian for the client records of Lindsay Victor, a registrant of NSRP. Clients or members of the public with questions about accessing records should refer to the full notice for contact information. MORE » https://www.ns-rp.ca/downloads/NSRP_Web_Notice_of_Custodianship.pdf
Notice of Proposed Bylaw Amendment — Bylaw 21.1.3, Currency of Practice Hours
The NSRP is proposing to amend Bylaw 21.1.3 to reduce the minimum currency of practice hours requirement from 1,500 to 450 hours over a three-year period. The 30-day feedback period runs from March 31 to April 30, 2026. [Download the full notice (PDF)]
Office Notice & Document Submission Update
Please be advised that the office formerly located in the Professional Centre on Spring Garden Road is now closed. Electronic Submissions (Preferred)To ensure the fastest and most efficient processing, electronic submission is preferred whenever possible. Please visit our Contact Us page for information on how to submit documents digitally. Physical CorrespondenceAll physical correspondence (including mail […]
Welcome to the Nova Scotia Regulator of Psychology (NSRP)
As of November 24, 2025, the Nova Scotia Board of Examiners in Psychology (NSBEP) has transitioned to the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA). This change modernizes the regulation of psychology in Nova Scotia and brings us under the same legislative umbrella as most other regulated health professions in the province. It strengthens public protection through […]
Consultation: Draft Bylaws for NSRP RHPA Transition – Your Feedback Welcome
The Draft Bylaws have now been posted on the NSRP website to invite feedback during a 30-day consultation period. These Bylaws will come into effect when the profession transitions from the Regulated Health Professions Act and the Psychology Regulations to the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA). The transition is scheduled for November 24, 2025. The […]
Revisions to Transfer Policy (non-CFTA)
The Nova Scotia Regulator of Psychology (NSRP) has passed revisions to its transfer policy to facilitate registration for qualified psychologists while ensuring public protection. Effective March 1, 2026, key changes include renaming the transfer interview to “Transfer Examination,” requiring a passing result for registration, and mandating a six-month supervised practice period for all transfers. For […]
New Policy: Documenting Professional Psychology Training Hours (Effective September 2025)
Starting September 2025, students beginning professional psychology training programs must document their training hours and experiences as per the NSRP Guidelines for Documenting Professional Psychology Training Hours and Experiences. This pilot program supports supervisors in creating consistent supervision plans and ensures standardized documentation for Candidate Register applications. Students may use Time2Track, the NSRP-provided Excel spreadsheet […]
Electronic Submissions for Documents
We’ve updated our forms and process to allow electronic submissions for transcripts, internship forms, letters of reference, and other documents, and we encourage you to use this option. Documents from third parties must come directly from the source: transcripts from the university registrar, their designate, or an official service (e.g., MyCreds), internship forms from the […]
Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct Standard
Through the link below, you will find a new NSRP Standard. Under the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA, 2023) all regulated health professions in Nova Scotia were mandated to develop and implement a Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct Standard by December 3, 2025. A grace period, until January 8, 2025, was later granted for the Sexual Abuse […]
Submission for Entry-to-Practice Change
On November 13th, 2024, NSRP hosted an information session for registrants aimed at discussing the latest developments regarding the NSRP submission to the government, providing a platform for questions, and collecting invaluable feedback from registrants. For those who couldn’t attend, we’ve made the session recording available here: https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/o6TipBgceSMuIi40fz9jx9nv0AIZ_uRWvJ5qRy82IQrJXOsOoXYzYCj_jiT1cvxK.24JQV5GDZ5ambUjIYou will need to enter the following passcode: […]
