REGULATING PSYCHOLOGISTS IN NOVA SCOTIA SINCE 1980

Visual Flowchart: Candidate Psychologist (Conditional Register)

Note on Regulatory Transition (December 2025)

As of November 24, 2025, the Nova Scotia Board of Examiners in Psychology (NSBEP) has transitioned to the Nova Scotia Regulator of Psychology (NSRP) under the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA).

Under this new framework, the former “Register of Candidates” is formally designated as the Conditional Register. In accordance with the Psychology Regulations and NSRP Bylaws, individuals registered in this category are authorized to use two specific protected titles: Candidate Psychologist and Psychologist (Candidate Register).

Any references on the NSRP website or in NSRP documents to “Candidate Registrants” or the “Candidate Register” should be interpreted in accordance with these 2025 statutory designations.

Process Overview
For a visual flowchart of the Conditional Register (Candidate Psychologist) process, please refer to the document available via the link below:

https://ns-rp.ca/downloads/Candidacy_Flowchart_20201009.pdf

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

911

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.

Psychology is a regulated profession under the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA). “Psychologist” is a title protected by a law that governs the practice of psychology in Nova Scotia.

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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    Excluding Statutory Holidays

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