REGULATING PSYCHOLOGISTS IN NOVA SCOTIA SINCE 1980

Application Flowcharts

Below are visual flowcharts to assist prospective registrants.

Overall Decision Flow chart (Consult this flowchart first to view all application pathways)
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Psychologists Fully Registered in Alberta & the Northwest Territories
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Psychologists Fully Registered in another Canadian Jurisdiction (except for AB & NWT)
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Psychologists Fully Licensed in the USA & Qualifying Applicants from the UK (must be fully & continuously registered as a psychologist with HPC for 4 years or 1 year based on a doctoral degree in psychology)
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International Applicants
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New Applicants (those who are not currently registered as a Psychologist and not an internationally applicant)
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Other Flowcharts 

Conditional Register (Candidate Register) Flowchart
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Appeal Flowchart
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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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Business Hours

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

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