Queer and Trans Therapists of Nova Scotia (QTTNS)

Licensing/Credential & Degree Guide

Below is a description of each type of licensing/registration and post-graduate degrees a QTTNS therapist might possess. In the directory, we have included each therapist’s license number.

Licensing/Credentials

  • Registered Psychologist: PhD, MA, MSc, or MEd Psychologist who holds full registration with the Nova Scotia Board of Examiners in Psychology, with the ability to practice psychology in the province. Psychologists can formally diagnose psychiatric disorders.
  • Clinical Psychologist (Candidate Register): PhD, MA, MSc, or MEd Psychologist who is registered to practice in Nova Scotia with Nova Scotia Board of Examiners in Psychology, while under supervision by a Registered Psychologist. Psychologists can formally diagnose psychiatric disorders.
  • BSW: Social Worker with a bachelor’s of social work (BSW) who is registered to practice in Nova Scotia with the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers.
  • MSW: Social Worker with a master’s of social work (MSW) who is registered to practice in Nova Scotia with the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers.
  • CCC: Canadian Certified Counsellor (certified with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association).
  • RCT: Registered Counselling Therapist (registered with the Nova Scotia College of Counselling Therapists).
  • RCT-C: Registered Counselling Therapist (Candidate) (registered with the Nova Scotia College of Counselling Therapists).
  • Student in Training for Counselling Therapy: Student currently enrolled in MA/MSc level program for counselling psychology; completing a practicum placement.
  • OT Reg: Registered Occupational Therapists are registered with the Nova Scotia Occupational Therapy Regulator (NSOTR). Some OTs are specialized in delivering mental health therapy.

Degrees

  • MA: Master of Arts
  • MACP: Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology
  • MEd: Master of Education
  • MSc: Master of Science
  • MSc OT: Master of Science in Occupational Therapy
  • MSW:  Master of Social Work
  • PhD: Doctor of Philosophy
  • PsyD: Doctor of Psychology