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Barbara MacLean, M.Sc.
​Registered Psychologist

Barbara MacLean is a registered psychologist with over 25 years of experience providing psychotherapy in the public and private clinical setting. She uses an eclectic therapeutic approach tailored to individual client needs. Barbara especially appreciates the logic and utility of cognitive-behavioural therapy, an evidence-based therapy that focuses on the interrelationship of thoughts, behaviours, and emotions. Her work is characterized by strong listening skills, empathy, organizational and problem-solving abilities, and a sense of humour. 
In Treatment Approach
Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Behavioural
Cognitive Processing Therapy (for trauma)

Family Therapy
Parent Consultation
Co-Parent Consultation


In Experience
Barbara has 25+ years experience working with adults, families,  adolescents, and children.

​Clients are seen on an individual basis or together with family members.

​As of May 17, 2022, Barbara will be offering in-person sessions again for fully vaccinated individuals.  Secure video-conferencing will remain available for those who wish to use this format.
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​Emily McLean, 
RSW, MSW

Clinical Social Worker

Emily McLean earned an undergraduate degree in Sociology from Acadia University and an undergraduate  degree  in social work from Carleton University in Ottawa.  She completed a Masters of Social Work at the University of  British Columbia (UBC), Vancouver.  Emily has completed additional training to further hone her counseling skills.  She has a diverse skill set and uses client-centered and strengths-based approaches in her work.  

Emily sees clients through secure video-conferencing on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.

In Treatment Approach
Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Motivational Interviewing
Solution Focused Therapy
Strengths Perspective
In Experience
Emily has been practising in the field of social work since 2010. Emily has experience working with families, adolescents, and children in crisis-based services, acute mental health, juvenile forensic and varied general healthcare settings. 

"(We) are disturbed, not by things,
but by the view which (we) take of them."
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Epictetus, 55-135

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Psychologists and Social Workers are both regulated by professional bodies; psychologists through the Nova Scotia Board of Examiners in Psychology (NSBEP) and social workers through the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers (NSCSW). Barbara is also a member of the Association of Psychologists of ​Nova Scotia (APNS) and Emily is a registered social worker (RSW) through the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers. Both of these organizations have
useful websites for further information about the practice of psychology and social work. 
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Barbara is listed in the private practice directory on the website www.apns.ca
Emily is listed in the private practice directory on the website: ww.nscsw.org

Hours

*Barbara MacLean is available TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY
​By Appointment Only
*​Emily McLean typically sees clients Tuesday and Thursday evening through secure video-conferencing

Telephone/Fax

p 902.396.5261
​f 902.752.0597

Email

barbara@macleanpsychology.com
​socialwork@emilyamclean.com

Mailing Address

P.O. Box 3519, Stellarton, N.S.
B0K 1S0

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