Dr. John Swaine & Associates Ltd. is an experienced clinical practice that provides a wide range of helping services to the public. As a private alternative to the public system, we assess and treat the functional, emotional and behavioural difficulties of young people and adults.

Dr. John Swaine directs the service. He is a clinical psychologist registered with the Nova Scotia Board of Examiners in Psychology and the Canadian Register of Health Services Providers in Psychology. He has more than thirty years of experience working with children, teens, young adults and families as a clinician, lecturer, supervisor and consultant. Dr. Swaine also teaches as an Assistant Professor (part-time) for the Clinical Psychology Ph.D. programme in the Department of Psychology at Dalhousie University in Halifax and is a member of the Nova Scotia Board of Examiners in Psychology.

Our Associates are mental health professionals who have met rigorous standards of clinical training, supervision and examination so that they can provide experienced, professional helping services to their clients. They are registered members of their professional organizations and have clear Codes of Ethics which they are required to follow.  They are also screened by the police and the child abuse registry for criminal or abusive backgrounds.

Sharyn Chapman, RN, B.SC.N., CPMHN(C)
Community Mental Health Nurse

Terry J. McLaughlin, B.Sc.O.T.
Occupational Therapist

Tracy L. Taggart, M.A.S.P.
School Psychologist

Graduate Students
Doctoral clinical psychology programme at Dalhousie University

Contract Clinicians are sometimes brought on staff for specific assessment or treatment needs.

Support Staff

Angela Davidson, Administrative Assistant
Linda MacDonald, Bookkeeper