Psychologists and Psychiatrists

Brad Peters, Psychologist (Cand. Reg.)

Brad is a licensed Clinical Psychologist (Cand. Reg.).He holds a Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree in Clinical Life-Span Psychology. His graduate training involved 3 years, including doctoral-level coursework, at the University of Victoria. He has conducted research related to family and child development, including pediatric pain and issues related to parental separation and divorce. Brad is a part-time psychology professor at Saint Mary's University in Halifax. In his therapy practice, Brad works with children (8+), adolescents, adults, couples, and families. Brad considers himself a “theoretical integrationist.” His approach begins with an understanding that we each have a unique experience of the world and have our own story to tell. Brad emphasizes that we are all driven by biological processes and that our biology has been shaped, and is constantly being shaped, by our relationships with other people, both past and present. In psychology terms, his assessment and therapy work would draw upon humanistic, neuroscientific, attachment, and psychodynamic theories. Brad uses a variety of therapy interventions and will use an approach that best serves a particular individual, couple, or family. Download C.V.

Darren Fowler, Psychologist

Darren is a licensed Clinical Psychologist. He completed an M.A. in Counselling Psychology at McGill University and received postgraduate training and supervision in Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP) through the Department of Psychiatry at Dalhousie University. He is currently a part-time psychology professor at Saint Mary’s University. Darren specializes in treating adults with concerns including depression, anxiety, stress, relationship problems, anger issues, grief, and emotional conflict. His therapeutic approach is integrative and combines principles from psychodynamic and emotion-focused therapies. An increasing amount of research and clinical experience support these methods of treatment that emphasize the necessity of being more emotionally aware and experiencing and expressing a wide range and balance of healthy emotions. From this framework, and within the safe environment of the therapy room, Darren works with a client to promote meaningful change. In working with couples, Darren draws from a related approach called Emotionally-Focused Couple Therapy (EFCT). When treating individuals with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), he utilizes a cognitive framework with graded emotional exposure and anxiety-regulating techniques. Download C.V.

Curt Peters, MD, FRCPC, Psychiatrist

Curt holds a full-time position as a Psychiatrist in the public sector and works with Cornerstone on a part-time basis. He has a great appreciation and knowledge of the overlap between medication and psychotherapy in optimizing mental health and creating positive change. Curt is a resource for our therapy clients in need of medication or medication review. Please be aware that Dr. Peters is not taking new referrals at the present time.