Meet Our Team

Sarah Angelopoulos (she/her) is a Registered Psychologist with over 18 years of experience. She specializes in psychoeducational assessment and counselling for children and adolescents. Her work focuses on helping young people develop emotional regulation skills, manage anxiety and stress, and build resilience in learning and life.

Her assessment work helps families and schools understand how a child thinks, learns, and copes — identifying patterns of strengths, learning differences, and attention profiles that affect academic and emotional functioning. Sarah is known for reports that are clear, practical, and grounded in empathy, with meaningful recommendations that help children succeed at school and at home.

In addition to assessment, Sarah offers counselling focused on emotion regulation, anxiety, and stress management. She is formally trained and qualified to teach Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) through the University of Massachusetts Medical School's Center for Mindfulness, and is intensively trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) through Behavioral Tech, the institute founded by Marsha Linehan.

As a military family member and a parent of three, Sarah understands the challenges of balancing professional responsibilities with family life. Outside of work, she enjoys time in nature, good coffee, gardening, and exploring new places with family. Sarah holds a Master of Arts in School Psychology and is committed to ongoing professional development and to mentoring students and early career psychologists.

Terra Sawlor (she/her) is a Registered Psychologist with 23 years of experience supporting children, adolescents, and families through her work with the Halifax Regional Centre for Education (HRCE) and in private practice. She holds a Master of Arts in School Psychology (2003) and a Master of Education in Special Education (2008).

Her practice is child-centered and collaborative. Terra brings a deep commitment to understanding each client's unique strengths and challenges through comprehensive psychological assessments and supportive counselling and coaching. She specializes in the diagnosis of learning disabilities, intellectual delays, and ADHD, and is dedicated to delivering clear, practical recommendations that support success at home and at school.

Therapeutically, she takes a client-focused, integrative approach grounded in cognitive behavioral principles. Terra holds a certificate in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) from Wilfrid Laurier University and has pursued advanced training in coaching and ADHD, enabling her to provide support as an ADHD coach. She helps young people develop better strategies for managing time, focus, and motivation.

Outside of her professional work, Terra is a mother of three and enjoys spending time with her family. She loves cooking, traveling, hiking, reading, and finding new adventures.

Terra has a longstanding commitment to training and supervising early career psychologists. Over the years, she has provided supervision to numerous candidate psychologists and interns, guiding many through the registration process and into independent practice.

Jennifer Kilfoil (she/her) is a Registered Psychologist with 19 years of experience supporting children, adolescents, and families through her work both within the Halifax Regional Centre for Education and in various private practice settings. She holds a Master of Arts in School Psychology (2007) from Mount Saint Vincent University and a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Psychology from St. Francis Xavier University (2003).

Her practice is client-centered and grounded in a strength-based approach. Jennifer strives to make the assessment experience as comfortable as possible using her warm and caring nature. Drawing on her many years of practice in both school and private settings, she specializes in the evaluation and diagnosis of Learning Disorders, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and Intellectual Disabilities. She provides clear, comprehensive reports that offer insights that help families better understand their children and support their ongoing progress, development, and academic growth.

When not working, Jennifer enjoys spending time with her husband and two children. She enjoys reading, watching sports, walking, yoga, and spending time outdoors — particularly in her home province of Prince Edward Island.

Jennifer is available for appointments in the evenings and on weekends. She looks forward to working collaboratively with her clients to support meaningful growth and positive outcomes.

Amy MacGillivray (she/her) is a Registered Psychologist with 22 years of experience supporting children, adolescents, young adults, and their parents through psychological assessment, consultation, and intervention. Trained as a school psychologist, she has worked extensively within the Halifax Regional Centre for Education as well as in private practice. This experience has given her a broad understanding of the challenges that can arise at home, at school, and during different stages of development. She has also completed additional training and certifications in ADHD clinical services and the treatment of anxiety in children and adolescents.

Amy offers comprehensive psychoeducational assessments to help children, adolescents, and young adults better understand how they learn, recognize their strengths, and identify areas where they may benefit from additional support. She believes assessment should provide more than a diagnosis — it should help individuals and families make sense of their experiences, provide meaningful answers, and offer practical strategies and a clearer path forward.

A central part of Amy's work is supporting and educating parents. She helps families understand how neurodevelopmental differences such as ADHD can affect learning, behaviour, relationships, and everyday life. Amy provides practical, realistic strategies that families can use at home and works collaboratively with parents to help them advocate for appropriate resources, accommodations, and interventions at school.

Amy's primary areas of expertise include the assessment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and learning disorders as well as consultation around educational planning and supports for diverse learners. She also has extensive experience supporting children and adolescents experiencing anxiety, including generalized anxiety and school refusal.

Amy recognizes that every child and family is unique. Her approach is warm yet solution-focused, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based practice. She strives to create a supportive environment where clients and parents feel heard and understood, while helping them recognize their strengths, develop practical skills, and feel more confident advocating for what they need to thrive — both academically and personally.

Outside of work, Amy is a busy mother of three and a stepparent to one. Much of her "free time" is spent at hockey rinks and soccer fields; when she's not there, she's usually cooking or planning her next travel adventure!

Amy remains eager to learn and is always seeking opportunities for professional development and continued growth. She also regularly provides supervision to early career psychologists, sharing her experience and supporting the development of emerging professionals.

Raquel Chater (she/her) is a Registered Psychologist who conducts psychoeducational assessments for school-aged children and adolescents experiencing academic, behavioural, and social-emotional challenges. She completed the Master of Arts in School Psychology at Mount Saint Vincent University and has over four years of experience working as a school psychologist within the Halifax Regional Centre for Education (HRCE).

Raquel has experience assessing and diagnosing Learning Disorders, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and Intellectual Disabilities, and is passionate about helping children and families better understand how they learn and understand the world. She takes a strengths-based approach to assessment and strives to create a supportive space where children and families feel understood. Outside of her work, she enjoys spending time outdoors, travelling, and spending time with her family.

Raquel is available for appointments in the evenings and on weekends. She looks forward to working with clients to provide practical recommendations that are meaningful for families and helpful within school settings.

Chez (she/her) conducts psychoeducational assessments for children and adolescents with academic, behavioural, and social-emotional challenges. She completed the Master of Arts in School Psychology program at Mount Saint Vincent University and currently works within the Halifax Regional Centre for Education (HRCE).

Chez's work includes the assessment of learning disorders, intellectual disabilities, and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, as well as consultation and educational planning for diverse learners. She strives to provide evidence-based, practical recommendations that are meaningful for families and useful within school settings. As a mother of two, Chez also brings a warm, thoughtful understanding of the questions and concerns parents may have when seeking support for their children.