Dr. Pottie is a Registered Psychologist who received his PhD from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2008, completed a residency at QEII Health Sciences Centre, Halifax, and postdoctoral work at Heritage Clinic, San Diego. He has worked with Nova Scotia Health in both medical inpatient and outpatient mental health settings receiving specialty training in pain, trauma, insomnia, psycho-oncology, chronic disease, and interdisciplinary client-centred approaches that support behaviour change in the service of meaningful goals.
Colin specializes in providing psychodiagnostic assessment and treatment for adults with a variety of presenting concerns including mood and anxiety disorders, PTSD, persistent pain, insomnia, and intersecting physical and mental health challenges. He utilizes Cognitive-Behavioral and Acceptance-Commitment Therapy approaches and collaborates with clients to identify strengths and values to foster skill development and emotional wellbeing.