Brian has been a wonderful support for me in my life over the course of the last few months. I've struggled with undulating waves of depression and anxiety for most life. However, serving my time in CAF and how I was discarded of has caused a deep fracture in my life that I still struggle with.

We've covered a lot of ground in a few short months, discussing issues of addiction, depression, and family. We've been working towards gaining some acceptance with my military experience, and we also identified how some of the events I went through have affirmed some of the negative choices I have made.

One thing that has been striking with my experience with Brian thus far is his ability to truly empathize with you. I don't even really mean the type of empathy where you walk in someone else's shoes, but he gets to truly know you on a personal level. He has the wherewithal to speak to you in your own language and lead you to where you need to go in a way that you specifically can understand it. This has created a space where I can be myself, my vulnerable self, where trust is the foundation.

His knowledge of mindfulness practices specifically in the Buddhist tradition has helped inform my life through a new lens. He doesn't just give you a technique, he provides the root knowledge and philosophy behind it all, which truly helps with "buying into" the techniques he has suggested.

I come to him on my good days and bad days and I learn just a little bit more about myself every time. Brian has provided a sacred space, and I mean that in the fullest sense, to be curious about myself. He accepts me for all I am, not just the good parts, but the dark parts of myself, and that in itself has helped me accept who I am.

I couldn't be more grateful to have Brian as my psychologist, and more importantly to be my guide through this time in my life.

Submitted Feb. 11, 2023

I am a serving member of the CAF whom experienced an elongated traumatic event over several months during deployment, while also struggling with exhaustion from the requirements of my position. I was very close to quitting life entirely, and found myself hopelessly un-equipped to deal with the multitude of emotion and self doubt that I felt.

The military took almost almost a year to engage support, but when they finally did they connected me with Brian. At this point, I had severe doubts I would gain anything of value from the Mental Health system and was cautiously hopeful when we first spoke. Even though our meetings were by phone in the height of the pandemic, Brian strove to alleviate my concerns and got immediately to the business of teaching me the tools needed to once again achieve a place of confidence.

Brian explored my past, helped identify where I derived my method of living, survival mechanisms and satisfaction. He then provided me with a litany of tools from breathing techniques to adapting my thought processes to a whole new way of approaching problems.
Going even deeper, Brian addressed home based stressors with family and even suggested parenting approaches that had a huge effect on my young son.

Brian’s caring and all encompassing approach is a singular reason for why I am still breathing. Further still, for why I feel once again proud and confident in my ability to move forward in career and family. I will always be thankful for the extra time and effort he puts into every problem.

Submitted Feb. 8, 2023

Brian was recommended to me thought he CAF and has an amazing reputation helping veterans and current serving members.
For over two years now we have been working together, he has helped me approach my issues from a different perspective when nothing else was working.
He not only teaches you the tools and techniques but explains the science behind them. This helps me grasp the importance of these techniques and has also helped me get off and stay off medication.
Our meetings have really turned my life around and I would like to think a made a friend along the way.

Highly recommended!

Submitted Feb. 7, 2023

I might better refer a registered clinic counsellor, thanks! Is unable to show any vulnerability during sessions in my opinion. I don't know how I am supposed to relate to an approach like that however: I do believe dr MacLean has reached the college requirements.

Submitted Jan. 24, 2023

Brian is an excellent psychologist. He is both knowledgeable and compassionate. He changed my life! I highly recommend him to you if you are struggling with life these days.. He helped me with both day-to-day anxiety as well as traumatic experiences that I thought I could never overcome. He made that difference. Thank you Brian!

Submitted Jan. 20, 2023

I consider myself very fortunate to have been a patient of Dr Maclean’s prior to the pandemic. The skills and tools that I was taught to manage my anxiety were essential during truly unsettling and stressful times. Brian is a great mental health resource who does not separate mental health from overall health. He is kind, funny, compassionate, non-judgemental and very knowledgeable. Thank you for all you’ve done for me Brian.

Submitted April 4, 2022

As a nurse I highly recommend Dr. MacLean if you are looking for a kind , caring , intelligent , and compassionate psychologist. I have been seeing him off and on for several years for anxiety and depression. He has taught me so many valuable techniques and coping skills. When I leave my appointments with him I always feel so uplifted and hopeful . Dr. MacLean really listens and focuses on your concerns and will do what it takes to help you . I honestly can’t recommend him enough. He has helped me tremendously. When I feel like I’m struggling he gives me hope and direction. I don’t know what I would do with it this support . Thank you so much Dr. MacLean you are a gift to all you know.

Submitted March 31, 2022

I've been seeing Brian since 2018 and I am so relieved to have found a psychologist who has knowledge in so many areas of psychology and health and how they are all connected. The man is a genius. He is the only psychologist that was able to help me manage my PTSD and anxiety so that I can move on and live a very happy life. This included neurofeedback, "Heart math" breathing techniques, learning about the gut - brain connection and how nutrition plays a role in my healing, amongst other strategies. Brian is incredibly intelligent, he is so compassionate, holds a ton of empathy for his patients and is really funny too. I love all those traits in a psychologist. It is hard to find a psychologist who has all of those traits but Brian definitely has all of them. I cannot recommend Brian enough. He is truly a gifted human in the area of psychology. If you are looking to truly heal and take charge of your life, I highly recommend Brian Maclean.

Submitted Sept. 22, 2021

I’ve been seeing Brian on and off since 2013 and this man has offered and rendered me so much priceless support and guidance- I don’t know where I would be if it weren’t for his help. An incredibly easy person and therapist to talk to, which says a lot coming from me- a person who is really a hard nut to crack in getting me to talk. Compassionate, understanding, generosity and patience are just a few of this mans attributes which make him a very competent and effective therapist.

Submitted Sept. 13, 2021

I've been seeing Dr Maclean for a couple years, he's been extremely helpful with ongoing anxiety issues. He's easy to talk to and very kind and professional. I would highly recommend him to anybody needing some help.

Submitted Sept. 6, 2021