About Me

Scott Bjerkness, MDiv, RP, RCC, RMFT, CCC‍ ‍Registered Psychotherapist

Hi. My name is Scott and I have been practicing psychotherapy for over five years, working with individuals and couples.

I have always been drawn to relational work. From my teenage years, I considered becoming a therapist, though my path initially led me into academia. I completed a Master’s degree in Philosophy with the intention of pursuing a career as a professor. Over time, however, I recognized that while I loved ideas and careful thinking, I was most alive in direct, meaningful conversations with people. After walking alongside close friends through difficult seasons of their lives, it became clear that psychotherapy was not simply an interest, but a vocation.

My academic background continues to shape my work. I value thoughtful reflection, intellectual honesty, and careful attention to the deeper questions that often sit beneath anxiety, relationship conflict, and life transitions. I have a particular interest in working with couples, young men, and clergy, and I have found it a privilege to support those navigating questions of faith, identity, and responsibility.

In addition to my professional life, I am married and the father of two young children. Family life continues to deepen my appreciation for the complexity of relationships, the demands of responsibility, and the importance of living with integrity.

I consider it an honour to accompany clients as they pursue greater clarity, emotional maturity, and alignment between their values and their daily lives.

Credentials & Training

Professional Designations

  • Registered Psychotherapist (RP) — College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO)

  • Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) — BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC)

  • Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) — Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA)

  • Registered Marriage and Family Therapist (RMFT) — Canadian Association for Couple and Family Therapy (CACFT)

I am also a Professional Member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT).

Education

  • Master of Divinity in Clinical Counselling (MDiv) — Tyndale University, Toronto, ON

  • Master of Arts in Philosophy (MA) — Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University), Toronto, ON

  • Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy (BA) — Trinity Western University, Langley, BC

My academic background in philosophy and theology continues to inform my clinical work, particularly in areas involving meaning, belief, ethics, and identity.

Clinical Training

I completed my clinical training in an agency setting and have 5+ years of direct client experience working with individuals and couples.

My approach is integrative and informed by training in:

  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) — Externship completed

  • Prepare/Enrich Facilitator Certification

  • Clinical Supervision Fundamentals Course (2025)

  • Internal Family Systems (IFS) informed work

  • Gottman Method (advanced webinar training)

  • ADHD and relational dynamics

  • Crisis safety planning with youth and teens

  • Trauma-informed approaches, including work with suicidal parts

I pursue ongoing professional development through continuing education and consultation to ensure my work remains thoughtful, ethical, and grounded in current best practices.