About Me
I’m Evan Berger, RCC, a Registered Clinical Counsellor.
Trauma, stress, and life’s pressures don’t resolve on their own—especially when they begin to affect relationships. I work with youth, adults, and couples who want therapy that is practical, thoughtful, and focused on real change. Together, we look at what’s keeping you stuck—individually or as a couple—and build greater clarity, emotional steadiness, and more workable ways of relating.
My approach is attachment-based and trauma-informed, and my work with couples is guided by my training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). I integrate evidence-based and somatic approaches to help individuals and couples process trauma, regulate stress, and shift unhelpful patterns such as emotional shutdown, recurring conflict, or disconnection. You’ll always understand what we’re working on, why it matters, and how it supports meaningful, lasting change.
For couples, this often means slowing things down enough to understand what’s happening beneath surface conflict—unmet attachment needs, protective responses, and moments where connection breaks down—and learning how to respond differently when pressure arises. The goal isn’t to assign blame, but to create safety, repair ruptures, and strengthen trust.
My Professional Path
I’m a Registered Clinical Counsellor with a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology and a Bachelor of Education.
Outside of counselling, I am a husband, father of five, and an avid outdoor enthusiast. I find that time outdoors offers many of the same lessons that emerge in therapy: resilience, adaptability, courage, and the importance of staying connected to what matters most.
Counselling allows me to combine my interest in human growth, relationships, and wellbeing with a genuine desire to contribute to the communities I serve. Supporting people through life's challenges, helping couples strengthen their relationships, and assisting individuals in moving toward greater meaning, connection, and wellbeing is both a responsibility and a genuine honour.
My approach is grounded, practical, and evidence-based, drawing on professional training while recognizing that lasting change happens through authentic human connection.
Additional training includes:
• Two extended, in-depth courses in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) with Steven C. Hayes, the founder of ACT.
• Completion of the Emotionally Focused Therapy Externship for Couples and membership with the International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEEFT).
• Completion of the first two years of the three-year Somatic Experiencing Practitioner program through Somatic Experiencing International, an advanced training focused on trauma resolution and nervous system regulation.
Outside The Office
Outside of counselling, I spend much of my time outdoors—mountain biking, skiing, and exploring new trails. I’m also a father, which keeps me grounded, humble, and continually learning about patience and balance.
Family life is one of the reasons I’m passionate about supporting parents, especially new dads, as they navigate the challenges and rewards of raising children while managing work and personal pressures.
