Since working with them I’ve been able to connect some of the trauma I’ve experienced to my eating disorder. I’ve also learned to be more kind, patient and gentle with myself. I’ve appreciated all of the support the most! Rosa brought so much experience and knowledge to our sessions. She was always very present and real, and (gently) called me out on behaviour and thought patterns that I didn’t even realize I had… I think this organization is truly amazing! I now know what true support feels like and have more knowledge and awareness than before. My life is now more stable and less chaotic. I mostly appreciated having a treatment team with a dietician as the teamwork between them was great for me.

Today my life is moving forward in a beautiful way. My time with strength counselling has been such a blessing for myself and my family. Brittany is such a wonderful person and has had the patience and unbelievable knowledge to work with me and help me make the changes that I have never been able to make. I am sober , have a sense of Joy and freedom in my life. Thank you so very much Brittany and thank you Amanda for your first class service and care!

It was so nice receiving counselling from Amanda for 10 weeks. I have become more resilient as a result of it thanks to her. I still have a long way to go but I believe there is hope that I will recover and begin to rebuild my life again. Thank you so much, Amanda!

I believe we were a very good fit. I feel that the intake questionnaire is helpful in finding the right client/patient match. This is the first time I had been offered a questionnaire prior to counselling and I think that it was worthwhile since you have a better chance of find a counsellor that works. Overall, I am very happy with Strength Counselling.

Choosing to access counselling supports and actually do the work that was necessary for my personal growth, has been life-changing. Being able to put everything on the table and have an honest look at the choices I was making and how I was reacting to situations, was very emotional. The support I received helped me see that I am choosing to live a strong and healthy sober life, and through this clarity I see how wonderful and amazing life is. Thank you!

I first started sessions with Amanda a few years a go. She helped me through a tumultuous transition in my life. I have come to find her candid and earnest feedback a great help in aiding my personal reflection and my ability to cope with change. I have had a few counselors in the past who would just nod their heads all the time. In contrast, Amanda provides real support and advice. She is truly engaged and willing to challenge you where appropriate. For some this may be a difficult process to deal with, but for those who want real change, it is definitely the right direction and I would not hesitate to recommend Amanda.

Strength Counselling not only put my family back together but it gave me the tools needed to put myself back together, no matter how broken I feel . Personally, i’ve come such a long ways with the help I received and with counselling available over Skype there are no limits!

Thank you Strength Counselling!

Amanda is both personable and professional. She is easy to talk to and a good listener, however also knows when to interject with feedback. I first began seeing Amanda when she was located in Lethbridge, after she moved to Victoria we continued our sessions through Skype. At first I was leery about continuing sessions over Skype, however after trying it I have found it to really not be any different from our sessions in her office. I have found it easy and convenient being able to do the sessions from the comfort of my home. I would not hesitate to recommend Amanda to anyone as well as Skype sessions with her.

I love how honest she is and how honest I can be with her. I am most grateful she allows me to text her when I feel in a slump. I always feel better and I am amazed and how she can communicate things in such an understandable way. Thanks for all you do Rosa!

I am very grateful for the sessions I had with Ewan. He is very easy to talk to and gave me several different options to choose from when giving me homework. He gave me different perspectives on things I otherwise wouldn’t have thought of or considered. I am currently still unemployed and in the process of moving, because of my financial situation I can’t afford to live in Winnipeg. I do miss talking to Ewan, he is a very kind, helpful, understanding person. Any friend of his is Super lucky to have him. I am finally getting a place of my own and I’m hoping that’s enough therapy for me. Thank you so much, the convenience of being able to do this online was a big plus.

I came to Strength Counselling for help in dealing with my trauma from my relationship with my partner and his addictions. It helped knowing I wasn’t alone but mainly getting professional feedback from a trained Clinician was important to me. It was a place where I was understood. I needed Professional feedback to help me change my thought process. Jake gave me tools on how I could try a different approach. I would say that it’s similar to an Alanon meeting but with someone in charge. It helped me to see behaviors in my spouse that showed signs of active addiction. It is a place where they understand addiction and essentially a place where I can learn self care. It’s been extremely helpful. They are APSATS trained. Building a relationship with everyone and getting support. We had a seperate chat group for additional support.

I reached out to Strength Counselling because of an eating disorder. The results were amazing and very helpful. I appreciated the fact that Strength was compassionate and caring and there was someone always there for me. I was able to connect with Amanda and Rosa when I had doubts or fears through text or email. If I were to tell a close ally about how I feel about Strength Counselling, I would say they are great counsellors and they are easy to talk to. I truly appreciated having Rosa as my counsellor. If I had to name three benefits I’ve experienced while working with Strength Counselling, it would be coping tools, connection and community. Life is a lot more calm, happy and I am in better relationships now. I just celebrated four years. I couldn’t have done it without all of your support.