Strength Counselling Services

Strength Counselling Services We are a Canada-wide Online Counselling agency Receive either both counselling and personal training in unison or one without the other.

Areas of specialty include: eating disorders & body image issues, gender & equality issues, marital therapy and family development, anxiety disorders, addiction issues, trauma, and generalized & life balance issues. Providing a variety of options for holistic healing in the form of therapeutic practice and personal training through both in-office and E-Counselling with a clinical focus given to mental, emotional, and physical health.

Growth doesn’t mean you have to go back and prove it to the same people who only knew the old you.You’re allowed to evol...
04/27/2026

Growth doesn’t mean you have to go back and prove it to the same people who only knew the old you.

You’re allowed to evolve without reintroducing yourself to spaces that couldn’t hold you before.

Closure isn’t always a conversation. Sometimes it’s a boundary.

You didn’t do all this work to shrink yourself again.

Somewhere along the way, you learned that your worth is tied to how much you do.So when you slow down, sit still, or tak...
04/27/2026

Somewhere along the way, you learned that your worth is tied to how much you do.

So when you slow down, sit still, or take a break, there’s this quiet voice saying, “You could be doing more.”

You don’t have to earn rest. You’re allowed to take it.

Even if it feels uncomfortable at first.

We put a lot of pressure on ourselves to be constantly improving. Big changes. Big growth. Big wins.But most of the time...
04/27/2026

We put a lot of pressure on ourselves to be constantly improving. Big changes. Big growth. Big wins.

But most of the time, progress doesn’t look like that.

You don’t need a life overhaul to be making progress.

Sometimes it’s just about doing one thing a little differently than yesterday.

That counts more than you think.

04/26/2026

It’s the warmth that hits your face and reminds you to pause for a second.

It’s the quiet shift from just getting through the day to actually feeling a moment.

Sunlight has a way of softening things.

We’re quick to say, “I don’t know why I’m in a mood.” But most of the time… your mood isn’t random.Your mood is often yo...
04/26/2026

We’re quick to say, “I don’t know why I’m in a mood.” But most of the time… your mood isn’t random.

Your mood is often your body’s way of saying, “Hey… something’s off.”

Instead of judging it or trying to push through, try getting curious about it.

Not everything needs to be fixed right away. But understanding your patterns? That’s where real change starts.

04/25/2026

Happiness doesn’t always arrive all at once.

Sometimes it shows up in pieces, in sunlight on your skin, in a small sense of ease, in choosing to meet yourself where you are.

Let this be your reminder: you’re allowed to feel joy in the middle of your life as it is.

Maybe this season isn’t about becoming someone new, just about feeling a little more like yourself again. ☀️

Ever feel completely drained after certain conversations, even if nothing “bad” happened?That heavy, tired, almost foggy...
04/25/2026

Ever feel completely drained after certain conversations, even if nothing “bad” happened?

That heavy, tired, almost foggy feeling after interacting with someone? That’s not random.

It’s often what people call an emotional hangover.

Not every interaction is meant to feel easy. But if you’re consistently walking away feeling drained, it’s worth paying attention to who and what is costing you energy.

You don’t have to justify needing space from what exhausts you.

Online counselling gives you space to talk it through before it turns into something heavier.Because support isn’t somet...
04/25/2026

Online counselling gives you space to talk it through before it turns into something heavier.

Because support isn’t something you earn when things get bad enough.

It’s something you’re allowed to have, period.

04/24/2026

It’s not just one hour a week.

The real work doesn’t only happen in session.

It shows up in the quiet moments after.

When you pause before reacting. When you notice a pattern you used to miss. When you choose something different, even in a small way.

Online counselling gives you tools you carry with you into your relationships, your routines, your everyday life.

Because growth isn’t about what happens in one conversation. It’s what starts to shift because of it.

No commute. No waiting room. No small talk.Just you, in your space, having a real conversation that actually matters.Onl...
04/24/2026

No commute. No waiting room. No small talk.

Just you, in your space, having a real conversation that actually matters.

Online counselling removes a lot of the barriers that make getting support feel like “too much.”

No rushing across town.
No sitting in a room wondering what to say.
No trying to fit it into an already packed day.

Just showing up as you are, from your couch, your car, or wherever feels most comfortable.

Because getting support shouldn’t feel like another task on your to-do list.

Strength Counselling didn’t start big.It started with $5, one client, and a belief that people deserve real support, no ...
04/24/2026

Strength Counselling didn’t start big.

It started with $5, one client, and a belief that people deserve real support, no matter where they are.

Founded by Amanda Dewar, Strength was built on resilience, lived experience, and the understanding that healing isn’t linear, it’s real, messy, and deeply personal.

What began as a one-person practice has grown into a Canada-wide team of therapists supporting hundreds of clients, meeting people where they’re at, both emotionally and geographically.

At its core, Strength is about helping you move from surviving to actually living.

Because sometimes the strongest thing you can do is ask for support.

Not every relationship is meant to grow with you.Sometimes, the version of you that needed them isn’t the version of you...
04/24/2026

Not every relationship is meant to grow with you.

Sometimes, the version of you that needed them isn’t the version of you anymore.

And that doesn’t mean anyone did anything wrong.

You’re allowed to grow into spaces where you feel more like yourself, even if it means your circle looks different along the way.

Address

Nanaimo, BC

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+18662950551

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Strength Counselling Services Inc. provides digital counselling for anxiety, depression and overall life wellness.

Strength Counselling Services Inc. provides online counselling for anxiety, depression and overall life wellness.

We know that the process of healing is cyclical, and we consider the needs of each individual. We provide a safe container that allows room for growth and freedom of expression for our clients. This structured and responsive environment is integral to the unique process of healing for every individual.

Areas of specialty include: eating disorders & body image issues, gender & equality issues, marital therapy and family development, anxiety disorders, addiction issues, trauma, and generalized & life balance issues. Providing a variety of options for holistic healing in the form of therapeutic practice and personal training through both in-office and E-Counselling with a clinical focus given to mental, emotional, and physical health.

“We believe the best way to achieve lasting positive change is to foster trust with our clients through building relationships guided by empathy, connection, and integrity. We know what transformation feels like, because we have done ( and will continue to do ) our own healing." - Amanda Poitras, Strength Counselling Founder