Amanda Young Counselling

Amanda Young Counselling ✅ MC, LCT, CCC

Licensed Counselling Therapist helping individuals 13+ overcome anxiety, depression, trauma, and addiction.

I provide a safe, supportive space to help you find the answers within yourself.

📖 Book a session: https://bit.ly/BookingAYC At Amanda Young Counselling, we believe the answers to life's challenges already exist within you. Our mission is to help you uncover them in a supportive, nonjudgmental, and safe environment. Specializing in working with individuals 13+ who are facing addiction, anxiety, d

epression, trauma, low self-esteem, and more, we offer personalized care tailored to your unique needs. Incorporating a blend of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), trauma-focused approaches, solution-focused therapy, and positive psychology, we help you navigate life’s stressors while encouraging mindfulness, gratitude, and self-care. With a background as a young mother balancing work and education, Amanda knows firsthand the importance of prioritizing mental health and self-care in a busy world. Our goal is to empower you to create meaning from your life experiences and rewrite your story in a way that fosters growth and healing. Let’s work together to help you regain control of your journey.

📝 A quick note to let you know I will be out of the office this week.If you have been thinking about reaching out, pleas...
05/10/2026

📝 A quick note to let you know I will be out of the office this week.

If you have been thinking about reaching out, please do. I am still accepting bookings for upcoming sessions and would love to connect when I am back.

Book your session at www.amandayoungcounselling.com or send me a message and I will get back to you as soon as I return.

See you soon. 💛

Amanda

New blog is live and this one might stop you mid-scroll.If you have ever said "my childhood was fine" but something has ...
05/09/2026

New blog is live and this one might stop you mid-scroll.

If you have ever said "my childhood was fine" but something has always felt a little off, this is worth a read.

I wrote about what childhood trauma actually looks like in adults and why so many people never connect the dots.

Read it here and let me know if it resonates.
www.amandayoungcounselling.com/blog/what-nobody-tells-you-about-childhood-trauma

Sometimes it starts with a Google search at midnight.You are not even sure what you are looking for.You just know someth...
05/08/2026

Sometimes it starts with a Google search at midnight.

You are not even sure what you are looking for.

You just know something has to change.

You find a page.

You read a few words.

Something feels a little different.

A little warmer. Like maybe this person actually gets it.

You check if your insurance is covered.

You read about the services.

You think about reaching out.

And then you close the tab.

Because you are not ready yet.

And that is okay.

But you come back.

Maybe that same night.

Maybe a few days later when it gets heavy again.

And eventually you send the message.

I have been there myself.

That moment of not knowing if you are ready, not knowing if it will help, not knowing if you are even the kind of person who does this.

You are.

It does not have to be a big decision.

Just a small one.

Just a message.

I would love to chat and see if I would be a good fit for you.

Or you can book a session with me @ www.amandayoungcounselling.com

- Amanda 💙

My website just got ANOTHER big upgrade. 💛If you have visited before, it is worth another look.I have added a full list ...
05/07/2026

My website just got ANOTHER big upgrade. 💛

If you have visited before, it is worth another look.

I have added a full list of insurance providers and direct billing info, a clearer breakdown of my services and specializations, and made it easier than ever to reach out and get started.

Whether you are dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, or just feel like something is off, everything you need to know is now right there waiting for you.

Come take a look and see if we might be a good fit.

www.amandayoungcounselling.com

Most people in Saint John have no idea their plan includes mental health coverage. Manulife, Canada Life, Medavie Blue C...
05/06/2026

Most people in Saint John have no idea their plan includes mental health coverage.

Manulife, Canada Life, Medavie Blue Cross, Veterans Affairs, and more are all accepted at Amanda Young Counselling.

And the best part? I bill your insurance directly so you are not chasing reimbursements.

Getting support should not come with a financial headache. Book a session with me @ www.amandayoungcounselling.com or message me to see if we are a good fit.

Your heart is racing.Your thoughts won't stop.You replay conversations. You overthink decisions you made three years ago...
05/06/2026

Your heart is racing.

Your thoughts won't stop.

You replay conversations.

You overthink decisions you made three years ago.

You lie awake at 2am for no reason you can name.

And then you wonder if something is wrong with you.

Nothing is wrong with you..

Anxiety is your nervous system trying to protect you.

It just needs help learning when the danger is real.

That is exactly what therapy is for.

I work with people who are exhausted from living inside their own head.

You do not have to stay there.

Book a session with me @ www.amandayoungcounselling.com or message me to see if we are a good fit.

Most major insurance plans accepted. Direct billing available.

04/28/2026

Being kind and supportive to others is important,
but not when it constantly comes at the expense of your own well-being.✅

Many people say yes out of guilt, fear, pressure, or the need to please everyone.

They give their time, energy, attention, and peace away so often
that they slowly begin neglecting themselves.

But every time you say yes to something,
you are also saying no to something else.

Sometimes that “no” becomes your rest.
Your peace of mind.
Your personal goals.
Your boundaries.
Your mental health.

That is why balance matters.

Helping others should not require abandoning yourself.

You are allowed to set limits.
You are allowed to protect your time.
You are allowed to choose yourself without feeling selfish.

Because constantly sacrificing your own needs
to keep everyone else comfortable can eventually leave you emotionally exhausted and resentful.

A healthy life includes compassion for others
and respect for yourself.

“When you say ‘Yes’ to others, make sure you are not saying ‘No’ to yourself.”

Most people don’t burn out because they’re incapable.They burn out because they never feel finished.There’s always one m...
04/17/2026

Most people don’t burn out because they’re incapable.

They burn out because they never feel finished.

There’s always one more thing you could do..

One more email. One more task. One more way to be better.

And over time, “I could do more” quietly turns into

“I should be doing more.”

That’s where the pressure builds.

Not from what’s actually required of you..

but from the constant belief that what you’ve done isn’t quite enough yet.

But here’s something worth sitting with..

Capacity isn’t the same as responsibility.

Just because you can push harder doesn’t mean it’s sustainable..

or necessary..

or even helpful.

There are seasons where growth looks like doing more.

And there are seasons where growth looks like knowing when to stop.

To pause without guilt..

To leave something unfinished on purpose..

To recognize that your worth was never meant to be measured by how much you can carry.

If you’ve been feeling that quiet pressure lately..

you don’t have to keep carrying it alone.

I’m Amanda, and I currently have openings to support you in slowing things down, making sense of what’s weighing on you, and finding a pace that actually feels sustainable.

I offer direct billing for most major insurance providers, with sessions available both in-person and online.

If you’re ready to start feeling more grounded and less overwhelmed, you can book a time that works for you. tap the link to my website here www.amandayoungcounselling.com

Or, if you’d rather reach out first with a question, you’re always welcome to connect right here on Facebook or Instagram.

📍 661 Dever Rd, West Saint John, NB
📞 (506) 654-3228
✉️ info@amandayoungcounselling.com

I just published a new blog about avoidance and why it can feel safer than facing the hard stuff. If you have ever delay...
04/09/2026

I just published a new blog about avoidance and why it can feel safer than facing the hard stuff.

If you have ever delayed a task until it feels overwhelming or found yourself shutting down when something matters, this one might speak to you.

You can read on my website here 👉 https://www.amandayoungcounselling.com/blog/when-avoidance-feels-safer

We're all laughing at the Easter Bunny on the therapy couch.But honestly?How many of us belong right there next to him.T...
04/05/2026

We're all laughing at the Easter Bunny on the therapy couch.

But honestly?

How many of us belong right there next to him.

The people who give the most are usually hurting the most quietly.

I learned that firsthand.

Young mom. Full-time job. University at the same time.

Giving everything to everyone and wondering why I was running on fumes.

Nobody tells you that you can't keep pouring from an empty cup.

You just find out the hard way.

And a lot of people are finding that out right now.

Sitting at the Easter table. Smiling. Passing the ham.

Feeling completely alone inside.

If that's you, here's what I want you to know.

The answers you're looking for?

They're already inside you.

My job is just to help you find them.

I'm Amanda, a Licensed Counselling Therapist based in Saint John, NB.

I work with people 13+ navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and addiction.

And yes, I take humour seriously as part of the process. 🐰

I direct bill most major insurance providers so there's zero paperwork stress on your end.

Send me a message here on Facebook or book your first session directly at www.amandayoungcounselling.com

The Easter Bunny finally asked for help.

Maybe it's your turn. 💙

Sometimes it’s not the big moments that shape us most.It’s the quiet ones.The times you felt unseen. The times your feel...
04/02/2026

Sometimes it’s not the big moments that shape us most.

It’s the quiet ones.

The times you felt unseen. The times your feelings were dismissed. The moments you learned to stay small just to keep the peace. ❤️

You grow up, life moves on… but something still feels off.

You overthink what you said. You question how others feel about you. You try to be everything for everyone, yet still feel like it’s not enough.

This isn’t random.

It’s what happens when your nervous system learned early on that safety meant adapting, pleasing, or staying guarded.

Those patterns were protective once. They helped you get through.

But now, they might be the very thing holding you back.

Keeping you stuck in cycles that feel familiar… even when they hurt.

There is nothing wrong with you..

There is something that happened to you. 🕊️

And the good news is, what was learned can be gently unlearned.

With the right support, you can begin to understand your patterns instead of fighting them.

You can start to feel safe in ways you never have before.

You can build relationships that don’t require you to lose yourself.

Healing isn’t about becoming someone new.

It’s about finally feeling like yourself. 🌱

If you’re ready to explore that, you don’t have to do it alone.

I offer direct billing to most major insurance providers, so you can focus on your well-being without the added stress of paperwork.

💬 Send me a message here on Facebook, or book your session directly at www.amandayoungcounselling.com

Address

661 Dever Road
Saint John, NB
E2M4J2

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 7pm
Tuesday 11am - 7pm
Wednesday 11am - 7pm
Thursday 11am - 7pm

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+15066543228

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