Career Counselling
Practical, therapy-informed support to help you make confident decisions and move toward work that feels aligned with who you are.
Online career counselling for adults in Vancouver and across BC.
Finding direction in a career that feels overwhelming to navigate alone.
You’re here because something in your work life isn’t lining up anymore. Maybe you feel stuck, uncertain, or pulled in too many directions. Maybe you’re questioning whether to stay, shift roles, or make a change entirely.
You don’t need to have the answers yet. You just need a place to sort through what’s actually happening and what you want going forward.
Career counselling gives you structure, reflection, and strategy so you can make decisions with confidence rather than pressure or guesswork.
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Confusion
You’re unsure whether your current role fits you anymore. You keep circling the same questions but can’t land on a direction you trust.
Balance
Your career decisions affect your time, energy, relationships, and future. You want to find work that fits the rest of your life, not work that consumes it.
Confidence
Self-doubt makes it difficult to advocate for yourself, take risks, or pursue roles you’re qualified for. You sense that confidence is part of what needs to shift.
Conflict
Challenging workplace dynamics are affecting your motivation and clarity. You’re trying to make career decisions while managing stress from interpersonal or organizational issues.
You’re worried about choosing the wrong path, stagnating, or falling behind. The future feels uncertain, and constant research or job board scrolling isn’t helping.
A therapy-informed approach to navigating work, direction, and the pressure to get it right.
How Career Counselling Works
My approach is structured, collaborative, and grounded in both psychology and evidence-based career development.
Each step below reflects the typical progression of our work together:
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What we do:
We explore what brought you here, what feels unclear, and what you want to understand or change.
What you can expect:
A clearer picture of your situation and concrete goals for our work together.
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What we do:
We map your strengths, patterns, motivations, and skills using reflective exercises, guided discussion, and optional assessments such as the Strong Interest Inventory or MBTI.
What you can expect:
A grounded understanding of what aligns with you. You’ll start to see why certain environments fit and others don’t.
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What we do:
We examine the internal and external barriers that make it difficult to move forward, such as self-doubt, perfectionism, decision-paralysis, or workplace stressors.
What you can expect:
Practical tools and insight-based strategies that help you make decisions with steadiness rather than overwhelm.
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What we do:
We explore realistic directions based on your strengths, values, and priorities. We look at possible roles, industries, or ways of reshaping your current position. Resume work, interview preparation, or job search strategy can be included if relevant.
What you can expect:
A direction that feels grounded and attainable, with manageable steps that reduce decision fatigue.
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What we do:
We refine your plan, prepare for conversations, and adjust as your clarity grows. You have support as you navigate uncertainty or test new options.
What you can expect:
Confidence, momentum, and the ability to make decisions that align with your well-being and long-term goals.
Career Counselling Can Help You…
Understand what is driving your stress, uncertainty, or indecision
Gain direction that feels aligned with who you are
Build confidence in your strengths and capabilities
Navigate workplace challenges more effectively
Make informed decisions instead of reactive or pressured ones
Clarify what you want your work to represent at this stage of your life
Communicate your strengths more effectively in interviews and conversations
Explore meaningful alternatives when your current plan no longer fits
Build sustainable momentum toward roles and environments that support long-term well-being
Career decisions feel easier when you have a structured place to understand what is driving your uncertainty and explore options that actually fit your life.
You do not have to figure this out alone.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if career counselling is right for me?
It can help if you are feeling stuck in your current role, unsure about your direction, or weighing whether to stay, shift roles, or make a larger change. It is also useful if you are considering returning to school or pursuing further training and want support making an informed decision.
Many people seek career counselling when they feel pressure to make the right choice but are unsure how to evaluate their options or what path makes the most sense for this stage of their life.
Do you offer career assessments?
Yes, I provide comprehensive career assessments for adults who want structured insight into their strengths, interests, and potential career directions. I am certified in the Strong Interest Inventory and Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI). These tools can be completed as a standalone package or integrated into our ongoing counselling work.
Assessment packages include administration, interpretation, a 60 minute debrief session, and a PDF copy of your results. During the debrief, we connect the findings directly to your professional background, current challenges, and future goals so the results are practical and applicable.
For clients who prefer a non-testing approach, we can explore your values, skills, and interests organically within sessions. Many clients choose a combination of both to gain objective data and deeper personal insight.
Please inquire if you would like to see sample reports or current package pricing.
What if I am not sure what career I want or where to start?
You do not need to have a clear direction before starting career counselling. Many professionals begin this process feeling unsure whether they should stay, change roles, shift industries, or redesign the work they already have.
We will look at your strengths, interests, values, and work patterns, then explore what aligns with who you are at this stage of your life and career. The goal is to narrow your options, identify what feels genuinely viable, and create a plan that is both realistic and meaningful.
What is the difference between career counselling and career coaching?
Career counselling looks at both the practical and emotional sides of your career decisions. We explore your strengths, values, patterns, and the pressures that shape your choices so you can make decisions that actually fit you. Coaching is often more focused on goals and performance. Counselling goes deeper. It helps you understand what is driving your stress, hesitation, or uncertainty so your next steps are grounded and sustainable.
As a Registered Clinical Counsellor and Canadian Certified Counsellor, I can also support the mental health concerns that often show up during career transitions. This combination creates a more complete approach, especially for adults navigating complex decisions or high-pressure work environments.
How do I know I am ready for a career change?
You may be ready for a career change if you feel persistently disconnected from your work, notice a decline in motivation, or sense that the role no longer reflects who you are. Many professionals reach this point gradually. The work is still manageable, but no longer feels meaningful, sustainable, or aligned with the life they want to build.
A change does not always mean leaving your field. Sometimes it means reshaping your role, redefining your direction, or exploring alternatives that fit your strengths and values.
Career counselling helps you understand what is driving your discomfort and whether a transition is the right next step.
I just need someone to tell me what to do. Can you help?
I understand that feeling. Career decisions can be overwhelming, especially when you are tired, stressed, or carrying pressure to get it right. But my role is not to make the decision for you. It is to help you understand what matters most, see your options clearly, and make choices that align with your values, strengths, and current season of life.
I provide structure, perspective, and evidence-based guidance so you are not navigating this on your own. You will leave sessions with a clearer sense of direction and practical steps that feel achievable. The goal is not for me to choose for you, but for you to feel capable and confident choosing for yourself.