Career Counselling and Coaching in Penticton, British Columbia.

With so many choices, deciding on a career path is not easy, whether you are a young adult just starting out or are more mature and seeking a change. When you are older, making these choices can be complicated by other issues. While it is helpful to know something about each of the options, it's even more important to know yourself: your skills, preferences, values, strengths, weaknesses. I can help you explore these in a safe, compassionate and supportive environment, and encourage you to choose a path that best meets your wishes, needs and goals.

My approach to career counselling is relational, practical, and attuned to each client’s unique story. I blend thoughtful, strengths-based exploration with gentle guidance that helps people clarify what energizes them, what environments help them thrive, and what patterns may be holding them back. Clients benefit from a supportive space where they can be honest about their uncertainties, experiment with new possibilities, and craft clear, actionable steps. Together, we build a path forward that aligns with your values, personality, and evolving sense of identity—so work feels not only sustainable, but meaningful.

Career counselling with me involves an exploration of your strengths, and experiences. Together we will make sense of your journey and find the words to begin your plans for next steps. In therapy as you experience a non-judgmental, secure relationship you can orient yourself and experience a sense of confidence and assurance to move forward. Through locating where you are in the process of change and untangle the elements that are keeping you from moving towards a life of purpose and passion.

Are you feeling lost over where to go in your career? Do you find yourself stuck debating practicality vs. what you really want to do? Is it hard to even connect with what you want to do at all? These dilemmas, as well as the overwhelm that comes with career transition, are the sort of issues I am glad to help you with. Working with me means unpacking your deeper identity, helping you to better understand who you are and what you want from life. From here, we consider the ‘nuts and bolts’ of how to prepare for career transition, including organizing your day and addressing the inner-critic. I look forward to chatting with you about achieving your dream vocation.

Career related stress can affect confidence, motivation, identity, and overall emotional well being. Whether you are feeling stuck, uncertain about your next steps, burned out, or struggling with workplace stress, therapy can provide a space to reflect and gain clarity. Together, we can explore your values, goals, and challenges while helping you move forward with greater confidence and direction.

I adopt a client-centric approach focused on empowering individuals to navigate their professional journey with clarity and confidence. Through personalized assessments, goal-setting, and exploration of individual strengths and values, clients gain a deeper understanding of their career aspirations. I provide guidance on strategic decision-making, skill development, and effective job search strategies to align their career paths with personal goals. By fostering self-awareness and offering practical tools for professional development, clients benefit from a transformative experience that not only enhances their career trajectories but also promotes a sense of fulfillment and purpose.

Having changed careers several times Sheila has experienced career counselling herself first hand. She can expose you to aptitude testing and together explore and expand on potential opportunities supporting you to find a career path that will bring you satisfaction. Helping find a career you feel passionate about is the beginning, developing a resume and interview skills and supporting you through making contacts and connections, will eventually bring your dreams to reality.