Career Counselling and Coaching in Madoc, Ontario.

Career questions can arise during periods of transition, burnout, or when work begins to feel disconnected from personal meaning and purpose. Before becoming a therapist, I spent many years working in both the corporate & not-for-profit sectors, and was a peer mentor supporting colleagues through professional challenges & development. This informed my approach to career counseling today. Drawing on ACT and narrative therapy, I help clients step back from immediate pressures to reflect on their strengths, values, and the broader story of their working lives. Clients benefit from increased clarity about career choices while developing practical strategies for navigating the workplace.

Even the thought of building a career can feel overwhelming and it can be difficult to know where to start. While I do not offer support regarding career counselling, at Psychotherapy Collective, our online clinic, we have therapists who are available to offer a free 15-minute consultation to see if they are the right fit for your journey. Visit https://www.psychotherapycollective.ca/our-team/therapist/usman-khan

Career challenges can bring stress, uncertainty, and self-doubt. In our sessions, I provide a supportive space to explore your goals, values, and strengths. Together, we’ll identify obstacles, clarify direction, and develop practical strategies for growth and success. My approach combines evidence-based techniques with a person-centered focus, helping you build confidence, make informed decisions, and create a career path that aligns with your purpose and well-being.

Feeling stuck, burnt out, or unsure about your next step? Career counselling isn’t just for job seekers—it’s for anyone navigating change, clarity, or confidence in their work life. Whether you’re questioning your current path, facing workplace stress, or wanting to align your career with your values, we help you explore your strengths, passions, and possibilities. At Rooted in Resilience, we offer culturally attuned support for racialized professionals and those navigating identity in the workplace. Together, we’ll uncover what fulfillment looks like for you—and build a roadmap to get there.

Navigating career decisions and challenges can be complex and stressful. I provide career counselling to help you clarify your goals, explore career options, and overcome obstacles in your professional life. Using a combination of evidence-based strategies and personalized guidance, we’ll work together to identify your strengths, passions, and career aspirations. Whether you're seeking a career change, facing job-related stress, or looking to advance in your current role, I’m here to support you in achieving your career goals. Reach out to schedule a free 15-minute consultation to start exploring your professional path.

Burnout can leave you feeling depleted, unmotivated, and questioning everything-from your career path to your sense of self. In our work together, we’ll make space to unpack the stress, overwhelm, and pressure you’ve been carrying, and explore what truly matters to you. Clients often say they feel more clear-headed, validated, and empowered to make intentional choices - whether that means setting better boundaries, redefining success, or navigating a career shift. You don’t have to stay stuck; therapy can help you reconnect with purpose and find a way forward that actually works for you.

I offer a counseling/coaching service that is holistic and dynamic. We address all of your life issues so that there is a balanced approach to ensure you success in achieving your goals, whatever they may be. Based on a 'follow your bliss' model where 'do what you love and you will never have to work a day in your life', requires courage, realism partnered with creativity and a sense of adventure. It is about knowing or finding out what you want and then creating a plan to set things in motion. Let the adventure begin!

According to one study, about 75% of the population feels stuck in a job that they find unsatisfying. It does not have to be that way! It is possible to pursue a vocation that maps on to your values, passion, natural abilities and environment. Whether you are new to Canada, just entering the work force, in transition, or functioning with a disability - a career counsellor can help you explore your options, discover your passion, and develop your skills to make good decisions about your future.

You are the only one that knows which career choice will be right for you. However, sometimes it can be hard to tune into your own intuition, especially within the mix of what you want, what you need and what others think. My role in therapy is to help you untangle all these knots and empower you to make a decision that you feel is your own. This may involve collaborating to understand what your intrinsic values are, how you define success and what needs are important for you to fulfill. Call today so we can find a path you can call your own!

Having been through a number of different careers in my life I have the first-hand experience of knowing what it feels like to go through such transitions. For so many years I couldn't find my passion which created a lot of drawbacks in my life. Today I don't see these as drawbacks but stepping stones to be where I am today. I can help you find your passion through your journey on the path you are creating. We are all writing our own story and this is only a chapter in your book. Consider the possibility of the next chapter to be life changing and your possibilities could be endless.

My approach to career counseling is not about personality tests or resume tips. It’s about helping clients navigate the deeper questions that arise when work feels disconnected from identity, purpose, or vitality. Often, career distress signals a deeper misalignment — between the life one has built and the person one is becoming. Together, we explore how attachment patterns, self-worth, relational dynamics, and existential concerns shape how you show up in your professional life. This is not about finding the perfect job — it’s about restoring right relationship with meaning, agency, and the kind of work that supports who you are becoming.

Even the thought of building a career can feel overwhelming and it can be difficult to know where to start. While I do not offer support regarding career counselling, at Psychotherapy Collective, our online clinic, we have therapists who are available to offer a free 15-minute consultation to see if they are the right fit for your journey. Visit https://www.psychotherapycollective.ca/our-team/therapist/usman-khan

Dr. Strauss offers career counseling through New Leaf Psychology Centre. In order to facilitate decision making, sessions will first assess your current skills, assets and interests. Your level of fulfillment at your current place of work, and obstacles to fulfillment will also be discussed. Potential career changes will be reviewed, with the goal of helping you come to a decision that you are comfortable with.