Career Counselling and Coaching in Madoc, Ontario.

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!

Changing careers by returning to university education in my forties gives me unique insight into the possibilities. While I enjoyed my first career, it did not provide the level of personal satisfaction of my second! Though you may not have the intention, or be in the position, to make immediate changes, you can begin to build toward your dreams right away. There are many tools available to help you explore the possibilities and open your eyes and heart to a new you.

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

Occupational stress, striving for a new goal, or starting a change in career may have a person feeling fearful, needing support and clarity. Psychotherapy can help define goals, create action plans, and create meaning even when obstacles seem insurmountable. The answer to the questions we ask are often inside waiting to emerge through meaningful interaction.

I can provide strategies for you to find new or different employment successfully. I'm not only a registered psychotherapist but I'm also a success coach. I have a PhD in leadership and policy and a background in business. I've had many jobs and careers from modelling, personal training, to a Bell operator and a Purolator driver. I've been in retail sales, and sold photocopies, PR, and software. I've been a teacher of primary/junior students, and professor in sales, and a professor in graduate education. I have owned a restaurant, and a tutoring company. I am sure I have missed something! I'm reinventing myself once again looking to be an author! Let me help you find your way!

I consider professional development and career growth as an important part of self-realization. A career requires a lot: motivation, hard work, knowledge, skills, persistence, and passion. On the other hand, it gives a feeling of well-functioning, a satisfaction that efforts have paid off, a sense of belonging to community, and the sense of being proud of your achievements. For almost 20 years I have been helping people to build their careers and accomplish more than they expected in the beginning of counselling. Sometimes people are not aware of their potentials, inner resources, and hidden talents they have. I invite you to explore how far you can go!

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

In Career Counselling, I help clients explore their strengths, passions, and values to guide them toward fulfilling career paths. Using a combination of goal-setting techniques, and motivational interviewing, I support clients in identifying their professional aspirations and overcoming any barriers that may be holding them back. Whether you're navigating a career change, seeking job satisfaction, or managing work-related stress, my approach is focused on building confidence, clarity, and a clear action plan to achieve your career goals and enhance your overall work-life balance.

Shauna has a edge on career counselling and planning through the use of NBI thinking preference assessments that define your preferred ways of thinking, studying, learning, and interacting with the world. Through this powerful tool, individuals come to understand their preferred way of thinking, working, and engaging the world, leading them to make positive and creative choices for their education and career aspirations.

I am a certified interpreter for Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® (MBTI®) personality inventory. If you have done the MBTI Step II inventory propery, then we can use the result to explore what kind of career may best suit your personality preference. Sometimes, when we are working in a career which does not match our personality preference, we may find that it is difficult to handle the work or the working environment. It may create stress, anxiety and has a negative impact on our self esteem and our self confidence.

If you are undecided, anxious or confused about your next educational and/or career direction, working with me can help you clarity and gain knowledge about your unique “career profile “and specific careers and/or educational options that are in line with your personality, interests, skills, abilities, academic achievements, values, and goals (and the situation on the labour market). I am certified to administer and interpret vocational and career testing instruments.

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.