Career Counselling and Coaching in Maple, Ontario.

My approach to helping clients in the area of work and career often relates to interpersonal problems in employment settings, difficulties managing work-life balance, and questions surrounding changing careers. Often clients come in with concerns around how to make changes to their employment situation, and they have various anxieties surrounding the risk that comes with making these life changes. In treatment, I help clients address their anxieties and fears, and we work together to seek solutions.

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!

One of my daughters spent five years becoming a physicist and then decided her love for people was where she wanted to focus so she went back to university to become a therapist and now loves her work! You may need a change....and perhaps you’re looking for someone to help you explore your dreams and help you sort through your options. I would love to help you move forward instead of staying stuck in your fear or drudgery. I will help you strengthen your weak areas and build on your strengths! You will be able to make better decisions and find more fulfillment in your work or find a way to move into something new! Let’s get started!!!

A career is more complex than most people think. It is intertwined with identity, aspirations and values. During our sessions we will not be focused on finding the “perfect” job or an infallible 5-year plan. Instead, we will investigate your passions, values, and skills. We will discover fears, hopes and the story you have used for historical career decisions. By doing this we will be able to develop meaningful steps towards your personal fulfillment.

While most career counselors love to give you capacity based profiles of what your talents and interests are for your best bet career choices, Grey Matters international believes that most people make predictably irrational decisions and then after making them learn way to make them fit into their identities using various types of rationalizations and strategies. We are able to assist folks in career counseling type settings by giving a deeper look at their decision making profile so they can better understand where the core frustration or desire is coming from in the world of work. Contact kevin@kevinflemingphd.com or 877-606-6161.

Are you an executive, front-line worker, therapist, medical professional, or academic looking for support as you journey through your career? Do you give so much to others, there is little left for yourself? Has the pandemic left you feeling burned out, exhausted, or like your career is impacting all aspects of your life and relationships? Are you too exhausted when you return home from work to do the hobbies or activities you once did? I will work with you to clarify your professional goals, identify obstacles to finding joy in your work and life, and explore any problematic emotions/behaviours that may be affecting your career.

My approach to career counselling includes an appreciation for the fact that work needs to include joy and purpose, or it's just a job. As I help people build skills relationally and increase self-awareness around their needs and respect for others, they will grow in confidence and reduce stress that can hijack their best version of themselves. I love to help people become more aware of their capacity and vulnerabilities, so they grow in competency. This has a way of increasing their experience of joy and purpose in the workplace or find the courage to make a change.

Career counselling can be equated with understanding ourselves. Sometimes we are looking for financial success or a new routine. While we work together in therapy we explore your values and what matters to you. My clients shift in their understanding of the importance of career in their life, beginning to understand that what they move into for career has always been about what they feel passion for.

A career is more than just a way to pay the bills. Every person spends most of their life in their careers and the career satisfaction/non-satisfaction spills over to the person’s personal life, too. However, there are many variables that can lead to career dissatisfaction. It can be the environment, interpersonal relationships, the skills and talents required for the job, and ultimately the person’s view of the job. A successful career counselling helps the client to take a closer look at these variables and to tackle the issues that lead to an unhealthy career life. Schedule a free 15-minute consultation to see if we are a good fit.

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.

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.

Those who have a specific career goal they desire will often face obstacles which may become frustrating and overwhelming. For instance, an individual’s current place in a career or even their career path may be unsatisfying and discouraging and very often this may lead to depression, anxiety and stress. Sometimes, there are difficulties finding a new path and at C. S. Counselling, guidance in any of these areas can provide direction to leading a more fulfilling life by investigating desirable alternatives.

Being a trained Life Coach, I help clients identify their dreams, bent and natural gifts, so they can build careers which utilize their skill set. From there, I help them set SMART goals – i.e. Simple, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic & Time-focused – broken down into smaller goals, so they never get discouraged, plus they get to witness and celebrate their progress every step of the way. I believe in walking alongside the client in their journey to complete what they set out to do, tackling obstacles as they come – shyness, communication issues, confidence, etc. – so nothing will stop them!

In career counseling with me, clients can expect a personalized and comprehensive approach aimed at empowering them to navigate their professional journeys with confidence and clarity. By leveraging a combination of exploration of interests, values, and skills, as well as in-depth discussions about aspirations and goals, I help clients gain a deeper understanding of themselves and their career paths. Through collaborative goal-setting and action planning, clients are equipped with the tools and strategies to make informed decisions, overcome obstacles, and pursue meaningful and fulfilling career trajectories.

I help clients with addictive behaviours or substance use that is interfering with their ability to achieve a fulfilling career. Through collaborative conversations, clients gain a sense of purpose and direction, overcoming barriers to making meaningful progress in their professional life. Gaining a sense of control over one's life allows for increased confidence and self-esteem. I help clients build the motivation necessary to take steps toward a future filled with passion, thriving, and mental resilliance.

For ten years I worked locally as Regional Manager of Human Resources and have a certificate in Human Resources Management. I have significant experience in career counselling and development as well as an excellent knowledge about recruitment, selection processes, interviewing techniques and resume writing. I enjoy working with clients to help them achieve their career goals.

Career counselling is an important step to consider when feeling confused, misaligned, or even unsure of a current job or education function. This can apply to current students, recent graduates, and professionals to explore issues affecting their career or education development. You may be unsure of what you can or what you want to do with your degree, viewing it in a linear way. This can limit you by not thinking about the wealth of options that are available to you. If you are experiencing difficulty making a career decision, feeling overwhelmed and confused with your options, or if you are unsure of how your major relates to the work world, career counselling can be very beneficial.

Starting my second career in life, I had the benefit of a career counselor who guided me to not just a job but a vocation that I now love and enjoy. Through a psychotherapy coaching blend I can understand my clients and their particular desires in life and their limiting beliefs. I help clients with choosing post secondary and graduate level educational paths, job counseling, second career counseling, finding a career with greater personal satisfaction and retirement planning.

Are you considering a new career? Or, do you feel like you have never really had a career to begin with? Finding joy in what you do is a gift and we would be grateful in being a part of this journey. Whether you are interested in a career aptitude test, or counselling to assist you in connecting to your interests and needs, we are here to help you.

Are you feeling stuck in a job you hate and unsure of what else to do next? Are you feeling unmotivated and unhappy? Is the job search process daunting and leaving you stuck and overwhelmed? Do you feel like you’ve hit a ceiling? Are you seeking bigger things in your career but at a loss of what to do about it? If you have answered yes to any (or all) of these questions, Career Counselling and Coaching may be a perfect fit to help you out of your unhappy job and career situation. I will support you to: Identify your passion and purpose with more clarity Assess your strengths and interests Craft a plan for next steps Implement the plan Connect with business professionals

Understanding which career you are best suited for can feel like an overwhelming process. With the support of a therapist, you can explore your individual strengths, skills, and values and how these may apply to a fulfilling career. You can also work collaboratively on developing a course of action to pursue your professional goals. Book a free consultation to explore if we are a good fit for therapy.

Kindred Hope Wellness' team assists clients working through career transitions by discussing professional stresses, passions, and motivations in regard to their careers. Another focus is how work impacts all individuals' daily life and relationship. Our team's approach is in building strategies, skills, motivations, and others that suit each client's needs. The goal is for the client to see what path they truly want to take in their career and clients will benefit in feeling a better sense of balance between professional and personal life.

So many people are locked into jobs that leach motivation out of them rather than empowering continued growth and capitalizing on a healthy level of engagement. In my work with careers, I often ask tough questions and expect serious consideration of all the alternatives available to you. We'll work to establish outcomes and put our heads together to map out a plan for you that will make the most of your transferable skills and career objectives. In a sense, my approach is a career focused form of life coaching that aims to keep you moving forward while you work to recognize what you really want for yourself and exactly how you are going to make that happen in the real world.

Feeling stuck in a career but paralyzed to make a move? Switching jobs but feeling terrified about all the unknowns? Counselling can help you with these transitions! We will use interventions that help you get to know yourself better. We'll also work together to help you reconnect with your values, intuition, gifts and talents to build confidence and make meaningful changes in your life.

As a Psychotherapist and Life coach, I assist clients who are searching to find their passion in order to find joy in their work. Most of us unfortunately do not enjoy going to work. Unhappy spending days in a job and field. In order to enjoy your work, you must narrow down what areas make you happy and brings out passion. This entails removing limited beliefs, often confronting the inner critic and raising self-esteem.