Career Counselling and Coaching in Port Perry, Ontario.

Unlock your career potential with the combined power of Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Solution-Focused Therapy. EFT helps you explore the emotions and values shaping your career choices, while Solution-Focused Therapy keeps the focus on practical goals and actionable steps forward. Together, these approaches empower you to overcome obstacles, gain clarity, and build confidence in your career path. Embrace a personalized journey toward a fulfilling career that aligns with who you truly are.

I work with my clients to explore their values, passions, strengths and interests. I can help clients increase motivation and break through barriers that prevent them from reaching fulfillment of their talents and potential. Together, we work to develop an action plan and take steps that advance you to a career that evokes joy and satisfaction.

Do you feel like lack of social confidence, anxiety, and poor social skills are keeping you back at work? Or maybe you are just starting your career and selecting jobs that won't require talking much to others or socializing, because you just feel so anxious even thinking about that. Do you dread group work, social events, speaking out in meetings, parties and networking? I have good news for you! Social confidence is a learned skill, one you can learn just like any other. You just need the right information, some support and feedback and the drive to try some new things. The rewards are potentially very large, especially at work. Level up your career and your life!

I have been a guidance counsellor to youth for around 15 years. I can help you to explore your options though values work, finding your strengths and the things that you could strengthen more, and keep you grounded as you do so. With experience and knowledge regarding universities, colleges, apprenticeships, and working with other job hunting agencies for youth and adults (including those who have various disabilities), I believe that seeking counselling with me would be a good fit. Book a free consultation now.

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.

In our Career Coaching practice, we have found these 3 methods to be the most powerful when it comes to helping you discover your career roadmap - the right major, right talents or career. 1. Jackson Vocational Interest Survey (JVIS) is the "Career Roadmap" which will help you determine the best career fit. 2. CareerPlanner Personality Test (CPPT) is the "Personality Blueprint" which will highlight your talents, skills, strengths, weaknesses, interests and how they coincide with your career roadmap. 3. Jump Start Coaching Hour (JSCH) is the "Life Coach" who will guide you in the planning and implementing of the "Career Roadmap". All you need to do is make a small investment.

Career counseling is an essential tool for those navigating career transitions or planning during a challenging time. Through my 20 years of therapeutic mental health experience, I have worked with many clients to explore career options, set goals, and develop action plans tailored to their strengths and values. During periods of uncertainty, such as transitions or career shifts, the stress and confusion can impact mental health. Through open discussion, exploration of interests, and goal-setting, I help clients manage the emotional challenges of career planning while improving their mental well-being and fostering a sense of direction and purpose.

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!!!

We spend the majority of our adult lives working. Is this work fulfilling? Does it have meaning beyond simply being a way to make money and sustain our lifestyle? My work as a career counsellor goes again to the root of issues with work. There is a soul level to the work we choose, a vocational element to it ("vocation" meaning a calling from the work—where the work actually chooses you rather than you choosing the work.) Spend the remainder of your life doing something that brings sustenance to your soul as well as food on your table!

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.

Even the thought of building a career can feel overwhelming. There are so many options, so many steps, and it be hard to know where to start. My approach to career counselling is to create a supportive environment for exploration where we can discover what makes you unique and find careers that fit your strengths, interests and values. We will work together to plan and implement the steps towards building your career so that you can feel less overwhelmed and more confident to take action. Contact me today to begin your journey towards your ideal career.

Ever feel like you’re in the wrong job at the wrong company? You are not alone, surveys show that over half of all workers do. Most people however never do anything more than complain about it, so congratulations for your first step! Clients find very affirming to have a third party to reflect back an accurate image of what you can do best, to give you the confidence necessary to make the career move you want. I am trained and certified in a many different of assessment tools and counselling techniques that allow us to identify the most fulfilling career path for different profiles and personalities. We maintain a personal contact with clients either face to face or online.

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.