Career Counselling and Coaching in Woodbridge, Ontario.

Some of the dominant things which make up our identity as adults are the thoughts and feelings which we associate with our career. Facing a career change then, be it because of choice or circumstance, can often have the power to affect our entire emotional being. Here at Whiteboard we support clients in areas such as personal assessment, goal setting and personality testing in order to help them gain clarity and make sound decisions during transitional times.

Are you feeling lost or dissatisfied in your career path? Perhaps everything seems fine, but just isn't quite enough. Maybe what you were once passionate about has now become life-draining. Having previously worked as a lawyer and held many different jobs, I've been there, and I know the courage it takes to make a change. I work with you to uncover your true potential, and help you chart an achievable course to realize your goals. Together, we unpack where you want to be, and get real about who/what is holding you back. Don't settle for a job that leaves you uninspired. Your dreams await you.

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.

There can be a lot of pressure to figure out one’s career or to decide where one fits within a particular field. Oftentimes this is a winding road rather than a straight route. Within therapy, I will support you in identifying and exploring the values, goals, interests, and passions most important to you so that you can make decisions about your career that feel right to you. I will also work with you to process possible obstacles along the way such as (and certainly not limited to) challenging work dynamics, stress and burnout, and difficulties finding a work/life balance. Contact me or book a free consultation if you wish to learn more.

Online Therapy Centre offers career counseling to assist individuals in navigating their professional paths. Our expert career counselors help with goal setting, resume building, interview preparation, job search strategies, and skills enhancement. We provide personalized guidance for various career stages, from new graduates to career changers. Our online platform ensures convenient access to these services, empowering clients to make informed career decisions and achieve their goals.

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.

Very often our choice of career comes from a necessity rather than from going for our dream job. Few step back and take time to observe what they are good at while at the same time going for their dream. IDestiny is a trade mark of this therapist who has been working with people that are unhappy with the choices they previously made regarding their career. Opportunity is waiting for us all.

Your career can be fulfilling - you need to decide to make it so. We will uncover what your career goals are, whether that is in your current work life or something different. We will consider many aspects including your inner desires, your short and long term goals, and we will assess your strengths and interests. From there, we you will work on exercises and specific action plans to uncover if your interests are truly that. Step-by-step we will work toward uncovering a more fulfilling career.

As a career counselor, my approach is to help clients gain clarity and confidence in their career path by exploring their strengths, values, interests, and goals. I use various assessments and exercises to identify career options that align with their unique needs and desires. By creating a safe and non-judgmental environment, I help clients navigate any barriers or challenges that may be preventing them from achieving their career goals. Ultimately, my goal is to empower clients to make informed decisions, take action towards their goals, and create a fulfilling and rewarding career path. With my guidance, clients can discover and pursue a career that aligns with their values, skills, and a

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!!!

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.

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.

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 help you understand the impact of your thoughts, emotions, and behaviours on your well-being and professional success. Therapy can be helpful in addressing the root causes of your career anxieties and empowering you to achieve professional growth. I will assist you in effectively managing your life transitions through life, learning, and work changes. This process will help you to know and understand yourself, increasing your self-awareness, self-exploration, and understanding of the world of work in order to make career, educational, and life decisions.

Whether you are a student who is confused about their future career or a working professional established in your field, feeling uncertain about your career can be overwhelming. By working together we will highlight your strengths, values, and skills to find what path will feel the most satisfying to you. We will work on optimizing your resume, practicing interviewing skills, and improving on communication/boundaries and how they will impact your career.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Who benefits from career counselling? You might be a student looking for direction or a person considering a career change. You may also be looking to delve deep and assess your talents, skills, interests, personality or learning style. Learning more about who you are and how you want to spend the next decades of your life are all considerations in career counselling. Assessment tools can be very helpful in making informed career choices and developing a personalized career path but are best utilized along with an experienced counsellor. Psychotherapeutic tools such as EFT and Mindfulness Based approaches can provide depths of understanding one's self.

In my career counselling, I address burnout and workplace stress by aligning clients' jobs with their values and needs, using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness, and Somatic Experiencing. We explore emotional and physical responses to work, identifying dissatisfaction sources. This insight helps us consider career transitions that better match personal goals, enhancing job satisfaction and fulfillment. This strategic approach aims to create a more rewarding and nourishing professional life for clients.

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.

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!

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.

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.