Career Guidance Therapists in Burlington, ON
Perhaps you’re dealing with a job loss, career transition, relationship challenges, or death of a loved one.
I work collaboratively with clients to help them overcome challenges by focusing on building their internal strength and resilience, developing coping strategies that work for them, and finding effective solutions. I take a solution-focused, strength-based, and client-centered approach that encourages growth and meaningful change.
Perhaps you’re dealing with a job loss, career transition, relationship challenges, or death of a loved one.
I work collaboratively with clients to help them overcome challenges by focusing on building their internal strength and resilience, developing coping strategies that work for them, and finding effective solutions. I take a solution-focused, strength-based, and client-centered approach that encourages growth and meaningful change.
Ainslie-Maria | AMD Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BSc, BEd, MACP
2 Endorsed
Online Only
You’re someone who’s always pushing forward, balancing the demands of life, career, and personal goals.
As someone who’s walked the path of ADHD and navigated the world as an empath, I get how tough it can be to keep up in an often overwhelming world. With a holistic approach, my goal is to support people like you, who are trying to marry ambition with self-care, all while maintaining emotional and mental health.
You’re someone who’s always pushing forward, balancing the demands of life, career, and personal goals.
As someone who’s walked the path of ADHD and navigated the world as an empath, I get how tough it can be to keep up in an often overwhelming world. With a holistic approach, my goal is to support people like you, who are trying to marry ambition with self-care, all while maintaining emotional and mental health.
The stresses of career and educational decisions weighs heavy on many youth and adults today.
Are you a youth or adult looking to find direction and build hope? With two decades of experience in high school and university settings, I understand the varied stressors in school, work, family, and community.
The stresses of career and educational decisions weighs heavy on many youth and adults today.
Are you a youth or adult looking to find direction and build hope? With two decades of experience in high school and university settings, I understand the varied stressors in school, work, family, and community.
For many clients including neurodivergent clients, children and teenagers who love creating stories, imagery, games… people with disabilities who want to explore ways of communicating other than speaking, students and professionals in the creative fields or who would love to start a creative career… for those and others, experiential approaches might work better.
I'm formally trained in Phenomenological-Existentialist Psychology, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Mindfulness-CBT, Ecopsychology, and Narrative approaches such as Life Designing and Bibliotherapy. I have vast experience with autistic teenagers and young adults, ADHD, Borderline Personality Disorder, Depression and Career Counselling.
For many clients including neurodivergent clients, children and teenagers who love creating stories, imagery, games… people with disabilities who want to explore ways of communicating other than speaking, students and professionals in the creative fields or who would love to start a creative career… for those and others, experiential approaches might work better.
I'm formally trained in Phenomenological-Existentialist Psychology, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Mindfulness-CBT, Ecopsychology, and Narrative approaches such as Life Designing and Bibliotherapy. I have vast experience with autistic teenagers and young adults, ADHD, Borderline Personality Disorder, Depression and Career Counselling.
AMD Psychotherapy | ADHD | Burn-Out | Anxiety |
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BSc, BEd, MACP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
We often serve clients navigating ADHD, Career Stress & Burnout, High-Functioning Anxiety, Low Self-Esteem, Trauma and Relationship Issues of any kind.
You’ve worked hard—degrees earned, promotions won, goals achieved. But instead of feeling proud, you’re stuck in burnout. Late nights, racing thoughts, and a never-ending to-do list have you running on fumes. Maybe ADHD has you juggling too much, and now it’s all crashing down. Or imposter syndrome keeps whispering that you’re not enough, no matter what you accomplish. You’re too busy to add one more thing to your plate. You wonder if therapy will actually stick or if it’s just another thing that doesn’t work, asking yourself, what’s the point of being “aware” if nothing really changes? Therapy gives you more than just awareness.
We often serve clients navigating ADHD, Career Stress & Burnout, High-Functioning Anxiety, Low Self-Esteem, Trauma and Relationship Issues of any kind.
You’ve worked hard—degrees earned, promotions won, goals achieved. But instead of feeling proud, you’re stuck in burnout. Late nights, racing thoughts, and a never-ending to-do list have you running on fumes. Maybe ADHD has you juggling too much, and now it’s all crashing down. Or imposter syndrome keeps whispering that you’re not enough, no matter what you accomplish. You’re too busy to add one more thing to your plate. You wonder if therapy will actually stick or if it’s just another thing that doesn’t work, asking yourself, what’s the point of being “aware” if nothing really changes? Therapy gives you more than just awareness.
Are you considering a career change but feeling lost?
I specialize in career guidance, stress, and self-esteem to help you explore topics like - ideal career path, career transition, identifying strengths, workplace challenges, job search and resumes. I provide personalized support tailored to your goals. We will collaborate and build strategies to help you navigate your career with confidence and clarity.
Are you considering a career change but feeling lost?
I specialize in career guidance, stress, and self-esteem to help you explore topics like - ideal career path, career transition, identifying strengths, workplace challenges, job search and resumes. I provide personalized support tailored to your goals. We will collaborate and build strategies to help you navigate your career with confidence and clarity.
Courtney is currently practicing at HealthOne in downtown Toronto and with Life in Full Bloom. She has experience in helping couples and individuals navigate anxiety, depression and stress as well as relational complexities of fertility, family planning, marriage, and partnership. Courtney’s practice is rooted in a strengths-based, client-centered approach, and she works collaboratively with her clients to foster resilience, empowerment, and growth. She is passionate about supporting her clients in achieving balance, emotional well-being, and fulfilling careers while navigating modern life.
Courtney is currently practicing at HealthOne in downtown Toronto and with Life in Full Bloom. She has experience in helping couples and individuals navigate anxiety, depression and stress as well as relational complexities of fertility, family planning, marriage, and partnership. Courtney’s practice is rooted in a strengths-based, client-centered approach, and she works collaboratively with her clients to foster resilience, empowerment, and growth. She is passionate about supporting her clients in achieving balance, emotional well-being, and fulfilling careers while navigating modern life.
Sabrina Heyde | High Functioning Anxiety & Burnout
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), Anxiety, Career, Burnout, ADHD, Trauma
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Are you smart, driven, career-focused woman in Ontario who is juggling 85 things at 120% until you crash and scroll mindlessly while also watching Netflix ordering Uber Eats?
As a Type A overachieving former lawyer myself, I truly understand how hard it can be to prioritize YOU in today's urgency-based culture. As a masters level intern therapist, I now specialize in helping high-functioning professional women to regulate their overactive nervous systems and balance in their lives, without having to give up all they built.
Are you smart, driven, career-focused woman in Ontario who is juggling 85 things at 120% until you crash and scroll mindlessly while also watching Netflix ordering Uber Eats?
As a Type A overachieving former lawyer myself, I truly understand how hard it can be to prioritize YOU in today's urgency-based culture. As a masters level intern therapist, I now specialize in helping high-functioning professional women to regulate their overactive nervous systems and balance in their lives, without having to give up all they built.
Additionally I am a speaker, workshop presenter and Certified Coaching Professional helping individuals find more fulfilling career outcomes.
I have additional training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and in Marriage and Family Therapy and I work from a Solution-Focused strength-based perspective. I believe in a holistic approach to therapy involving perhaps reflecting upon current family, friends and community connections or realizing opportunities for physical or emotional growth.
Additionally I am a speaker, workshop presenter and Certified Coaching Professional helping individuals find more fulfilling career outcomes.
I have additional training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and in Marriage and Family Therapy and I work from a Solution-Focused strength-based perspective. I believe in a holistic approach to therapy involving perhaps reflecting upon current family, friends and community connections or realizing opportunities for physical or emotional growth.
I support clients in navigating anxiety, depression, relational trauma, and career challenges.
Does it feel like everything’s piling up, and you’re one breath away from breaking?
Stress and anxiety keep building up, and when it’s too much, you either snap or shut down. It’s like you’re caught in this endless cycle: feeling anxious, struggling in your relationships, doubting yourself. You’re tired of pretending everything’s fine, but you’re not sure how to change it.
You want to feel calm again, express yourself honestly without fear, and set boundaries without guilt. You want to feel like yourself: strong and at peace. I get it, and you’re not alone...
I support clients in navigating anxiety, depression, relational trauma, and career challenges.
Does it feel like everything’s piling up, and you’re one breath away from breaking?
Stress and anxiety keep building up, and when it’s too much, you either snap or shut down. It’s like you’re caught in this endless cycle: feeling anxious, struggling in your relationships, doubting yourself. You’re tired of pretending everything’s fine, but you’re not sure how to change it.
You want to feel calm again, express yourself honestly without fear, and set boundaries without guilt. You want to feel like yourself: strong and at peace. I get it, and you’re not alone...
Atia Bashizadah | Burnout | Identity | Career |
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), Anxiety, Career, Burnout, ADHD, Trauma
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Are you smart, driven, career-focused - and quietly falling apart?
As a Type A overachieving empath myself, I truly understand how hard it can be to focus on your mental health in today's fast-paced culture. Having worked in a demanding corporate career for a decade prior to becoming a therapist, I specialize in helping intelligent, driven, women with high-functioning anxiety slow their intellectualizing brains down.
Are you smart, driven, career-focused - and quietly falling apart?
As a Type A overachieving empath myself, I truly understand how hard it can be to focus on your mental health in today's fast-paced culture. Having worked in a demanding corporate career for a decade prior to becoming a therapist, I specialize in helping intelligent, driven, women with high-functioning anxiety slow their intellectualizing brains down.
I have worked with individuals navigating a wide range of challenges such as anxiety, depression, career obstacles, burnout, life transitions, relationship stress, and periods of deep questioning.
What I’ve come to value most in this work is the power of being seen, heard, and met with genuine care during life’s most uncertain or difficult chapters. Beyond my professional training, I bring the insight of lived experience. I’ve walked through a major career transition and weathered personal setbacks that challenged my sense of direction and identity.
I have worked with individuals navigating a wide range of challenges such as anxiety, depression, career obstacles, burnout, life transitions, relationship stress, and periods of deep questioning.
What I’ve come to value most in this work is the power of being seen, heard, and met with genuine care during life’s most uncertain or difficult chapters. Beyond my professional training, I bring the insight of lived experience. I’ve walked through a major career transition and weathered personal setbacks that challenged my sense of direction and identity.
Through our work together I can help you realize your full potential, focus on your strengths, work towards strengthening important relationships, do better at job/school and live with more confidence and zeal.
I have spent over five years at St. Michael’s Hospital working with clients with a variety of mental health challenges. I had also been a lead at Trillium Health Partners at their Early Psychosis Intervention (EPI) Program and have clinical expertise in EPI . Currently, I am managing a mental health facility for kids and youth with complex mental illnesses.
Through our work together I can help you realize your full potential, focus on your strengths, work towards strengthening important relationships, do better at job/school and live with more confidence and zeal.
I have spent over five years at St. Michael’s Hospital working with clients with a variety of mental health challenges. I had also been a lead at Trillium Health Partners at their Early Psychosis Intervention (EPI) Program and have clinical expertise in EPI . Currently, I am managing a mental health facility for kids and youth with complex mental illnesses.
My experience includes suicide bereavement, divorce, job loss, infertility, pregnancy loss, caregiving.
Do you struggle with trauma, interpersonal relationship issues, grief, or a loss of identity that affects your day-to-day life? Are the demands of each day leaving you drained and overwhelmed, wondering if there's more to life? These days, many of us are struggling with feelings of uncertainty, depression, and anxiety, and if you're going through this, I want you to know that you're not alone. I am here to provide you with a safe, comfortable, and supportive space, and I will equip you with the coping skills and guidance needed to promote enduring change and healing in your life.
My experience includes suicide bereavement, divorce, job loss, infertility, pregnancy loss, caregiving.
Do you struggle with trauma, interpersonal relationship issues, grief, or a loss of identity that affects your day-to-day life? Are the demands of each day leaving you drained and overwhelmed, wondering if there's more to life? These days, many of us are struggling with feelings of uncertainty, depression, and anxiety, and if you're going through this, I want you to know that you're not alone. I am here to provide you with a safe, comfortable, and supportive space, and I will equip you with the coping skills and guidance needed to promote enduring change and healing in your life.
Accepting new clients - Are you feeling burnout from career challenges?
I use evidence-based methods like CBT, EFT, DBT, trauma-informed, culturally-informed, narrative therapy, somatic and solution-focused approaches, tailored to your needs. I believe there is no one-size approach to what you are going through. Together, we can handle your needs with care and find tools and interventions that can support your journey.
Accepting new clients - Are you feeling burnout from career challenges?
I use evidence-based methods like CBT, EFT, DBT, trauma-informed, culturally-informed, narrative therapy, somatic and solution-focused approaches, tailored to your needs. I believe there is no one-size approach to what you are going through. Together, we can handle your needs with care and find tools and interventions that can support your journey.
Are you feeling overwhelmed or stuck? Reaching out for help can be hard, especially if mental health isn’t often discussed in your home or social circles. You’re here, taking this step to search, and you being here right now shows that there is hope. Whatever you’re dealing with, be it an eating disorder, anxiety, shame, trauma or any other challenges, I'm here to offer support and care. I provide therapy for people ages 6 years and older. You (or your child) can see me either through video or in person at my Burlington office location.
Are you feeling overwhelmed or stuck? Reaching out for help can be hard, especially if mental health isn’t often discussed in your home or social circles. You’re here, taking this step to search, and you being here right now shows that there is hope. Whatever you’re dealing with, be it an eating disorder, anxiety, shame, trauma or any other challenges, I'm here to offer support and care. I provide therapy for people ages 6 years and older. You (or your child) can see me either through video or in person at my Burlington office location.
Whether you’re navigating ADHD, depression, perfectionism, boundary struggles, low self-esteem, relationship/ career challenges, or healing from traumatic experiences, I offer a supportive, holistic space for restoration and self-discovery.
As a holistic, person-centered therapist, I utilize brainspotting, somatic work, EFT tapping, psychodynamic therapy, CBT, mindfulness, meditation, and polyvagal methods to craft the approach that fits you best. I’m passionate about culturally and trauma-informed care, tailoring therapy to fit your unique needs, because there’s no one-size-fits-all.
Whether you’re navigating ADHD, depression, perfectionism, boundary struggles, low self-esteem, relationship/ career challenges, or healing from traumatic experiences, I offer a supportive, holistic space for restoration and self-discovery.
As a holistic, person-centered therapist, I utilize brainspotting, somatic work, EFT tapping, psychodynamic therapy, CBT, mindfulness, meditation, and polyvagal methods to craft the approach that fits you best. I’m passionate about culturally and trauma-informed care, tailoring therapy to fit your unique needs, because there’s no one-size-fits-all.
Meet Danielle, a dedicated Registered Psychotherapist (Q) with 20+ years of experience and the founder of Bespoke Psychotherapy & Consulting Services. Specializing in person-centered approaches, Danielle tailor's sessions for individuals, couples, families, and parenting support. Her warm and empathic approach focuses on building strong therapeutic relationships, centering on your strengths to navigate life's uncertainties.
Meet Danielle, a dedicated Registered Psychotherapist (Q) with 20+ years of experience and the founder of Bespoke Psychotherapy & Consulting Services. Specializing in person-centered approaches, Danielle tailor's sessions for individuals, couples, families, and parenting support. Her warm and empathic approach focuses on building strong therapeutic relationships, centering on your strengths to navigate life's uncertainties.
Are you struggling with anxiety or depression? Feeling overwhelmed or exhausted by life’s demands or strained relationships? It’s time to pursue a more joyful, healthier existence. Today more than ever, individuals face unprecedented challenges that impact their mental well-being as they navigate relationships, careers, families, finances, and health. Without adequate self-awareness and compassion, these pressures can cause lasting detriment to both mental and physical health. I believe anyone can change, and I am committed to helping people find transformative happiness.
Are you struggling with anxiety or depression? Feeling overwhelmed or exhausted by life’s demands or strained relationships? It’s time to pursue a more joyful, healthier existence. Today more than ever, individuals face unprecedented challenges that impact their mental well-being as they navigate relationships, careers, families, finances, and health. Without adequate self-awareness and compassion, these pressures can cause lasting detriment to both mental and physical health. I believe anyone can change, and I am committed to helping people find transformative happiness.
Do you find yourself overthinking, saying yes when you really want to say no, or feeling responsible for everyone else's feelings? Maybe you grew up with parents that were critical, inconsistent, or emotionally unavilable and now you struggle with anxiety, depression or ADHD. On the outside appear capable, but inside your mind never stops racing and its hard to organize your thoughts. You may feel drained, frustrated, or stuck in patters in your relationships, overextending yourself or avoiding conflict to maintain peace.
Do you find yourself overthinking, saying yes when you really want to say no, or feeling responsible for everyone else's feelings? Maybe you grew up with parents that were critical, inconsistent, or emotionally unavilable and now you struggle with anxiety, depression or ADHD. On the outside appear capable, but inside your mind never stops racing and its hard to organize your thoughts. You may feel drained, frustrated, or stuck in patters in your relationships, overextending yourself or avoiding conflict to maintain peace.
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Career Guidance Counsellors
How do I know if I need career counselling?
Determining whether a career counsellor is needed involves assessing one's current career and identifying what changes can be made to improve one's overall quality of life. In particular, feelings of loss of motivation, fatigue, anxiety, depression, procrastination, or ongoing levels of high stress can all be indicative of a need for career-related counselling. In addition, individuals changing jobs may want the decision-making support or self-reflection opportunities provided by a career counsellor.
Who can benefit from career counselling?
Anyone can benefit from the self-reflection, skill development, and stress management techniques that career counselling can provide. However, individuals who are feeling overwhelmed or burnt out with their current job and individuals considering a major career change may particularly benefit from career counselling to improve their wellbeing. Additionally, individuals who are facing issues in their current job, such as coworker relationship challenges or not meeting performance goals, may benefit from the perspective that a career counsellor can provide. College-age or young professionals may also uniquely benefit from career counselling as they make key decisions surrounding education and job training that will impact their career trajectory.
How long does career counselling typically last?
The length of career counselling can vary greatly depending on the needs of the individual and what type of support they are seeking Career coaching or advising services—which serve clients in a specific, goal-oriented capacity—often last for a shorter duration and are sometimes only a single session or a few sessions in length. In contrast, career counselling as part of a more integrative therapeutic relationship with a counsellor may last longer, particularly if the issues faced by the client are longstanding and/or more complex in nature; in such cases, individuals may expect therapy to last multiple months or longer.
How to prepare for career counselling?
Clients can prepare for career counselling sessions by outlining the specific topics they would like to address with the counsellor, such as current job challenges or hopes for the future of their career. Compiling one's thoughts on such topics often requires reflection on one's career and future goals, which in itself can be beneficial for session preparation. Clients may also want to put together a list of questions they would like to ask the counsellor, particularly if the career counsellor they are seeing has particular expertise in a given career area. Conducting research into potential future jobs, training opportunities, or support resources in one's area may also help clients prepare for career counselling by providing them with a background of what resources are available in their area.