Career Guidance Therapists in Ottawa, ON

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Trish Stephens
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, MA, RP
Verified Verified
Ottawa, ON K1S
Trish specializes in treating individuals who are struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitions, and career/work challenges.
Trish typically uses a combination of methods to help you work through your challenges, through her primary methods include solution-focused therapy and cognitive behavioural therapy as a means to achieve practical improvements.
Trish specializes in treating individuals who are struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitions, and career/work challenges.
Trish typically uses a combination of methods to help you work through your challenges, through her primary methods include solution-focused therapy and cognitive behavioural therapy as a means to achieve practical improvements.
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Askwith Counselling Services
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, CCC
Verified Verified
Online Only
Also, career issues, choices, and changes are a central hub impacting other life areas.
What matters most is finding the right support for you, getting to workable solutions through professional collaboration with the right counsellor. For many life challenges, this means having a professional ally like Howard, as thousands of satisfied clients have experienced first-hand. After 15 years of counselling experience in Vancouver campus and agency settings, he recently spent over 2.5 years as a popular counsellor for students at Algonquin College, assisting adult students addressing challenges on a range of the "issues" listed on this page. Howard relishes fostering mental health, wellness, and strategies for adult life.
Also, career issues, choices, and changes are a central hub impacting other life areas.
What matters most is finding the right support for you, getting to workable solutions through professional collaboration with the right counsellor. For many life challenges, this means having a professional ally like Howard, as thousands of satisfied clients have experienced first-hand. After 15 years of counselling experience in Vancouver campus and agency settings, he recently spent over 2.5 years as a popular counsellor for students at Algonquin College, assisting adult students addressing challenges on a range of the "issues" listed on this page. Howard relishes fostering mental health, wellness, and strategies for adult life.
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Photo of Heather Pearson - Heather Pearson | Anxiety | Career Stress | ADHD, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP(Q), Intern
Heather Pearson | Anxiety | Career Stress | ADHD
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP(Q), Intern
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Are you smart, driven, career-focused, achievement oriented but just feel STUCK?
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, achievement oriented but just feel STUCK?
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.
(647) 370-7546 View (647) 370-7546
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Britt-Mari Sykes
PhD, CCS, CWS, CES, CIS
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Online Only
As a career counsellor I support and guide my clients in a reflective and strategic process, helping them to identify and leverage the power of their lived experiences and diverse talents.
My approach to career counselling is holistic, client-centered, experiential, and pragmatic. I help my clients leverage their lived experiences, evolving skills, aspirations, and what they value deeply to create customized and meaningful next steps. I want my clients to move forward in their lives with deepened awareness, perspective and relevant strategies.
As a career counsellor I support and guide my clients in a reflective and strategic process, helping them to identify and leverage the power of their lived experiences and diverse talents.
My approach to career counselling is holistic, client-centered, experiential, and pragmatic. I help my clients leverage their lived experiences, evolving skills, aspirations, and what they value deeply to create customized and meaningful next steps. I want my clients to move forward in their lives with deepened awareness, perspective and relevant strategies.
(613) 701-9525 View (613) 701-9525
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DeepTalk Therapy (Anna Brelyk) Kizeweter
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, CAND, RPQ
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Specializing in family issues and job stress, I work collaboratively to build healthy relationships, regulate emotions, and empower you to adapt to changes.
In your 30s or 40s and finding yourself stuck in cycles of procrastination or self-sabotage? As a solution-focused therapist, supporting you in exploring your strengths and working toward meaningful change with greater clarity and confidence. In our initial 20-minute video or phone consultation, we will start building a therapeutic relationship based on openness, understanding, and a non-judgmental approach to help you achieve your goals. Additionally, I offer psychoeducation to empower you with resources and knowledge that can support you on your journey.
Specializing in family issues and job stress, I work collaboratively to build healthy relationships, regulate emotions, and empower you to adapt to changes.
In your 30s or 40s and finding yourself stuck in cycles of procrastination or self-sabotage? As a solution-focused therapist, supporting you in exploring your strengths and working toward meaningful change with greater clarity and confidence. In our initial 20-minute video or phone consultation, we will start building a therapeutic relationship based on openness, understanding, and a non-judgmental approach to help you achieve your goals. Additionally, I offer psychoeducation to empower you with resources and knowledge that can support you on your journey.
(289) 274-6339 View (289) 274-6339
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Helen Ofosu
PhD, MA
Verified Verified
Online Only
Looking for a better job?
I offer career coaching, leadership assessments/development, and executive coaching based on 20 years of hard-earned professional experience ... and a PhD in Work and Business Psychology. All services are customizable to suit your needs. In-person or phone/video options are available.
Looking for a better job?
I offer career coaching, leadership assessments/development, and executive coaching based on 20 years of hard-earned professional experience ... and a PhD in Work and Business Psychology. All services are customizable to suit your needs. In-person or phone/video options are available.
(833) 928-0476 View (833) 928-0476
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Priscilla Jabouin
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, CCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
Have you worked for the last 15+ years and always felt dissatisfied in your career?
It’s difficult to imagine a life where you could be doing something you enjoy and that would financially sustain your current lifestyle. But, what if it wasn’t so difficult. What if the change you wanted to create in your life and career was just around the corner, waiting for your to take a simple action?
Have you worked for the last 15+ years and always felt dissatisfied in your career?
It’s difficult to imagine a life where you could be doing something you enjoy and that would financially sustain your current lifestyle. But, what if it wasn’t so difficult. What if the change you wanted to create in your life and career was just around the corner, waiting for your to take a simple action?
(343) 304-6437 View (343) 304-6437
Photo of Rosana Zammit - Kind-Mind Counselling and Wellness Services, Registered Psychotherapist, LLB, LLM, MEd, RP, RSW
Kind-Mind Counselling and Wellness Services
Registered Psychotherapist, LLB, LLM, MEd, RP, RSW
Verified Verified
Online Only
Using scientifically proven counselling techniques and a client-centred therapeutic approach, I offer practical and caring assistance to help clients connect with themselves and find real-world solutions to their life, career, and relationship issues.
As both a Registered Psychotherapist and Registered Social Worker, what makes me unique is my combined use of logic and intuition. It may be hard to believe but there is a logic to your stress and anxiety. I help people understand these "whys" and how to connect with their intuitive inner voice to lead happier and healthier lives .
Using scientifically proven counselling techniques and a client-centred therapeutic approach, I offer practical and caring assistance to help clients connect with themselves and find real-world solutions to their life, career, and relationship issues.
As both a Registered Psychotherapist and Registered Social Worker, what makes me unique is my combined use of logic and intuition. It may be hard to believe but there is a logic to your stress and anxiety. I help people understand these "whys" and how to connect with their intuitive inner voice to lead happier and healthier lives .
(647) 360-7033 View (647) 360-7033
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Wendy Woods
CPCC, PCC, MBA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Would you like to move up in your career, change jobs or improve your leadership skills?
I am a Professional Certified Coach (PCC), have an honors degree in Psychology, an M.B.A., Certificate in Emotional Intelligence, Certificate in Solutions Focused Therapy and a Certificate in Applied Mindfulness Meditation. I incorporate Mindfulness, Resilience and Emotional Intelligence tools into my coaching and have over 10 years of experience.
Would you like to move up in your career, change jobs or improve your leadership skills?
I am a Professional Certified Coach (PCC), have an honors degree in Psychology, an M.B.A., Certificate in Emotional Intelligence, Certificate in Solutions Focused Therapy and a Certificate in Applied Mindfulness Meditation. I incorporate Mindfulness, Resilience and Emotional Intelligence tools into my coaching and have over 10 years of experience.
(855) 725-6511 View (855) 725-6511
Photo of Emma Peirone - Emma Peirone | Anxiety | Career Stress | ADHD, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP(Q), Intern
Emma Peirone | Anxiety | Career Stress | ADHD
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP(Q), Intern
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Are you smart, driven, career-focused, achievement oriented but just feel STUCK?
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, achievement oriented but just feel STUCK?
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.
(289) 272-6268 View (289) 272-6268
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Melanie Barlow
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), Intern
Verified Verified
Online Only
Having worked in a demanding corporate career for a decade prior to becoming a therapist, I specialize in helping type A anxious women tame their intellectualizing, overthinking brains.
You're smart, successful, driven - but you're stuck. On the outside nobody would guess it, but on the inside you feel torn apart. Your anxiety is relentless, your inner critic berates your every word, you can never get caught up on your to-do list, and no matter how much praise you get - you simply don't believe it. You wonder if you have anxiety, or maybe it's ADHD, or maybe even depression or past trauma. You definitely know you can't relax, it's hard to even stay still. You've read the self-help books, tried meditation, mental health walks, journaling...You know at the core you need to "love yourself", but truly don't know how.
Having worked in a demanding corporate career for a decade prior to becoming a therapist, I specialize in helping type A anxious women tame their intellectualizing, overthinking brains.
You're smart, successful, driven - but you're stuck. On the outside nobody would guess it, but on the inside you feel torn apart. Your anxiety is relentless, your inner critic berates your every word, you can never get caught up on your to-do list, and no matter how much praise you get - you simply don't believe it. You wonder if you have anxiety, or maybe it's ADHD, or maybe even depression or past trauma. You definitely know you can't relax, it's hard to even stay still. You've read the self-help books, tried meditation, mental health walks, journaling...You know at the core you need to "love yourself", but truly don't know how.
(226) 605-5011 View (226) 605-5011
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Career Coaching Today
BA , DIP CWC
Verified Verified
Serves Area
My clients range in age and experience from young people seeking to enter the workforce to individuals in mid-life seeking a new career direction.
As a qualified Career Coach, I have over 10 years experience in helping motivate more than 7000 clients to chart career paths and maintain healthy life choices. I specialize in Job Search Strategies, Career Exploration and Stress Management. You will find a convenient service is guaranteed since coaching is conducted via telephone and/or Skype.
My clients range in age and experience from young people seeking to enter the workforce to individuals in mid-life seeking a new career direction.
As a qualified Career Coach, I have over 10 years experience in helping motivate more than 7000 clients to chart career paths and maintain healthy life choices. I specialize in Job Search Strategies, Career Exploration and Stress Management. You will find a convenient service is guaranteed since coaching is conducted via telephone and/or Skype.
(647) 360-6543 View (647) 360-6543
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Ashley Talbot
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, CCDP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
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.
(289) 216-8418 View (289) 216-8418
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Shalyn Isaacs: Career Counselling
Counsellor, MEd, CCC-Q
Verified Verified
Online Only
I specialize in Career Counselling with Women of Color from a trauma-informed and culturally-affirming approach.
I've worked with countless women of color in different mental health spaces since 2016 to support holistic wellness, leadership development & their career journeys from a place of self-empowerment. I'm a Certified Trauma of Money Facilitator and Yoga Teacher integrating mindfulness, visualization, creative writing & mind-body practices into counselling.
I specialize in Career Counselling with Women of Color from a trauma-informed and culturally-affirming approach.
I've worked with countless women of color in different mental health spaces since 2016 to support holistic wellness, leadership development & their career journeys from a place of self-empowerment. I'm a Certified Trauma of Money Facilitator and Yoga Teacher integrating mindfulness, visualization, creative writing & mind-body practices into counselling.
(343) 644-3375 View (343) 644-3375
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Colleen Bingham
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Verified Verified
Ottawa, ON K2B
I enjoy working with clients on career counselling and development, as well as conducting Psychoeducational assessments.
As a Registered Psychotherapist, I work with adolescents, adults and seniors using a collaborative approach to best understand the issues they are working with, to generate goals and plans, and to support them as they progress. I endeavor to provide a warm, caring, accepting and nurturing environment to help with the treatment of depression, stress and anxiety, self-esteem issues, sleep problems, relationship issues, anger management and building assertiveness.
I enjoy working with clients on career counselling and development, as well as conducting Psychoeducational assessments.
As a Registered Psychotherapist, I work with adolescents, adults and seniors using a collaborative approach to best understand the issues they are working with, to generate goals and plans, and to support them as they progress. I endeavor to provide a warm, caring, accepting and nurturing environment to help with the treatment of depression, stress and anxiety, self-esteem issues, sleep problems, relationship issues, anger management and building assertiveness.
(613) 706-1624 View (613) 706-1624
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Claire Beaulne
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, RP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Online Only
As an associate at Mintleaf Clinic, I work with adults experiencing anxiety, self-worth issues, trauma, shame, depression, chronic stress, burnout, life transition, grief and loss, career challenges and relationship difficulties.
Life being life, difficult things happen. It can be so hard. You may find yourself caught in rough waters filled with inner struggles that you don’t know how to navigate. You may feel overcome with anxiety, stress, depression, burn-out. You may be troubled by past trauma, unhealed grief or other unresolved hurt. You may be stuck in thought loops or patterns of behaviour that are pulling you further away from the life you want to live. You may find yourself caught in a current of emotions you can’t see beyond. If so, you may need support and want to work with me as you carry on your journey toward greater mental well-being.
As an associate at Mintleaf Clinic, I work with adults experiencing anxiety, self-worth issues, trauma, shame, depression, chronic stress, burnout, life transition, grief and loss, career challenges and relationship difficulties.
Life being life, difficult things happen. It can be so hard. You may find yourself caught in rough waters filled with inner struggles that you don’t know how to navigate. You may feel overcome with anxiety, stress, depression, burn-out. You may be troubled by past trauma, unhealed grief or other unresolved hurt. You may be stuck in thought loops or patterns of behaviour that are pulling you further away from the life you want to live. You may find yourself caught in a current of emotions you can’t see beyond. If so, you may need support and want to work with me as you carry on your journey toward greater mental well-being.
(343) 633-2218 View (343) 633-2218
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New Chapter Psychotherapy Group
Registered Social Worker, MSW RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K2A
You’ve found yourself feeling anxious, overwhelmed, and uncertain about how to manage your relationships, career, and life.
At New Chapter Psychotherapy Group, you'll receive a tailored approach that meets your needs. We’ll meet you where are and work to gain a deeper understanding of your difficulties, goals and the challenges you face. We'll support you by putting a plan in place to help you move forward and celebrate your successes along the way.
You’ve found yourself feeling anxious, overwhelmed, and uncertain about how to manage your relationships, career, and life.
At New Chapter Psychotherapy Group, you'll receive a tailored approach that meets your needs. We’ll meet you where are and work to gain a deeper understanding of your difficulties, goals and the challenges you face. We'll support you by putting a plan in place to help you move forward and celebrate your successes along the way.
(343) 313-1483 View (343) 313-1483
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Life Purpose Coaching with Emmanuelle
BSoc SC, Coach
Verified Verified
Ottawa, ON K1K
I work with teens, parents, couples and entrepreneurs who are going through changes, may that be with their family, in their business and/or career, or are on a journey back to self.
Are you putting everyone else needs above your own? Are you dealing with anxiety/stress? Are you a mom having trouble finding yourself back? Maybe you are a couple struggling with communication & intimacy? Or maybe you feel "stuck" in a role, forgetting yourself? Do you sometimes find it difficult to manage your emotions when they reach the boiler point? What about having more time for what truly lights your heart or do the things you promised you'll do "sometime later" while holding less guilt and shame? Would you enjoy having more self-worth/love & invest in you as well? I’m here to help, let’s connect!
I work with teens, parents, couples and entrepreneurs who are going through changes, may that be with their family, in their business and/or career, or are on a journey back to self.
Are you putting everyone else needs above your own? Are you dealing with anxiety/stress? Are you a mom having trouble finding yourself back? Maybe you are a couple struggling with communication & intimacy? Or maybe you feel "stuck" in a role, forgetting yourself? Do you sometimes find it difficult to manage your emotions when they reach the boiler point? What about having more time for what truly lights your heart or do the things you promised you'll do "sometime later" while holding less guilt and shame? Would you enjoy having more self-worth/love & invest in you as well? I’m here to help, let’s connect!
(343) 453-8422 View (343) 453-8422
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YourTherapist Psychotherapy and Counselling
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Verified Verified
Ottawa, ON K1P
Career counselling and clinical supervision are also available and offered by highly trained professionals.
YourTherapist Psychotherapy and Counselling is a specialized mental health clinic that provides evidence-based, compassionate, and affordable mental health services across Ontario. Our highly skilled psychotherapists have been extensively trained to treat a variety of mental illnesses with interventions that are personalized to each client’s needs, including psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Interventions to individuals, couples, and families.
Career counselling and clinical supervision are also available and offered by highly trained professionals.
YourTherapist Psychotherapy and Counselling is a specialized mental health clinic that provides evidence-based, compassionate, and affordable mental health services across Ontario. Our highly skilled psychotherapists have been extensively trained to treat a variety of mental illnesses with interventions that are personalized to each client’s needs, including psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Interventions to individuals, couples, and families.
(343) 304-6238 View (343) 304-6238
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Bettina Federspiel
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Online Only
My career has also included working in an agency as a clinical supervisor, training new therapists, and teaching clinical social work practice in the school of social work, Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson).
With a warm, non-judgemental approach, I create a secure space where you can explore feelings, uncover underlying patterns, and gain clarity about your paths forward. I bring a deep understanding of the unique challenges we face, whether it is serious mental health issues, managing a shifting family dynamic, or re evaluating personal relationships.
My career has also included working in an agency as a clinical supervisor, training new therapists, and teaching clinical social work practice in the school of social work, Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson).
With a warm, non-judgemental approach, I create a secure space where you can explore feelings, uncover underlying patterns, and gain clarity about your paths forward. I bring a deep understanding of the unique challenges we face, whether it is serious mental health issues, managing a shifting family dynamic, or re evaluating personal relationships.
(343) 453-5417 View (343) 453-5417
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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.