Career Counselling and Coaching in Whitchurch Stouffville, Ontario.

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!!!

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.

Our careers are important parts of our lives. People have often said that if you do something that you enjoy, you won’t work a day in your life. However, how do you find and decide on what you enjoy? How do you know what is the best fit for you? As a therapist, I support you in better understanding yourself, your life, and your choices to make career decisions that feel like they align with your most authentic self. I strive to make your opinions and choices clearer to you, while allowing you to take on various perspectives to come to the best decision. My hope is that you leave our sessions feeling confident, empowered, and more knowledgeable on what may be a fit for you. Connect with me to

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.

I am a certified interpreter for Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® (MBTI®) personality inventory. If you have done the MBTI Step II inventory propery, then we can use the result to explore what kind of career may best suit your personality preference. Sometimes, when we are working in a career which does not match our personality preference, we may find that it is difficult to handle the work or the working environment. It may create stress, anxiety and has a negative impact on our self esteem and our self confidence.

As an educator, therapist, musician, and business owner, I have significant experience with integrating multiple businesses and career pathways to support your personal interests and goals. I offer customized support based on your unique interests and desired career path to help you set manageable goals and habits to make the pathway you've dreamed about into a reality.

I specialize in helping students (high school and college) explore possible careers. Using proven assessment tools such as Myers Briggs Type Indicator Inventory and Strong Interest Inventory, I can assess your interests and personality preferences that will help you discover possible career choices. I offer several packages, price is as low as $35 (with insurance coverage). Call now and schedule an appointment.

Even the thought of building a career can feel overwhelming and it can be difficult to know where to start. While I do not offer support regarding career counselling, at Psychotherapy Collective, our online clinic, we have therapists who are available to offer a free 15-minute consultation to see if they are the right fit for your journey. Visit https://www.psychotherapycollective.ca/our-team/therapist/usman-khan

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!

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.

Having been through a number of different careers in my life I have the first-hand experience of knowing what it feels like to go through such transitions. For so many years I couldn't find my passion which created a lot of drawbacks in my life. Today I don't see these as drawbacks but stepping stones to be where I am today. I can help you find your passion through your journey on the path you are creating. We are all writing our own story and this is only a chapter in your book. Consider the possibility of the next chapter to be life changing and your possibilities could be endless.

Finding the right career can be challenging. In a society where there are so many pressures to find the right job, sustain a healthy work-life balance, achieve a stable income, and to be successful, it can be overwhelming to even begin to think about finding our purpose. Together, we will navigate through your career goals, your struggles, and find ways to help you achieve your dream!

The main objectives of career counselling/coaching is to help you reach your maximum potential professionally. You will be provided with the tools and skills necessary to achieve success in your work life. A few areas include: Find a career that's a fit for you, Assertiveness training, Public speaking, Communication, Conflict management/Resolution, Career change, Enhancing work/life balance, Stress management, and Building self-esteem. Discover your maximum potential!

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.

Often, it feels like our lives are defined by our careers. We rely on our careers for income, purpose, and our quality of life. At the same time, we can become lost, unfulfilled, and trapped in our careers. Working as a lawyer for five years tested my limits for stress and bad bosses. I believe you can achieve incredible good for yourself and the people around you with your career, and I am excited to discover the path there together.

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.

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.

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!

Even the thought of building a career can feel overwhelming and it can be difficult to know where to start. While I do not offer support regarding career counselling, at Psychotherapy Collective, our online clinic, we have therapists who are available to offer a free 15-minute consultation to see if they are the right fit for your journey. Visit https://www.psychotherapycollective.ca/our-team/therapist/usman-khan

Career counselling begins with a clear vision of your strengths, your passions and your vision for the future. I will help you explore options, learn to discover insight into your own unique characteristics, and role-play communication skills. This process may include working with a life coach or other professional as a team in exploring your future career options.

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.

Unhappy in your career? Uncertain about how to find the right place for you where you feel engaged and valued? I have held many roles in my life and have been responsible for hiring and growing teams with various skills. Finding your purpose, understanding your values, and envisioning your story are all key components to your search. As a leadership coach and therapist, I work with you to explore options and to prepare yourself for your next chapter. We look at what has worked for you and what has not. We delve into the qualities of you, your colleagues and organizations that offer a good fit. And, we dispel anxiety and imposter syndrome thinking that keep people stuck. Let's get started!

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.

Even the thought of building a career can feel overwhelming and it can be difficult to know where to start. While I do not offer support regarding career counselling, at Psychotherapy Collective, our online clinic, we have therapists who are available to offer a free 15-minute consultation to see if they are the right fit for your journey. Visit https://www.psychotherapycollective.ca/our-team/therapist/usman-khan

In Career Counselling, I help clients explore their strengths, passions, and values to guide them toward fulfilling career paths. Using a combination of goal-setting techniques, and motivational interviewing, I support clients in identifying their professional aspirations and overcoming any barriers that may be holding them back. Whether you're navigating a career change, seeking job satisfaction, or managing work-related stress, my approach is focused on building confidence, clarity, and a clear action plan to achieve your career goals and enhance your overall work-life balance.