Guidance counsellor
Supports school and career choices and career transitions; assesses psychological functioning related to orientation.
What that means
A guidance counsellor works at the meeting point between who a person is and what they can make of their working life. It is not just a matter of tests: career choices often touch on identity, confidence and meaning.
Assessing psychological functioning in relation to orientation is among the activities reserved to members of the OCCOQ.
When to turn to a guidance counsellor
- A school or career choice is stuck.
- You are going through a career transition or a return to studies.
- Burnout raises the question of what your work means to you.
Frequently asked questions
Is it only for young people?
No. Career transitions and professional questioning happen at every age.
Is it limited to tests?
No. Assessment tools support the process; they do not replace it.
Checking that a professional is in good standing
Every professional order keeps a public register of its members: that is where you confirm someone holds the right to practise. On PsyPsy, this check is done upfront — the licence and membership in the order are validated before a professional can contact anyone.
PsyPsy is not an emergency service
PsyPsy connects people; it does not provide care and makes no diagnosis. In an emergency, call 911. To speak with someone now: Info-Social 811, option 2.
Find an available guidance counsellor
Submit an anonymous request. Verified professionals with availability will contact you — you then choose freely.
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