Career & Life Transitions Counselling in Calgary
When life takes a new direction, whether it’s career, relationships, or major transitions, you don’t have to face it alone. Refresh Counselling Calgary helps you gain clarity, courage, and a path forward that builds resilience and feels right for you.
When Life Changes, You Don’t Have to Do It Alone
Life changes, whether exciting or unexpected can stir up uncertainty, stress, and self-doubt. Career shifts, moving cities, relationship shifts, or stepping into a new stage of life can leave you feeling overwhelmed or unsure of your next step. At Refresh Counselling, we provide a supportive space to explore these changes, understand the emotions that come with them, and move forward with confidence in your mental health and future.
You may have heard:
- Just figure it out.
- You should be excited about this.
- Change is no big deal.
The truth? Transitions are hard, even when they bring opportunity. Life transition therapy can help you manage stress, overcome fear and self-doubt, and create a direction that feels purposeful and right for you.
Turning Transitions into New Beginnings
Big changes—whether chosen or unexpected—can leave you feeling uncertain, overwhelmed, or stuck. Career shifts, moves, relationship changes, or new life stages often bring both opportunity and stress. Counselling offers a safe space to explore your feelings, clarify your goals, and navigate change with confidence.
At Refresh Counselling, therapy for career and life transitions can help you:
- Process the emotions and stress that come with big changes
- Gain clarity around your values, strengths, and next steps
- Build resilience and adaptability during uncertain times
- Overcome fear, self-doubt, or “imposter” feelings
- Create a sense of direction and purpose for your future
Beside You On Your Journey
We provide a safe, supportive, and confidential environment where you can explore your emotions, heal from past wounds, and overcome internal or external challenges. Our team of registered Calgary Psychologists, Counsellors, and online therapists in Calgary are here to walk beside you offering compassionate care, professional insight, and evidence-based strategies to help you build resilience and move forward with confidence through career shifts and major life transitions.
Common Reasons People Seek Counselling
Our clients come to us with a wide range of concerns, including:
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Body Image
- Boundaries
- Cancer
- Cultural Issues
- Decision-Making
- Depression
- Eating Issues
- Emotional Regulation
- Family of Origin Issues
- Fear
- Guilt
- Shame
- Grief & Loss
- Parenting Issues
- Perfectionism
- Phobias
- Relationships
- Self-Care
- Self-Development
- Self-Esteem
- Sleep Problems
- Spirituality
- Stress Management
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma
- Work & Career
Whether you’re dealing with one issue or a mix of interconnected challenges, our therapists help you unpack what’s really going on and create a path forward rooted in mental health support, self-awareness, healing, and personal growth during life transitions.
What to Expect from Your Therapy Journey
Every person’s path is different. Our registered Psychologists, Counsellors, and use a customized approach to fit your unique situation and goals. While your experience will be your own, many clients seeking career and life transitions counselling find therapy helpful in:
- Processing past transitions, traumas and losses.
- Exploring core emotions and unmet needs
- Developing healthier thinking patterns
- Improving emotional regulation and communication
- Building coping skills and resilience during major change.
- Gaining clarity around identity, values, and direction.
Evidence-Based Therapy Approaches We Use
We draw on a range of evidence based therapeutic models to support your growth through new stages of life, including:
- Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT): Reshape negative thoughts and build better behaviours
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT): Understand and express your emotions in healthier ways
- Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT): Identify strengths and set practical, future-focused goals
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR): Heal from trauma and reduce distress tied to painful memories
Why Choose Refresh Counselling for Career and life transition therapy?
At Refresh Counselling Calgary, we provide high-quality, personalized mental health care that respects your unique story and supports meaningful change during career shifts and life transitions. Our team takes the time to truly understand your challenges and tailor a treatment plan that aligns with your goals.
Mental Health Matters
We’re passionate about helping people heal—with genuine care, empathy, and respect for every journey.
Licensed & Certified
You can trust that our therapists are not only qualified but committed to staying informed and improving their practice.
Holistic & Collaborative
Our care is rooted in a holistic view of well-being, nurturing every part of you with the help of our dedicated team.
Specialized Care
With varied specialties, our team tailors care to each client—drawing from approaches like EMDR, CBT, Play Therapy, and more.
Meet our Career and Life Transition Specialists
Below is a list of our Therapists who offer career and life transition therapy.
Robyn Manzano
MA, Registered Psychologist
Karyn Zuidhof
MA, Registered Psychologist
Stephanie Archer
MC, Registered Psychologist
Sara Alia
MC, Registered Psychologist
Emma Lavoie
MC, Registered Social Worker
Faye Archer Wilson
MA, Registered Psychologist
Ray Pan
MC, Registered Provisional Psychologist
Cynthia Baroud
MA, Registered Provisional Psychologist
Karthika Murthy
MC, MA, Registered Provisional Psychologist
Shelley Liu
M.Sc, Registered Provisional Psychologist
Katie Laird
MC, Registered Psychologist
Shauna Greene
MA, Registered Provisional Psychologist
You Deserve to Feel Heard—and Supported
Have Questions About Career and Life Transition Therapy?
Find quick answers about what to expect, how it works, and how to get started with the right career and life transition therapist for you.
We understand that changes, especially major ones, can be challenging and bring up all sorts of confusing feelings that may seem overwhelming. Counselling provides a supportive space to explore what you're going through and gain clarity about your next steps. Our counselors help you build resilience, understand your emotional reactions to change, and develop practical tools that make transitions feel more manageable and less daunting.
Absolutely. Even exciting changes can bring self-doubt, stress, or fear. Our therapists help you stay grounded and confident while adjusting to new roles, environments, or expectations.
That’s very common. Life changes often bundle together, and the emotional load can feel heavier. Counselling can help you prioritize what matters most, build resilience, and move forward one step at a time.
People come to counselling during many types of changes. This may include career shifts, job loss, relationship changes, becoming a parent, relocating, retirement, or stepping into a new stage of life. Any transition impacting your mental health or sense of stability is worth support.
Support after job loss or career changes helps you gain clarity around strengths and direction while working through emotions like fear or uncertainty. Together, we explore new opportunities, reconnect with your confidence, and help you move toward a future that feels meaningful.
Yes. Online Counselling Calgary is available for anyone who prefers virtual support or has a busy schedule. It provides the same high-quality, evidence based care from the comfort of your home.