Counselling, Career Support & Professional Development

Bridging mental health and working life

Individual counselling and career support for burnout, workplace stress, career changes, and returning to work.

Workshops and professional development for organizations looking to better support their people.

In person located in Ladysmith and virtually across BC

Why Choose Bridgepoint Counselling and Coaching?

With over 15 years of experience, I bring a rare combination of education and professional credentials in clinical counselling, vocational rehabilitation, and career development. This combined expertise sets Bridgepoint apart.

As a Master Practitioner in Clinical Counselling, Certified Vocational Rehabilitation Professional, and Certified Career Development Practitioner, I understand both how work affects your mental health and how your health affects your ability to work. Together, we can address the emotional challenges while planning practical steps forward.

SERVICES

Work and mental health are closely connected. Stress at work can affect your sleep, relationships, and energy outside of work. And when life is already difficult, keeping up at work can feel even harder.

You might be experiencing:

  • Exhaustion that doesn’t go away after a weekend or time off

  • Anxiety about work, even when you’re not there

  • A difficult workplace relationship or ongoing conflict

  • Trouble setting boundaries or switching off at the end of the day

  • Uncertainty about taking leave or returning to work

  • A feeling that something needs to change, even if you’re not sure what

Counselling gives us space to understand what’s happening and work out what would help. You don’t need to have it all figured out before reaching out.

Counselling and Career Coaching

Practical learning for teams, professionals, and anyone ready to try something new.

For organizations
Bring your team together for a half-day or full-day workshop on stress, burnout, communication, working styles, or workplace mental health. Sessions can be tailored to your organization, with tools your team can use right away.

For individuals and professionals
Join a live online webinar to explore topics such as rumination or starting a private practice. You’ll leave with useful strategies and clear next steps to put into practice.

Professional Development For Organizations & Live Workshops

Vocational Services & Business Coaching

Practical support for finding work, planning your next career step, or starting and growing a business.

Employment & Career Services

  • Employment and career counselling

  • Vocational assessments and transferable skills identification

  • Career exploration and labour market research

  • Job search strategies, resume support, and interview preparation

  • Return-to-work planning and coordination

  • Workplace accommodations and adaptations

  • Support with mental health or physical barriers to employment

Business Coaching

  • Turning your business idea into a practical plan

  • Defining your services, pricing, and ideal clients

  • Marketing your business and attracting clients

  • Setting up systems for daily operations

  • Starting or growing a private practice

  • Setting priorities and planning for sustainable growth

Who is Counselling for?

You don’t need to know whether you need counselling, career support, or a bit of both before reaching out.

You might know that work is affecting your sleep, your mood, your personal and family life, or how much energy you have left for life outside of it.

Maybe you’re wondering if it’s time to leave your job. Maybe you want to stay, but need a way to make work feel manageable again. You could also be preparing to return after a leave and feeling unsure about what you can handle.

My background in both counselling and vocational rehabilitation means we can look at the whole picture: how you’re doing, what’s happening at work, and what options you have. We’ll start there and figure out the next step together.

Schedule Your Appointment

Booking Made Easy
Scheduling a counselling appointment is simple and convenient:

  • Book online anytime through the Jane App

  • Call or text directly at 778-269-0268

  • Email: Brittany@bridgepointcc.ca