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Vocational Assessment & Career Counselling Program
Supporting Teenagers & Young Adults to Plan a Meaningful Future
Available for ages approx. 15–27 (in person or online)
Many young people leave school unsure of their identity, interests, or career direction. Traditional schooling often emphasises performance rather than purpose, and students can feel lost when choosing jobs, courses, or life direction.
Our program helps young people explore who they are, what they want, and how to get there through evidence-based assessments and guided career planning.
What We Help With
✔ Difficulty deciding what to study or where to work
✔ Confusion about multiple interests or pathways
✔ Limited confidence or uncertainty about ability
✔ Feeling lost after school, TAFE or university
✔ Transitioning into the workforce
✔ Struggles obtaining or keeping a job
✔ Interview avoidance, exam fear, or low motivation
✔ Family pressure to choose prematurely
What’s Included
A structured and personalised vocational plan with measurable outcomes.
1. Assessment Phase
(Administered online or in-clinic)
May include:
🔹 Self-Directed Search (Holland RIASEC)
🔹 Strong Interest Inventory
🔹 MBTI / personality preference profile
🔹 Values & Motivation Inventory
🔹 Optional cognitive or academic assessment (if clinically relevant)
Results include:
✔ Personality profile
✔ Interest map
✔ Work preference analysis
✔ Learning style insight
✔ Motivators and barriers
2. Vocational Interpretation Session
Client receives a personalised summary covering:
✔ Recommended job clusters
✔ Suitable industries and pathways
✔ Strength areas and watch-points
✔ Ideal learning environment
✔ Career maturity score
3. Planning and Goal Mapping
Using structured frameworks:
SMART goal setting
Intrinsic values-based planning
Industry-specific timing and entry windows
Pathway planning map
“Barriers and Solutions Action Sheet”
(ACT-style behavioural activation included)
4. Job Preparation Coaching
Can include:
✔ CV development tailored to personality
✔ LinkedIn profile
✔ Interview rehearsal
✔ Email templates for job applications
✔ Talking points for behavioural interview questions
✔ Managing performance-related anxiety
A competency-based rating sheet can be used to benchmark improvement.
5. Transition Support Session
Covers:
✔ What to expect entering work environments
✔ Managing setbacks
✔ Communication skills
✔ Confidence building
✔ Early-career resilience strategy
What to Expect
During the initial appointment, your psychologist will explore your strengths, interests, values, and future goals. Standardised career and personality assessments may be used to clarify pathways and identify industries that best align with the individual’s profile. Each person receives a structured plan outlining realistic options for study, employment, training, or transition steps.
Sessions may also include developing a CV, preparing for interviews, learning job-seeking strategies, and building confidence when entering the workplace. Parents are welcome to be involved where appropriate.
Benefits
✔ Greater clarity when choosing subjects, courses, or training
✔ Identification of career interests, aptitudes, and strengths
✔ Increased confidence in decision-making
✔ Structured pathway planning and long-term goals
✔ Insight into personality preferences and learning styles
✔ Support navigating university, TAFE, apprenticeships, or early employment
✔ Targeted strategies for overcoming barriers (e.g., motivation, anxiety)
✔ Improved readiness for job applications and interviews
Why Choose iflow Psychology?
We offer a specialised, evidence-based approach that bridges psychological assessment and real-world career decision-making. Unlike generic school-based advice, our process considers emotional readiness, personality fit, motivation, and developmental needs. Clients receive tailored assistance grounded in professional psychological frameworks, helping them make meaningful and sustainable life choices.
Our psychologists have experience working with adolescents, young adults, parents, training providers, and employers, making our support practical, supportive, and relevant to Australian pathways.
Fees / Funding
Vocational counselling is offered as a private service and may not be eligible for Medicare rebates unless psychological issues are being addressed as part of therapy. Funding options include:
Private Fees
– Pay per session, or
– Structured multi-session packages
Third-party funding may apply if the young person is also receiving:
– Workers Compensation support
– Injury-related return-to-work services
– NDIS (self-managed or plan-managed where psychological support is approved)
A fee schedule is provided at the time of booking.
How to Access Support
Appointments can be made directly without a referral.
Simply:
Contact our reception team
Request a call-back
Provide relevant history or school-related information (optional)
Assessments are completed prior to, or during the early phase of, counselling.
Parents are welcome to attend part of the initial appointment for collaborative planning.
Additional Information
Choosing a pathway after school can feel overwhelming—especially when interests change, motivation fluctuates, or study commitments do not fit well with personal strengths. Many young people experience uncertainty, decision fatigue, or self-doubt during this period of transition.
Our vocational support recognises that a career is not a single decision but a developmental journey. We focus on building self-awareness, confidence, and realistic next-step planning, so young people feel ready to enter work or further study with clarity and direction.
Support may also include preparing job applications, planning training options, identifying bridging pathways, or developing early workplace skills such as communication, teamwork and responsibility.
Career development is not simply “choosing a job.” It is an evolving process where identity, life goals, opportunities, and experience shape direction over time. Our approach helps clients understand how to adapt to change, revise decisions when needed, and make choices that align with their personal values, abilities and wellbeing.
Finding iflow Psychology in Gladesville
iflow Psychology is located on Victoria Road in the heart of Gladesville, close to The Guitar Factory and easily accessible by public transport. Free and timed parking options are available in the surrounding streets, and major bus routes stop only a short walk from the clinic.
We also offer secure telehealth appointments for employees across NSW.
📍 Get directions on Google Maps — Suite 2, 260–274 Victoria Road, Gladesville NSW 2111
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this service appropriate for someone with learning or emotional difficulties?
Yes. Sessions consider developmental, cognitive and emotional needs.
Where relevant, we integrate strategies for confidence, study support, communication skills and managing workplace expectations.
Can this service help young adults already working?
Yes. We frequently work with young adults who are:
dissatisfied with current roles
unsure how to progress
thinking of returning to study
struggling with workplace expectations
Counselling helps clarify direction and build readiness for change.
Do you help with job interviews and CVs?
Yes. We help with:
formal and behavioural interview preparation
building responses using the STAR method
shaping CV documents that reflect strengths
confidence and communication skills
This support is often highly beneficial for early employment.
Does this help students who are unsure about university?
Yes. We support students who are:
unsure whether university is right for them
exploring TAFE or trades
considering bridging or pathway programs
wanting gap-year planning
looking for early employment options
The focus is suitability—not pressure.
What if my child changes their mind after a plan is developed?
Career direction often evolves.
We support revision through:
exploring new interests
modifying goals
reviewing practical steps
updating study or job pathways
This is part of normal development.
Is this counselling the same as therapy?
Vocational counselling is future-focused and skill-building rather than clinical therapy. However, psychological challenges such as low confidence, anxiety, motivation difficulties or executive functioning concerns can be addressed when relevant.
How many sessions are needed?
This varies according to need.
A standard process usually involves:
Initial assessment session
Feedback and profile interpretation session
1–4 planning and coaching sessions
Some people may return later for progress support, updated decisions or interview coaching.
What will my teenager or young adult receive at the end of the program?
Clients receive a structured pathway plan which may include:
✔ recommended study or training options
✔ potential job areas or industry clusters
✔ strengths and work-fit summary
✔ next-step action plan
✔ CV or interview preparation guidance
This helps reduce uncertainty and supports informed decision-making.
What assessments do you use?
We draw on validated vocational and psychological tools that may include:
Self-Directed Search (RIASEC)
Strong Interest Inventory
Personality or values assessment
Learning style or cognitive screening (if clinically required)
Tool selection depends on age, goals and identified needs.
Can parents attend the appointments?
Parents can attend part of the initial session to share relevant information, discuss goals and clarify concerns. The individual then usually meets with the psychologist independently. Session structure can be tailored to family needs.
Do we need a referral?
No referral is required. This service can be accessed privately by booking directly with our clinic. If a GP referral is provided for psychological treatment related to stress, anxiety or other mental health concerns, Medicare rebates may apply for those sessions.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you're ready to explore meaningful study and career options, our psychologists can help you build confidence, identify pathways, and create a personalised plan.
Book an appointment online, call our reception team, or send an enquiry to discuss your needs.