Career Counselling
Career Counselling Tailored to Every Stage of Life
Since 1965, Career Analysts has provided trusted, expert-led career counselling across the UK. Whether you’re a student, graduate, mid-career professional or seeking a fresh start, our tailored programmes are designed to help you make confident, informed career decisions.
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Thousands of Happy Customers
Dedicated Career Advisors with 60 Years Experience
Career Counselling Services by Age Group
Teenagers & School Leavers
Unsure about your A-Levels, university choices, or whether to enter the workforce?
We help you understand your strengths, explore career options, and make smart decisions early on.
Twenties: Graduates & Young Professionals
Near the end of your degree or early in your career and questioning your next step?
Our guidance provides clarity and direction to help you launch a career that suits your strengths and aspirations.
Over-Thirties & Mid-Career Professionals
Feeling stuck or seeking a change?
We’ll help you reassess your goals, uncover new opportunities, and align your career with your current life priorities and values.
Psychometric backed advice & guidance
Career guidance for all ages
One-on-one career advice & support
What Our Career Counselling Programmes Include
Comprehensive Psychometric Testing
Our tests assess your interests, abilities, personality and values to build a full picture of who you are.
Detailed Personal Analysis
A professional career counsellor breaks down your results to identify strengths, challenges, and best-fit roles.
Expert Career Advice
Get one-to-one guidance with a qualified Occupational Psychologist to explore career directions tailored to your unique profile.
Personalised Career Report
Receive a full written report with bespoke career recommendations and next steps to take.
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Why Choose Career Analysts?
With over 50 years of experience and a nationwide reputation for excellence, Career Analysts is one of the UK’s leading providers of professional career counselling. Unlike generic career services, we offer a bespoke, research-led approach grounded in occupational psychology.
Our process combines the latest psychometric assessments with expert human insight to deliver practical, personalised career guidance.
Whether you’re starting out, seeking progression, or considering a change, we help you discover a path that truly aligns with your personality, strengths, values, and life goals.
Meet Your Career Counsellor
When you sign up for our programme, you’ll be matched with a dedicated, highly qualified Occupational Psychologist, an expert in career development with exceptional academic credentials.
Each of our career counsellors holds:
BSc in Psychology
MSc in Occupational Psychology
This rigorous academic background, combined with real-world experience, ensures your counsellor is equipped to provide nuanced, evidence-based guidance. You’ll receive insights you can trust, and a clear action plan to take your next step with confidence.
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A Personalised, Step-by-Step Process
Our career counselling programme is built around a structured yet highly personalised approach. Every stage is designed to give you clarity, confidence, and a practical roadmap for your future.
Advanced Psychometric Assessment
Pre-Session Analysis
One-to-One Consultation
Bespoke Career Plan
- Programme: Career Change
Good afternoon,
I wonder whether you are the same Sherridan Hughes I saw in June 1993 at Career Analysts at 90 Gloucester Place.
It was a long time ago and I am now 76 years old, but contacting Careers Analysts for an assessment then was most helpful.
After the various tests and the assessment results, I gained the courage to stop being a housewife and have a go at an A level in English with a view to going to university as a mature student.
I subsequently gained a BA Hons) in English at the University of Birmingham, followed by an MA in Book History (Distinction), also at Birmingham, then a PhD in Book History at the Institute of English Studies, School of Advanced Study, University of London; finally I published a book derived from my PhD research in 2016.
Your assessment was absolutely spot on, and I shall always be grateful for your advice.
- Programme: Teenagers
Louise
The aspect that I found particularly useful was which career would suit me and what to study at university. If someone needed it, I would definitely recommend career analysts without a doubt.
- Programme: New Career
Sophie
My consultant was v. enthusiastic and understanding. Didn’t apply one formula – she gave me individual attention. The report arrived v. efficiently and was well laid out. The Career Analysts experience – it’s like holding up a mirror to yourself. The consultant gave me a lot of encouragement and really helped me see my strengths.
- Programme: Career Change
Mark
I just wanted to say thank you to you and your team for a really worthwhile, informative and thought provoking day. I felt as though some light started to appear at the end of a tunnel.
- Programme: Teenagers
Robert
Hi Leo, My consultation went very well and it definitely helped me clarify the area of undergraduate study that I want to go into. Thank you very much!
- Programme: New Career
Lisa
Thank you for your email and the attached report. I have now received the hard copy too. It was an interesting day, the tests and the subsequent consultation. I will go through the report and the recommendations and will contact you if I need further clarification or help. In the meantime, please pass on my thanks and gratitude also to Mary for her help, careful advice and her time.
- Programme: Career Change
Christopher
The Occupational Psychologist had obviously got me down to a tee!
- Programme: New Career
Melissa
Career Analysts made me think about all of my needs from a job and what kind of skills I have. The Psychologist/career counsellor was very warm and friendly, made an effort to understand me and made me feel I have lots of choices. I’m now considering very different options to the ones I was considering before I came.
- Programme: New Career
Tom
Sorry to miss you on my way out, I just wanted to say thank you so much for everything today, it was really helpful. I look forward to hearing from you with my report but I am not in a rush and I understand if this takes some time.
- Programme: Career Change
Aura Brooks
By far the best team I’ve ever worked with. They truly understood the look I was going for and completely nailed it! I would highly recommend them as a company, you simply just won’t find any better team!
- Programme: New Career
Lisa
HI and thanks… I didn’t know the significance of the report until now… 12 years on!
12 years ago I came to Career Analyst as I had just been made redundant. I remember spending an interesting day with you and did a whole bunch of tests and had a chat with someone.
Back then, I had commitments and didn’t really take on board the significance of what the report was actually telling me, nor did I listen to my gut & heart which were both saying “go for your dreams” and so I went back to Corporate, mainly to pay for our mortgage, for another 8 years.
I pulled out my report at the weekend and had to smile. The 3 key jobs recommended back then were: Executive Coach, Occupational Psychologist, Trainer. All I remember from the meeting was Occupational Psychologist and at 34, I didn’t fancy going back to Uni and re-training.
3 years ago I changed my life and walked away from Corporate – guess what I do now? Yep, Training and Coaching and I love it! I may not be earning as much as I did in my Corporate role, but I feel my life is enriched by what I do…
Just wanted to say a belated thanks to whoever helped me back then…!
- Programme: Teenagers
Francesca
The psychologist gave me realistic advice according to the type of person I am and my education and experience. I think she was very accurate. I feel I have a number and a range of choices, and I understand the areas that I would be successful in. The aptitude tests were quite enlightening.
- Programme: Career Change
Barbara
I came to Career Analysts following a divorce and being made redundant from a dead-end job. I saw an advert and decided to make the investment. It was the best money I have ever spent. Your psychologist told me – who had been a failure at school – that I was in the top 2% in the country for my problem-solving and spatial skills and that I had the capability to study for a degree! She brushed aside my protestations about not having O or A levels or First Degree and told me that I would ‘find a way’.
She was so right – albeit that it was some nine years later that I was accepted onto a MSc in strategic HRM at Anglia Ruskin University as a result of conducting a three-and-a-half-year major change consultancy assignment. To cap it all, I was accepted into MENSA a year later. I will be singing your praises and recommending you to anyone who needs you.
Thank you.
- Programme: Teenagers
Zinnia
Thank you very much for providing such a useful analysis! It is really helping with decisions regarding a university course.
- Programme: Teenagers
Charlotte
I felt that everything I talked about with my consultant was relevant to me and how I want to work out my future at university and my career. The personality profiling and aptitude tests were particularly useful.
- Programme: New Career
Selina
Hi there,
I just want to thank you Leo, and if you can pass on my feedback to Sherridan – she was absolutely fantastic and took the time to explain everything to me and really going beyond just the career aspect of it 🙂
- Programme: Career Change
Casper
The Occupational Psychologist was very perceptive about my personality.
- Programme: New Career
Kate
Dear Leo and Sherridan
You will remember that Kate and I visited Sherridan at her home in February this year. You both asked to be kept informed of her progress.
I am delighted to be able to tell you that Kate secured a job on 19 March!
They are a lovely team and they have said they are so happy to have her, they really like her and she fits in very well. Likewise, she is loving the job, and most importantly it ticks all the boxes for her; ‘people skills, communication, information governance and attention to detail, very little travel cost, etc., etc. They told her at the interview that it’s a ‘job for life’ and so we told her to join the NHS pension scheme! In any event, I am sure that this could lead to other roles within the NHS in the future, if she got itchy feet.
Sometimes the missing piece of the puzzle just clicks into place perfectly. I am ecstatic. It has been so very hard for her, and her Dad and I. Most of all Kate has worked so hard for her achievements and she is conscientious and dedicated and deserves to be so happily employed.
Many thanks for your help and assistance along the way. It was very much appreciated.
Very best wishes to you both.
- Programme: Teenagers
Jack
Career Analysts helped me to find out what sort of careers I am best suited for, all of the suggestions appealed to me and some of which I never would have considered without their help. My career consultant was very easy to talk with, I never felt under pressure and the consultation was an absolute joy to have done. The report was very interesting and informative and the Careers Analysts experience overall has helped me to know more about where my strengths lie and has given me some direction.
- Programme: Teenagers
Charlotte
Hi, I’m sorting out papers and I re-read my report from Career Analysts from 1993, by Alexis Hallam. She really got me! I’m absolutely full of amazement about how accurate her assessment was in terms of my work needs and personality. I now have my dream job teaching psychology part time at a school in Bath, three gorgeous children and good self-esteem! With thanks and appreciation (I didn’t believe in myself back in 1993).
- Programme: Career Change
You won’t remember me, but I came to visit you at Career Analysts back in 2001. I thought you might be interested in what I have achieved since. You advised me to return to university (I was then 36). Eventually I took your advice following redundancy, and completed a BSc in Geology at Durham, graduating with first class honours. I have just completed my PhD from Bristol University working on volcanoes in the Afar region of Ethiopia – the most extraordinary experience! I am now off to Hawaii for a two-year post-doc looking into the origin of Earth’s water. All of this a far cry from the admin role I had when I came to visit you! I was very skeptical of returning to study was very disbelieving when you told me I was more than capable – you were right I was wrong! Thanks for your help back then.
- Programme: Teenagers
Alexander
Dear Leo,
Good afternoon,
I found my career analysis report from the 7th of September 2000 (I was 17 at the time). I would like to thank Dr Alexis Hallam for such an accurate and insightful assessment. I am now working in wildlife conservation in Asia. Although not consciously, I am pretty sure the results of the Career Report helped build my confidence in pursuing my dreams and putting in the work needed to achieve them. Furthermore, Dr Hallam’s secondary assessment of training as a physical therapist has turned out to be extremely accurate as well, a field for which I have developed a significant interest over the past decade as I have taken up a number of new sports. Thank you again.
Best regards
Alexander
- Programme: Teenagers
William
Hi Leo and Mary, it was lovely meeting you both on Friday. Thank you for all your help and advice, it was a refreshing change to see William animated and motivated after our meeting. He knows he has a long way to go but he has our support. He visited the local college on Saturday as they had an open day and enquired about IT courses.
- Programme: Teenagers
Alex
Dear Leo
Thank you very much for the report and the support that you have given Alex, she found her interview and report immensely useful and uplifting, just what she needed.
Many thanks
Ann
- Programme: Career Change
Sarah
My self-awareness was fairly good already. However, Career Analysts affirmed that having my own company is right for me and to continue with this. I have come away feeling more positive about the way I work and more in control.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is career counselling?
Career counselling is a structured, one-to-one service that helps you gain clarity about your strengths, interests, values, and skills.
Using psychometric assessments and expert analysis, it guides you towards career options that are both fulfilling and achievable, resulting in a personalised action plan tailored to your goals.
Who can benefit from career counselling?
Career counselling is suitable for people at any stage of their working life:
Students choosing A-levels, degrees, or first jobs
Graduates looking for direction or career alignment
Mid-career professionals seeking change or progression
Individuals at a crossroads, returning to work, or exploring a second career
If you’re feeling uncertain, unfulfilled, or simply ready for a change, career counselling can provide the insight and clarity you need.
How do I know if I need career counselling?
You might benefit from career counselling if:
You’re unsure what career direction to take.
You feel stuck or dissatisfied in your current role.
You’ve experienced redundancy or want to re-enter the workforce.
You’re considering a complete change but don’t know where to begin.
You struggle to identify your strengths, passions, or what truly motivates you.
What happens during a career counselling session?
Each session is private and tailored to you. Your counsellor will:
Review your background, goals and aspirations.
Interpret your psychometric test results.
Discuss realistic and fulfilling career options.
Help you assess the pros and cons of each path.
Provide guidance to build a step-by-step plan for moving forward.
How long does career counselling take?
It varies depending on your needs. Many clients gain clarity after just one in-depth session, while others choose to continue with follow-up sessions for ongoing support. You’re in control of how much guidance you receive.
What are psychometric tests, and how are they used?
Psychometric tests are professionally developed tools that assess:
Your personality traits.
Natural abilities and skills.
Core interests and motivations.
Work-related values and preferences.
The results provide a clear, objective picture of the types of careers and environments where you’re most likely to thrive.
Can career counselling help with a mid-life career change?
Yes, very effectively. If you’re considering a change in your 30s, 40s or beyond, career counselling helps you:
Assess your transferable skills.
Clarify your current goals and values.
Explore new industries and roles.
Build confidence to take the next step.
It’s never too late to realign your career with your true strengths and aspirations.
Should I prepare anything before my session?
No formal preparation is required. However, it’s helpful to:
Reflect on what you enjoy (and don’t) in your current or past roles.
Think about what you want from your future career.
Bring your CV or a list of your qualifications and experience.
This helps your counsellor give the most tailored advice.
How much does it cost?
Our tailored career counselling packages start at £695. This includes psychometric testing, expert consultation, and a bespoke written career plan. It’s a one-time investment in your future that can save you years of uncertainty or trial-and-error.