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
Richard
Dear Leo I thought I would drop you a quick note to give you some feedback on my experience with Career Analysts. I was particularly impressed with the Occupational Psychologist. She clearly understood my objectives and did a lot of research to make sure the advice she gave me was specific to my needs. This allowed my time with her to be productive and highly focused on what I wanted to achieve. The Occupational Psychologist’s insight into the specific job role I was looking for, combined with an uncanny ability to access my personality, was truly remarkable.
She helped me build confidence and understand what was driving me in my previous jobs. I constantly try to analyse my job skills and look at how I can improve myself. The Occupational Psychologist took that to a completely different level and within an hour with her it was clear I couldn’t see the wood from the trees. The net result was that within a matter of weeks I was able to secure a job in a completely different industry. I am extremely grateful to the Occupational Psychologist and Career Analysts for helping me understand my vocation and future path. I would not hesitate to recommend your services.
Regards Richard
- Programme: Teenagers
Alan
The other day I stumbled across my assessment feedback from when I visited Career Analysts in 1986! My mum passed away last year and she had kept the papers, which was typical of her organisational skills. I just wanted to let you know that 20 years on the assessment has mirrored reality. It made uncanny reading. I am a Solicitor working in the private sector, I also work as a part time Member of the Parole Board. Some of the comments made in 1986 are as apt today as they were when I was 16!
- Programme: New Career
Paul
I just completed your feedback questionnaire and put ‘extremely’ in every answer. Thanks for everything I feel much clearer now. Great service.
- Programme: Teenagers
Jaime
By far the most valuable and revealing aspect of the whole experience was the personal consultancy. The occupational psychologist was simply masterful in her exploration and understanding my mind, far more so than I am myself. The careers that she was describing, and the way she was describing them, sounded exactly like the type of work I would like to be involved in later on in life.
- 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: Career Change
Sophie
I haven’t had a chance to go through the official feedback process yet. I will though, but meanwhile must say how pleased I am with Mary’s report. It’s been such a helpful process and I’m delighted with the advice she has offered. I shall follow through with the proper feedback process ASAP.
- Programme: Teenagers
James
We were really pleased with the results of James’s session with your company. He is very happy in his job (as an electrician) and is doing really well. We have spoken very highly of the results and have given your details to lots of people!
We would like to book a similar session for our younger son Ben. He has just taken his GCSEs, so we would like to book an appointment for after he gets his results (some time in the week of 28th August).
- Programme: Career Change
Jason
Thank you for your time this morning, I felt you made a really excellent assessment and feel encouraged that there is a way forward emerging now.
- Programme: Career Change
Richard
The Career Analysts experience provided me with valuable information. The Occupational Psychologist gave me a lot to think about and the report was a good summary.
- Programme: Teenagers
Max
Belatedly thank you to you and your colleagues for your work with our son Max. It was very insightful for us as parents and we felt Max was very well held In the process. As and when he is ready, we may come back to you for more help, but he isn’t there as yet.
- Programme: New Career
Helen
Just been clearing out ahead of moving house, and found a report that I commissioned from you back in 1994! I was only 2 years past graduating from my masters and feeling a bit frustrated….
Anyway, it is a very interesting read, and I wondered whether you ever follow up to see where your clients end up in their careers? The psychologist that I saw was Alexis Hallam, but probably not with you now?
Anyway, let me know if you want me to send you a copy of the report and maybe a copy of my current CV as a case study…..
- Programme: New Career
Alex
Many thanks for the report – incredibly insightful stuff, I’m sure it will serve me well going forward. I’ll be sure to get in touch should I want further support.
- Programme: Career Change
Witold
I appreciate your work in helping me at this difficult time. I need to digest the results and act soon. Could you thank the careers adviser on my behalf for her work, recommendations and websites? She might be pleased to know that I have been short-listed for the Lay Chaplain post at New Hall School.
- 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: Career Change
Harry
Generally this was an excellent day! The Occupational Psychologist was a very intelligent, confident, interesting person. I really enjoyed our conversation.
- Programme: Teenagers
Alexandra
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.
- Programme: Career Change
Emma
Please could you tell your occupational psychologist that I took the job with the charity and I’m loving it! Thanks!
- Programme: Career Change
Christopher
The Occupational Psychologist had obviously got me down to a tee!
- Programme: New Career
Patrick
On 26th October I received my Career Analysts report. It gave me a lot of ideas on where to go in the future; I found the service exemplary and the staff efficient and friendly. I have enrolled in training courses that I have an interest in and that would be beneficial to my future career. I have been offered a job in a sector in which I can progress and exploit my full potential. I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone at Career Analysts for the fantastic advice and service, helping me to finally get my career on the right path. Keep up the good work!
- 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.
- Programme: Career Change
Emma
Just wanted to say what a lovely chat I had with Mary today. I felt like she took the time to really understand me and see how to tailor careers to suit me personally rather than trying to force anything on me, and I appreciated how at ease she made me and felt the overall experience was very rewarding so I look forward to reading her report further to the session.
- 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
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
Sophie
I just wanted to say thank you to yourself, Sheridan and Leo for the help which you provided to Sophie. It enabled her to find a way through to the next stage and she has applied to study Liberal Arts at university as that does seem to be a good fit for her and something that she will very much enjoy. She’s had a couple of offers through and now just needs to get her grades! I don’t have Sheridan’s or Leo’s email addresses so please pass this message on to them. Thanks again. Michelle.
- Programme: New Career
Cathy
Thanks for emailing the report. I found the day really useful and look forward to reading it.
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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.