Career Counselor | Work and Health Expert
What brings people here
People usually reach out to me because something about work doesn't feel sustainable, meaningful, or aligned — even when things may look pretty successful from the outside. Quite a few clients aren't even sure yet why things feel off.
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You may feel:
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stuck between several possible paths
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uncertain about a career change
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exhausted by work that no longer fits
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disconnected from your work despite external success
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overwhelmed by uncertainty about the future
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unsure whether the issue is the job itself, the environment, or something deeper
Others come at earlier stages, wondering what direction to pursue after university, struggling to choose between interests, or trying to avoid drifting into a path that doesn’t really fit.
​Our world of work is changing rapidly, for example in fields like tech, creating new uncertainty around career paths, stability, and identity. While I cannot remove the uncertainty of our modern world, I can help you better understand yourself in relation to work, so that decisions become more grounded, reflective, and hopefully sustainable.
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My Services
Psychological Career Assessment
This is a structured process combining psychological assessments with in-depth reflection and interpretation.
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This process is designed for people seeking deeper clarity about themselves in relation to work, whether around career direction, professional reorientation, recurring dissatisfaction, or important career decisions.
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Depending on your situation, the process may include assessments exploring:
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vocational interests
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personality and work style
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values and motivational patterns
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cognitive strengths
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occupational stress and work-related well-being
Assessments are never used in isolation. There are some decent free or cheap assessments you can find online, but few people get much use out of them. In my experience, the real value lies in careful interpretation and integration, connecting results to your lived experience, work history, strengths, tensions, and future possibilities.
My process includes:
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one in-depth intake session
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individualized assessment selection
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independent reflection between sessions
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two extended feedback and integration sessions
Fee: USD 2400 all included
Career Counseling & Coaching
In these flexible sessions, we can focus on any work-related questions, uncertainty, and professional challenges you bring with you.
They offer space for reflection, clarification, and structured conversation around topics such as:
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work dissatisfaction
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burnout and stress
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difficult career decisions
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workplace dynamics
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recurring work-related patterns
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professional transitions
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questions around meaning, identity, and sustainability in work
The focus is not on quick answers or generic career strategies, but on helping you think more clearly about yourself, your situation, and possible ways forward.
Fee: USD 225 per session of 50 minutes
About Me
Hi, I'm Sylvia. I’m a German-American career counselor and workplace specialist.
I was born and raised in Germany, where I also completed my Bachelor's and Master's degree in psychology with specializations in both industrial/organizational psychology and clinical psychology. I later returned for a PhD which I obtained from the University of Zurich, Switzerland, researching workplace health.
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Over the years, I have worked in career counseling, healthcare, academia, recruiting, and organizational settings in Europe and the United States.
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I would describe my style as pragmatic, insight-oriented, and a little playful, with a focus on helping people move forward with more clarity and self-understanding.
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I've been living in the Pacific Northwest on and off since 2009 and continue calling it my home, while currently being based in Hamburg, Germany, from where I offer sessions via Zoom.
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Outside of work, I am slowly getting better at kayaking, currently debating learning how to sail, am an avid reader (mostly classics at the moment) and generally love learning and exploring life.
Let's see if we'd be a good fit and schedule an introductory call right here: