Career Support That Fits Your Life – After Hours & Personalised
From resume writing and job applications to student career planning and interview coaching, Career Counselling Australia offers flexible, practical career support – including evening and weekend sessions.
Welcome to Career Counselling Australia.
At Career Counselling Australia, we specialise in empowering individuals across Australia to enhance their professional trajectories and elevate in their chosen fields. Our tailored approach has guided countless professionals toward success.
Here’s how we can assist you:
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Student Career Support - from $99
Weather you're sectioning subjects,considering VET pathways, or preparing for university or apprenticeship, we offer tailored support for students in Year 10-12.
Guidance for confident decisions in senior school and beyond.
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Student Job Starter Pack - $149
Looking for your first job? We help you build a professional resume, write a basic cover letter, and boost your confidence with job search tips ans interview preparation.
Perfect for school leavers and part time job seekers.
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Career Discovery Session
Felling unsure or stuck in your career journey? This one-on-one session helps your explore your interests, strengths, and values, and walk away with a personalised action plan.
Get clarity and direction for your next steps.
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Resume Writing Service
We offer resume refreshes and full resume + cover letter packages to help you stand out. Great for career changes, return to work job seekers, or industry switchers.
Polished, tailored and professionally written.
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Interview Skills Coaching
Nervous about interviews? Our mock interviews and coaching will help you practice responses, body language, and questions relevant to your industry.
Build confidence and make a strong impression.
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Career Roboot Package
Planning a career change or return to work after a break? This 2 session package includes coaching, email support, and career resources to help you confidently reboot your career.
Full support for major life transitions.
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Online Resume Writing Course
Explore our transformative journey with crafting winning resumes writing course. Master the art of resume creation as we guide you through proven strategies, industry insights, and hands on experience.
Why Work With Me
Choosing the right career support is an important decision. I bring a practical, ethical, and personalised approach to career counselling, grounded in real-world experience and professional standards.
Experienced and Qualified
With over 20 years’ experience across career development, recruitment, employment services, training, and education, I provide informed guidance that reflects both current labour market realities and individual circumstances.
Professional, Evidence-Based Practice
My work is grounded in recognised career development frameworks and ethical practice. I focus on helping clients make informed decisions, understand their strengths, and identify realistic pathways aligned with their goals and values.
Inclusive and Client-Centred
I have extensive experience supporting individuals with disabilities, health conditions, and complex career barriers. I offer a supportive, respectful environment where each client’s story, strengths, and aspirations are central to the process.
Practical, Real-World Support
I go beyond theory to provide practical tools and strategies, including resume development, interview preparation, subject selection guidance, apprenticeship and training pathway planning, and support for career change.
Support Across Life Stages
I work with:
Secondary students and school leavers
Parents supporting young people with career decisions
Adults navigating career change or re-entry to work
Job seekers seeking clarity, confidence, and direction
Flexible and Accessible
Based in Melbourne, I offer flexible after-hours online consultations, making professional career counselling accessible to clients across Australia.
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Our Mission
At Career Counselling Australia, our mission is to support students, job seekers, and career changers across Australia to make informed, confident, and meaningful career decisions.
As an independent private practice, we provide professional, personalised career counselling delivered through flexible after-hours online consultations. In a supportive and non-judgemental environment, clients are guided to explore their skills, interests, values, and opportunities to develop career pathways that align with both their goals and lifestyle.
Our approach is practical, evidence-based, and grounded in real-world experience — supporting clients to move forward with clarity and confidence.
Our Core Beliefs
Everyone Has Unique Strengths
Every individual brings their own talents, experiences, and potential. We work with clients to identify these strengths and apply them purposefully to career planning and decision-making.
Equity Creates Opportunity
We are committed to inclusive career development that recognises diverse experiences and barriers. Supporting equitable access to information, pathways, and opportunities strengthens individuals and communities.
Career Planning Is Holistic
A career is more than a job title. We consider skills, values, interests, personality, wellbeing, and life circumstances to support sustainable and fulfilling career outcomes.
Barriers Can Be Overcome
Whether clients are navigating self-doubt, career disruption, skills gaps, or changing labour markets, we provide practical strategies and support to help overcome challenges and move forward.
Lifelong Learning Matters
The world of work continues to evolve. We stay informed about labour market trends, training pathways, and industry changes to ensure advice is current, relevant, and future-focused.
Professionalism with Compassion
We combine professional standards with empathy and respect, offering clear guidance, realistic options, and actionable steps tailored to each client.
Our Purpose
Our purpose is to support individuals to achieve career clarity, confidence, and fulfilment — helping them identify pathways that align with their values, strengths, and long-term aspirations.
When work feels meaningful, it supports a more balanced and purposeful life.
Career Counselling Australia is an independent private practice led by Belinda Abela, a highly experienced Career Development Practitioner with over 20 years’ experience supporting individuals across recruitment, human resources, training, resource development, and education in Australia.
Belinda has spent more than 15 years specialising in disability employment, working closely with individuals with disabilities, injuries, and health conditions to identify strengths, overcome barriers, and achieve meaningful and sustainable employment outcomes. This experience underpins a strong commitment to inclusive, practical, and client-centred career support.
Belinda is passionate about supporting people to navigate career transitions and build confidence at every stage of their working lives. She works with clients from a diverse range of backgrounds, including:
Career changers
People experiencing long-term unemployment
Individuals with disabilities, injuries, or health conditions
Parents returning to the workforce
Employees with long tenure seeking renewed direction
School leavers and early-career jobseekers
Career Counselling Australia delivers practical, evidence-based career guidance, with a strong focus on empowering clients to make informed decisions, recognise their transferable skills, and confidently progress toward their career goals.
Qualifications
Belinda holds the following qualifications:
Graduate Certificate in Career Development Practice
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116)
Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management
Diploma of Human Resource Management
Certificate IV in Employment Services
Professional Memberships
Belinda is an active member of several professional associations, supporting ethical practice and contemporary professional standards:
Australian Centre for Career Education (ACCE)
Career Development Association Australia (CDAA)
Australian Human Resource Institute (AHRI)
Resume Writers Australia (RWA)
North West Careers Group (Executive Member)
Commitment to Excellence
Belinda is committed to continuous professional development and maintaining current, best-practice knowledge. She regularly participates in professional learning, networking forums, webinars, conferences, and industry events to ensure Career Counselling Australia delivers informed, ethical, and contemporary career development services that meet the evolving needs of clients.
Let’s work together.
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We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land where we work and live. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We celebrate the stories, culture and traditions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders of all communities who also work and live on this land.