Career guidance offered by a psychologist

You can seek out guidance if you are struggling with the following, for example:
-clarifying your strengths, resources, interests or vocational aspirations
-choosing a field of study
-challenges in employment
-changing careers
-limits to your options due to health issues, your life situation or learning difficulties.

Under the guidance of a psychologist, you can discuss your situation and hopes for the future together with a professional. You will get new perspectives and support for making decisions.
The guidance is confidential and provided free of charge. The service is available in Finnish, Swedish and English as well as through an interpreter. You can participate in the guidance in person, over the phone or over a video connection.
You do not need to be registered as a jobseeker to receive vocational and career guidance.
The service may be busy at times, and it may take a few weeks for the psychologist to contact you. After the waiting time, a psychologist will contact you to book a discussion appointment. Thank you for your patience!

How to seek guidance from a psychologist:
1. If you are registered as a jobseeker with the Employment Services, please contact your assigned specialist in Job Market Finland's E-services and discuss the possibility of taking part in guidance with a psychologist.
2. If you are not a jobseeker, you can sign up for the service by contacting the Employment Services by telephone or email or by visiting the office in person.