Academic Counselling & Post-Secondary Guidance in Toronto & Ontario

Personalized support to help students navigate academic decisions with clarity and confidence

WHAT THIS SERVICE IS

Support for students and families navigating academic pathways, school transitions, and post-secondary planning.

This service focuses on helping students explore options, make informed decisions, and develop clear plans aligned with their strengths, goals, and overall well-being.

We take a thoughtful, individualized approach to guide students through important academic decisions with confidence.

What’s Included in Academic Counselling & Guidance

A structured, personalized approach to help students navigate academic decisions with clarity and confidence

WHAT’S INCLUDED IN YOUR SUPPORT

A structured, personalized approach to academic planning and decision-making

Course Selection & Planning

Guidance on selecting courses aligned with strengths, goals, and future pathways

School Transitions

Support for transitions between grades, schools, or learning environments

Post-Secondary Planning

Exploring university, college, or alternative pathways based on individual goals

Family Collaboration

Working with families to ensure alignment, support, and clarity throughout the process

Decision-Making Support

Helping students evaluate options and make confident, informed choices

Goal Setting & Direction

Developing clear academic and personal goals for long-term success

Ali Aber, M.A. Psychology, Ed.M

Ali supports students and families in navigating academic pathways, including course selection, school transitions, and post-secondary planning. Her approach is thoughtful, collaborative, and focused on helping students make confident decisions aligned with their strengths, goals, and well-being.

Who This Support Is For

Designed for students and families seeking clarity, direction, and confidence in academic planning and future pathways

Why Families Choose Whole Heart for Academic Guidance

Here’s what makes our approach clear, supportive, and effective for navigating academic decisions

Clear Direction

Support in making confident decisions about courses, pathways, and next steps

Practical Guidance

Simple, structured strategies to navigate school systems and academic planning

Personalized Approach

Guidance tailored to each student’s strengths, goals, and unique path

Confidence in Decision-Making

Helping students and families feel clear, informed, and supported moving forward

Academic Counselling & Post-Secondary Guidance FAQs

How is this different from tutoring or coaching?

This service focuses on helping students make informed academic decisions and plan their future pathways. While tutoring supports subject-specific learning and coaching builds skills, academic counselling provides guidance on course selection, school transitions, and post-secondary planning.

 

Sessions may include course planning, pathway exploration, post-secondary guidance, and support navigating school systems. We help students clarify their goals and create a structured, personalized plan.

 

This service is ideal for students who feel unsure about their academic direction, are preparing for transitions, or need guidance making decisions about courses, programs, or post-secondary options.

Yes. We support students in exploring university, college, and alternative pathways, as well as understanding requirements and making confident decisions about their next steps.

Yes. We can guide families in understanding school supports, navigating systems like IEPs, and making informed decisions about academic planning.

 

You can request a consultation to discuss your child’s needs. From there, we’ll guide you through next steps and create a plan tailored to your goals.

Ready to Begin?

Gain Clarity on Your Academic Path

You can request a consultation to discuss your child’s goals and explore the right academic pathway. From there, we’ll guide you through next steps and create a personalized plan aligned with their strengths and future direction.