WHAT IS CAREER/VOCATIONAL COUNSELLING?
The approach is the same as it is for counselling but the emphasis is on career choice which may, of course, include personal issues.
WHAT IS EDUCATIONAL COUNSELLING?
The emphasis here is on matters relating to school and study such as subject choice, coping with school, and examinations.
I normally work during school hours and have an appointment system.
WHAT IS YOUR APPOINTMENT SYSTEM?
A slip will be given to you. On it will be written the appointment time.
You present this slip to your teacher at the appointed time.
Your teacher decides whether or not you may leave the class, signs the slip and gives you a teacher card.
At the end of the appointment the slip will be marked with the finishing time.
HOW DO I MAKE AN APPOINTMENT?
See me at any time when we I am free but especially when an appointment diary is at hand.
You will be dealt with there and then if possible. If not, an appointment will be made to see me at a later time.
WHAT CAN BE DISCUSSED?
Some areas are listed here. Nothing is too small or big to be discussed. If you want to talk, it can be done.
EDUCATIONAL
PERSONAL
CAREER
The approach is the same as it is for counselling but the emphasis is on career choice which may, of course, include personal issues.
WHAT IS EDUCATIONAL COUNSELLING?
The emphasis here is on matters relating to school and study such as subject choice, coping with school, and examinations.
I normally work during school hours and have an appointment system.
WHAT IS YOUR APPOINTMENT SYSTEM?
A slip will be given to you. On it will be written the appointment time.
You present this slip to your teacher at the appointed time.
Your teacher decides whether or not you may leave the class, signs the slip and gives you a teacher card.
At the end of the appointment the slip will be marked with the finishing time.
HOW DO I MAKE AN APPOINTMENT?
See me at any time when we I am free but especially when an appointment diary is at hand.
You will be dealt with there and then if possible. If not, an appointment will be made to see me at a later time.
WHAT CAN BE DISCUSSED?
Some areas are listed here. Nothing is too small or big to be discussed. If you want to talk, it can be done.
EDUCATIONAL
- Subject choice
- Study
- Whether or not to do 4th year, the Leaving Certificate, LCA, LCVP
- Change of subject or level
PERSONAL
- Relationships
- Difficulties in adjusting
- Parent’s expectations
- Worry
- Loneliness
- Bullying
- Abuse
- Bereavement
- Loss
- Pregnancy
- The facts of life
- Substance abuse
- Growing up
- Identity – what kind of person you are
- Sleep
- Food and weight
CAREER
- Courses
- Colleges
- Interviews
- Applying
- Interviews
- Tests
- Employment and unemployment
- Grants and finance
