🎓 Guidance & Counselling
Welcome to the Guidance Department
Meet the Team
Ms. Leahy – Guidance Counsellor (Monday, Tuesday & Thursday)
Ms. Coles– Guidance Counsellor (Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday)
We’re here to support every student as you navigate school life, plan for your future, and look after your wellbeing. Whether you’re choosing subjects, exploring career options, feeling stressed, or just need someone to talk to, the Guidance Counsellors are here to help.
🌱 What We Do – Guidance Counselling at CBS High School, Clonmel
The Guidance Department aims to create a safe, caring, and supportive space for all students. We’re here to help you make informed choices in your personal, social, educational, and career journey — from First Year right through to Sixth Year.
We work with students in many different ways, always matching the support to your age and stage of development.
💬 How We Support Students
You might meet the Guidance Counsellor through:
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One-to-one guidance or counselling sessions
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Career classes and workshops
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Support with applications for college, apprenticeships, grants, accommodation, and scholarships
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Subject choice guidance for Junior Cycle and Senior Cycle
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Study skills workshops to help manage exams and revision
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College campus visits and open days
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Guest speakers on careers, college, and mental health
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PLC mock interviews and interview preparation
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Psychometric testing, like aptitude or career interest assessments
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Parent Information Evenings, including CAO and subject choice
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Working with external agencies, where extra support is needed
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Mental health education and wellbeing support
Whether you’re feeling stuck, stressed, or just planning your next steps — we’re here to support you.
How to Make an Appointment
Students can make an appointment by:
Parents/Guardians can contact us by email or phone the school office to arrange a meeting or phone call.
Confidentiality
Our conversations are private. We only share information if someone is at risk of harm or if required by child protection guidelines. Your safety and trust matter.
🎓 Academic & Career Guidance
We aim to give every student the tools and information they need to plan for life after school — whether that’s further education, training, apprenticeships, or the world of work. Our Guidance Department provides up-to-date resources and personalised support throughout your journey.
Making the right subject choices can open up lots of opportunities down the line.
We provide:
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Subject Choice Information for students in 1st to 5th Year
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Presentations, advice sheets, and guidance meetings
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Downloadable guides and forms to help you decide
We help students explore the different pathways available after Junior Cycle:
🏫 College, Apprenticeships & More
We support students with all aspects of life after school, including:
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CAO (Ireland), UCAS (UK), and EUNICAS (Europe) application advice
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Apprenticeships and Traineeships
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PLC and Further Education Colleges
💼 Careers Resources
We offer a wide range of resources to help you explore careers and build your future:
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Links to useful websites
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Work Experience Guides to help you make the most of TY or career placements
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CV Templates & Cover Letter Samples
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Sharing Useful videos and podcasts to learn more about different jobs and career paths
🧠 Wellbeing & Personal Development
We believe that wellbeing and learning go hand in hand. The Guidance Department supports the personal, emotional, and social development of all our students — and works closely with parents and staff to create a caring, connected school environment.
Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, trying to balance study and life, or just need a listening ear, we're here to help.
💚 Mental Health Supports
Sometimes life gets heavy — and it's okay to ask for help.
In-School Supports:
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One-to-one sessions with the Guidance Counsellor and School Counsellors
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Support from SPHE teachers, Year Heads
Support Services for Young People:
If you're in immediate danger or feel unsafe, talk to a trusted adult or call emergency services (999).
⏳ Study Tips & Time Management
Managing time, motivation and mindset are key skills for learning — and we offer lots of support to help you build them.
🐶 Sloane the School Dog’s Study & Wellbeing Tips
Follow us on social media for daily encouragement and bite-sized advice from Sloane, our school dog. Sloane shares tips on managing stress, keeping focused, staying active, and making study feel more doable.
👨👩👧 Resources for Parents & Guardians
We work in partnership with parents to support each student’s wellbeing and progress.
📖 Featured Articles:
🎓 Parent Webinars & Information Evenings
🌐 Useful Websites
Here are some trusted websites we recommend for students and parents, covering everything from career exploration and college applications to mental health and study support.
🎓 Careers & Further Education
🧠 Mental Health & Wellbeing
📚 Study & Learning Support
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Studyclix.ie – Exam questions by topic, quizzes, and revision resources
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Skoool.ie – Interactive subject tutorials (great for Junior Cycle)
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Quizlet.com – Create or use flashcards for study and memorisation
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JimKwik.com – Brain-based learning and memory tips
👨👩👧 For Parents
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NCGE.ie – National Centre for Guidance in Education
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ISPCC.ie – Supports for parents and children
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Webwise.ie – Internet safety and guides for parents