Leaving Certificate Coaching

 

Calm, practical support for students under exam pressure​

Preparing for the Leaving Certificate can be a challenging time for many students.  Even capable, hardworking young people can begin to feel overwhelmed as the exams approach. Anxiety, pressure, and loss of confidence can make it harder to focus, study effectively, and perform at their true ability.

 

When stress takes over, students often know the material — but can struggle to show it.

 

Some students also begin to lose motivation during this time. When pressure builds, it can become difficult to start studying, stay focused, or take the steps needed to prepare properly for the Leaving Certificate. Parents often see this and worry, knowing their teen is capable, but unsure how to help them regain momentum.  Coaching can help students reconnect with their sense of purpose, rebuild motivation, and take practical steps forward again.

 

In our coaching sessions, I provide a calm, supportive space where students can step back from the pressure and develop practical tools to manage stress, rebuild motivation, and move forward with greater clarity and confidence.

 

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How Coaching Can Help

In coaching sessions, students can learn practical tools to help them:

 ✔ Manage anxiety in realistic, practical ways
✔ Calm the nervous system when stress rises
✔ Improve focus and motivation
✔ Build confidence approaching exams
✔ Develop coping skills that support them both in exams and in life

 

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My goal is simple: to help students feel steadier, clearer, and more capable so they can do the best they can on the day.  Many students leave sessions with a renewed sense of:

“I can do this.”
“What I do next matters.”

 

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A Calm and Supportive Space

Coaching sessions provide a calm environment where students can talk openly about the pressures they face.

My aim in every session is that students feel: seen, heard, understood, and supported — leaving with greater hope and practical steps they can take next.  Students often find that even one conversation can help them regain perspective and begin approaching their studies with more clarity and confidence.

 

About Me

• Professionally qualified Life Coach

• 8 years’ coaching experience

• 20+ years’ teaching experience in Further Education

• Registered with the Teaching Council of Ireland

• Garda vetted

• Tusla-certified in Child Protection

• Fully insured

 

I combine coaching experience with extensive teaching experience, which helps me understand both the academic pressures and emotional challenges students face during the lead-up to the Leaving Certificate.  My aim is to help young people feel safe, supported, and capable during an important stage of their lives.

 

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Coaching Session Options

The following types of leaving certificate coaching sessions are offered.

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Leaving Certificate - Individual, One-to-One (1:1) Coaching Sessions.​

​Why Individual One-to-One Coaching?

One-to-One coaching gives students a private, personalised space where they can explore challenges and goals with focused attention tailored entirely to their needs.  It allows them to progress at their own pace, build confidence, and develop strategies that reflect their unique personality, learning style and circumstances.

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Individual One-to-One coaching sessions are available 

• Face-to-Face

• Over the phone

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Individual Session Length:  1 hour

Price:  €65–€80 per session

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For Individual One-to-One coaching, I work with a small number of students to ensure each young person receives focused support in the weeks leading up to exams.

 

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Leaving Certificate - Group Coaching Sessions (4 Students Max)

Calm, practical support for students under exam pressure in a supportive small group.  These small, focused coaching workshops are designed to help Leaving Cert students find calm, clarity, and confidence—so they can take the next steps with purpose and focus.

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What Students Gain

In group coaching, students can:

• Learn practical tools to manage stress, anxiety, and overwhelm

• Use techniques to calm the nervous system and focus the mind

• Strengthen focus, motivation, and personal agency: “I can do this. What I do next matters.”

• Practice in a small group (max 4 students) where they can connect, share, and feel a sense of community

• Reflect and practice tools so they stick

 

Group Session Details

When:          Sundays (contact me to choose a date that suits)

Where:         Therapy Centre, Blanchardstown

Duration:     1-1.5 hours 

Price:            €25 per hour 

Age Group:  16–19 years (Leaving Certificate students)

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Taking the First Step for One-to-One / Group Coaching

Sometimes one conversation or group session can make a meaningful difference.  Many parents contact me simply because they want their teen to feel calmer, more confident, and better able to cope with the pressures of the Leaving Certificate.  Many families choose to start with a single session (either one-to-one or group session) and see how their teen feels afterwards.  If it helps, we can then decide together what would be most supportive going forward.

 

If you feel that your son or daughter would benefit from calm, practical support in the weeks ahead, you are welcome to get in touch.  You can Contact Me  directly by clicking the 'Contact Me' link, or via WhatsApp, Text or Email.

 

Contact Details

📩 Email: lisamurphycoaching@gmail.com
📱 WhatsApp: 0830655047

       You are welcome to send a short message to enquire about availability or to arrange a first session.

        Website: www.lisamurphycoaching.com