In 'Real Life at UL', the team from the Student Counselling and Wellbeing Service explore the issues that face many students as they navigate university life. From culture shock to exam stress, this podcast is for anyone who wants to feel less alone in their difficulties and hopes to find ways of coping. Go ahead and check it out! Brought to you from the Student Affairs Division.
In today's episode of ‘Real Life at UL’ Head of Counselling Dr. Lucy Smith, speaks with Senior Counsellors, Josie Killeen and Ruth Miller, about friendships and disagreements. We discuss how normal it is to have disagreements within relationships, and how difficult it can be to experience, particularly as a new student living away from home. We explore how young people can learn to cope effectively when disagreements happen. Go ahead and check it out!
7 Sept 2026
Accessing the UL Student Counselling and Wellbeing Service
In today's episode of ‘Real Life at UL’ Head of Counselling Dr. Lucy Smith, speaks with counsellor, Marie Costigan, and Psychology Assistant, James McGrath about the counselling service. We explain the service model, how students can access the service, what students might expect when they come to the service, and how the service attempts to meet the needs of students who are off campus. We normalise the fears that many students have when accessing the service. Go ahead and check it out!
29 Aug 2025
Loneliness and Isolation
In this episode of ‘Real Life at UL’ Head of Counselling, Dr. Lucy Smith, speaks with Senior Counsellors, Aisling OLoughlin and Patrick McElligott, about ‘Loneliness and Isolation’ . We discuss the reality of this for many students, how this has come to be, how to cope with it and do something about it. We identify misconceptions about loneliness and isolation, distinguishing it from being alone. Go ahead and check it out!
29 Aug 2025
Right Here Right Now: Mindfulness
In this episode of ‘Real Life at UL’ Head of Counselling, Dr. Lucy Smith, speaks with Senior Counsellors, Aisling OLoughlin and Francis OToole, about ‘Mindfulness’. We explore what this is, how to begin adopting a mindful attitude, why this is important for students, and some misconceptions about mindfulness. Go ahead and check it out!
29 Aug 2025
Flourishing
In this episode of ‘Real Life at UL’ Head of Counselling, Dr. Lucy Smith, speaks with Senior Counsellor, Aisling OLoughlin, and Counsellor, Marie Costigan about the concept of ‘Flourishing’ . We chat about why we are discussing this concept, explain what this means, how it looks, and how to work toward it! We also identify misconceptions about flourishing. Go ahead and check it out!
29 Aug 2025
College can be Intense! Managing Stress at Third Level
In this episode of ‘Real Life at UL’ Head of Counselling, Dr. Lucy Smith, speaks with Senior Counsellors, Josie Killeen and Patrick McElligott about the intensity that can come with the college experience. We identify when stress levels are getting too high and supply some tips on how to cope and some of the supports on campus that are available to UL students. Go ahead and check it out!
25 Aug 2025
Exam Stress and Procrastination
In this episode of ‘Real Life at UL’ Head of Counselling, Dr. Lucy Smith, speaks with Deputy Head of Counselling, Hayley OGorman, and Counsellor, Pauline Dennigan about 'Exam Stress and Procrastination' . We discuss what this is, how to spot it, and how to do something about it. We normalise exam pressure, differentiating it from a struggle or a problem. We supply some ideas for coping and various supports students can use and find at UL. Go ahead and check it out!
25 Aug 2025
Friends and Connections
In this episode of ‘Real Life at UL' , Head of Counselling, Dr. Lucy Smith, speaks with counsellors, Marie Costigan and Pauline Dennigan about ‘Friends and Connections’ at university. We discuss the difficulties some students can have in university when it comes to meeting new people and we suggest some ways of coping and challenging yourself despite the difficulties. Go ahead and check it out!
25 Aug 2025
Culture Shock
In this episode of 'Real Life at UL' Head of Counselling, Dr. Lucy Smith, speaks with Deputy Head of Counselling, Hayley OGorman, and Senior Counsellor, Patrick McElligott, about Culture Shock. We discuss how to spot it, cope with it, and overcome it. In addition, we stress how normal culture shock is - both for international students and national students. Go ahead and check it out!
25 Aug 2025
Transitioning to University
In this episode of 'Real Life at UL' Head of Counselling, Dr. Lucy Smith, speaks with Deputy Head of Counselling, Hayley OGorman, and Senior Counsellor, Francis OToole, about 'Transitioning to University'. We discuss what transitioning looks like, how students can cope if they are struggling, and we normalise the anxieties and feelings that go along with starting this new chapter in life. Go ahead and check it out!
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