The Spark provides counselling and mental health support services for individuals, couples, families, children and young people in Scotland. This includes a free and confidential helpline on 0808 802 2088

Counselling was invaluable and helped us through a very difficult time in our relationship. We are a much happier couple now.

97% of our clients said they would recommend counselling to their friends and family.
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Job: Clinical Support/Supervisor
The Spark are looking for a Clinical Support/Supervisor. The post holder will have responsibility for the clinical role of providing support and guidance to clients and supervisees of The Spark Counselling Service as well as providing effective and efficient Safeguarding within The Sparks Helpline, Relational Counselling and CYP Services.
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