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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 counselling helpline on 0808 802 2088.

Our Counselling Services

You’re in safe hands.
We’ve been providing counselling and support for almost 60 years.

Counselling for

Individuals

Explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in a safe and confidential environment with individual counselling.

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Counselling for

Couples

Dedicated support for couples to address challenges, improve communication, and nurture a stronger, more fulfilling relationship.

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Counselling for

Children + Young People

Counseling provides a safe space for children and young people to express themselves, explore their emotions, and develop coping strategies.

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Counselling for

Parents + Families

Family counselling can address a wide range of issues including relationship problems, communication breakdowns, and behavioural difficulties.

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Looking for something else?

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

At a time in my life when I really needed some help and guidance, I absolutely got that and I felt very supported too.

Training the next generation of counsellors

Our Courses & Training

  • COSCA Certificate in Counselling Skills

  • Train the Trainer for Counsellors

  • Diploma in Relational Counselling

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Approach

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    Chances are that when we meet someone new one of the first questions we are asked is: ‘what do you do for a living?’  It breaks the ice, is a good starter for further conversation and helps build rapport. Here at The Spark a more important question is: ‘why do we do what we do?’ …

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    Counselling from the Perspective of a Counsellor

    The Spark counsellor Cathie lifts the lid in this blog on what counselling is like from her perspective as a counsellor. Many people may avoid counselling because of a lack of understanding and information on what it is and what it can help them achieve. In this blog Cathie looks at some common misconceptions about…

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HELPLINE CALLS RECIEVED

85%

would recommend The HELPLINE

12,352

COUNSELLING SESSIONS OFFERED

2,166 

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