How to cope with the winter blues – part 2

by The Spark Counselling | Nov 9, 2020 | couples, couples and individuals, mental health, relationships, the spark, Tips, topical

Welcome to part 2 of The Spark’s ‘How to cope with the winter blues’ series offering our tips on ways to defeat the winter blues. Catch up on part 1 of ‘How to cope with the winter blues’ where we looked at how embracing the winter...

How to support your relationship in retirement

by Margaret Smith | Oct 5, 2020 | couples, mental health, relationships, relationships in retirement, retirement, the spark, Tips

Most couples look forward to retirement, eager to spend more quality time together. Free from the constraints and pressures of work it is a chance to relax and, especially if the nest is empty, an opportunity to embrace hobbies new and old.The reality of this major...

Aberdeen counselling services expand as The Spark moves location

by The Spark Counselling | Jan 15, 2020 | couples, couples and individuals, mental health, news, the spark

The Spark is expanding its Aberdeen counselling services following a move to a brand new location. Marriage counselling, individual counselling and couples counselling services are all now being offered from our base at The Hub centre, in the north-west of the city....

How to cope with the winter blues – part 1

by The Spark Counselling | Nov 8, 2020 | counselling resources, couples, mental health, relationships, Society, the spark, Tips, topical

When the days start getting shorter and the nights longer, many people start to feel their mood drop. Unlike Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) – a form of clinical depression – the ‘winter blues’ is a general term for the feelings of sadness and lethargy we can all...

Mental health counselling demand up by 26% last year

by The Spark Counselling | Jan 22, 2020 | couples, mental health, news, Society, the spark, topical, young people

As 2020 gets into full swing a review by The Spark Counselling shows 2019 was another difficult year for individuals, couples and families in Scotland. Across all counselling services offered by the organisation, there has been a 26% year-on-year increase in demand as...

How to help a child deal with parental separation and divorce

by The Spark Counselling | Jul 24, 2019 | Children and Young People, couples, divorce, families, relationships, separation, the spark, Tips, young people

As a counselling and support charity, The Spark often works with couples trying to avoid parental separation. Sometimes, however, it is best for everyone involved that a relationship comes to an end. From time to time our counsellors are involved in helping couples...