Our teenage years can be some of the most enjoyable but can also be some of the most challenging periods of our journey into adulthood. When the help of family and friends is not quite enough, youth counselling can be a beneficial support.
Youth counselling offers teenagers a safe place in which to explore the complex emotions that come with moving into adulthood. With a clearer understanding of issues like relationships, sexuality, stress or anxiety, young people can be better prepared to take on challenges now and well into adulthood.
In this section, you can find out more about The Spark’s online youth counselling services for young people aged 12 and over. Including what to expect, how much youth counselling costs and how to access our online counselling services.
For counselling for children between 8 and 11 years of age, please visit our counselling for children page.
Use the quick links below or phone 0808 802 2088 to speak to a member of our team:
- What is youth counselling?
- What to expect from youth counselling?
- Where does The Spark provide youth counselling services?
- Why choose The Spark?
- Make an enquiry
What is youth counselling?
Youth counselling is about providing teenagers with an opportunity to discuss any issues they are struggling with. Working with a skilled and impartial youth counsellor, they are able to address problems at home, with friends, in their local community, education or employment.
The Spark’s youth counselling services are focused on offering a non-judgemental, safe and confidential space. Our youth counsellors are highly skilled and experienced in dealing with concerns around relationships, sexuality, body image or anxiety.
Ultimately, helping them to better understand their thoughts, feelings and emotions, and find ways to cope with the ups and downs of adulthood.
What to expect from youth counselling?
Youth counselling – like any form of therapy – is a unique experience for each client. The complexity of the issues someone is facing and how they are feeling when they start counselling play a significant part in the process.
This means some young people will only need to work with a counsellor for a short time, others for a more extended duration. You can, however, expect a youth counselling service delivered to the highest ethical and professional standards.
Conversations with counsellors are strictly confidential unless we are worried about your safety or the safety of someone else. The Spark’s youth counsellors are highly experienced, professionally accredited and many possess advanced qualifications in youth counselling.
The Spark accepts referrals from parents, schools, GPs and social workers.
Where does The Spark provide youth counselling services?
We offer in-person daytime and evening counselling appointments for young people from our Glasgow office. This service is available to any young person aged 12 years or older.
To find out more or book a counselling appointment, please call 0808 802 2088 during our opening hours or complete an online enquiry.
Why choose The Spark for counselling?
- The Spark is one of the longest esstablished providers of school-based counselling services for children and young people in Scotland.
- Our clients only work with experienced youth counsellors who are professionally accredited.
- We are a proud recipient of the COSCA Recognition Scheme Award for counselling.
- Established in 1965, The Spark has been providing counselling services for almost 60 years.
How to book a counselling for young people appointment
Counselling sessions can be booked via our appointments team.
To get started complete the counselling enquiry form below and a member of our appointments team will follow up with you to confirm your availability.
Alternatively, you can call us for free on 0808 802 2088 during our opening hours.
Professional and clinical excellence assured
All of our counsellors are trained to diploma level and many have advanced qualifications in specific modalities of counselling. Each counsellor is a registered member of one or more professional bodies including BACP, COSCA and OTI.
The Spark is proud to be a recipient of the COSCA Recognition Scheme Award for organisations undertaking Counselling and Psychotherapy in Scotland. This award reflects our commitment to professional and clinical excellence in our counselling services.
The Spark is also an organisational member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
Enquire about counselling today
Whether you’re ready to book an appointment or you just want some more information about counselling use the form below to get in touch.