Igniting Change
The Spark is a charity that provides counselling and mental health support services for individuals, couples, families, children and young people across Scotland and the UK. We also offer counselling services for employers and schools.
We are a BACP and SQA approved training centre that provides counselling and CPD courses for counsellors and those working in the helping professions.
Our Counselling Services
You’re in safe hands.
We’ve been providing counselling and support for 59 years.
Counselling for
Individuals
Explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in a safe and confidential environment with individual counselling.
Counselling for
Couples
Dedicated support for couples to address challenges, improve communication, and nurture a stronger, more fulfilling relationship.
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.
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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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
Education of the highest standard. The Spark is a SQA and BACP approved training centre.
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From our blog
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Mental Health: Preparing Your Child for University
The mental health of students at university has been making headlines for some time now and is a growing issue. Therefore, if you are a parent preparing your child for university, it is vital to consider how you can help them get ready for problems like isolation, loneliness, stress and financial worries. In this short…
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Starting Secondary School: A Guide for Parents
Starting secondary school can be daunting for children and their parents. To help smooth the transition, our team of children and young people counsellors have put together their top tips on helping your child prepare for starting secondary school. Ask: how are you feeling about starting secondary school? Every child is different when it comes…
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Starting Secondary School: Tips for Young People
Starting secondary school is a big step for young people. The transition from primary school to high school can be a breeze for some, a challenge for others and somewhere in between for most pre-teens. As thoughts turn to Primary 7’s beginning the move to high school we asked our team of children and young…
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