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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 over 55 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

  • Train the Trainer for Counsellors

  • Diploma in Relational Counselling

  • HND Counselling

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Approach

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The Counselling Helpline is here when you want to talk to someone about your mental health, your emotions or a relationship problem.

13,568

HELPLINE CALLS RECIEVED

85%

would recommend The HELPLINE

12,352

COUNSELLING SESSIONS OFFERED

2,166 

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