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.
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.
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.
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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.
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