Counselling for Children

Covid-19 UPDATE...

As a national counselling organisation, The Spark recognises that the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation in Scotland is causing increased anxiety and stress about health, employment and isolation, and the impact these will have on the future for family and friends.

To ensure that we can continue to support adult, children and young people in these difficult times, we have expanded our existing online and telephone counselling services.

Like many other businesses we have closed our offices and we have moved to home working to protect our colleagues and clients. However, it is business as usual – we have a dedicated team of experienced Online Counsellors who are able to provide a professional online counselling service either by phone or video through ZOOM.

To find out more or make an appointment contact us online or freephone 0808 802 0050 during our operating hours.

Service detail...

Growing up should be fun but sometimes children need a little extra support when life becomes challenging.

Counselling for children allows kids to explore their feelings and the issues that are troubling them. In doing so they can better understand their emotions, their place in the world and how they can take on challenges in future.

What is counselling for children?

Child counselling – or therapy as it is also known – provides the individual with a chance to discuss any problems they are experiencing with a counsellor. In the counselling session, they are able to talk freely about issues with friends, family or teachers that are upsetting them.

Children’s counselling focuses on providing a non-judgemental, safe and confidential space, where a child can talk freely about concerns ranging from anxiety and low self-esteem to emotional regulation, relationships, parental separation and bullying.

The end goal is always the same: to help children better understand their thoughts and emotions, and develop techniques to help them cope with life’s ups and downs.

What to expect from child counselling?

Counselling offers different things to different children and young people. In some cases, the opportunity to talk to an expert in mental health once or twice is enough to help children deal with a particular issue. In others, it might require several sessions to achieve this.

No matter the circumstances, you can expect The Spark’s counselling services to be delivered to the highest ethical and professional standards. Our child counsellors are experienced in youth counselling, possess advanced qualifications in this field and are professionally accredited.

How much does counselling for children cost?

Counselling sessions for children with The Spark are a paid-for service. However, no child or family is ever refused access to our services for financial reasons. Talk to us about booking an appointment and payment options on freephone 0808 802 2088.

FAQ's...

Please see https://www.thespark.org.uk/about-us/the-spark-faq.

Make a Referral...

The Spark accepts referrals from parents, schools, GPs and social workers. Please complete the counselling enquiry form at https://www.thespark.org.uk/children-young-people/counselling-for-children or freephone 0808 802 2088 to speak to a member of our team about online counselling for children.

The Spark offers daytime and evening online counselling appointments.