Counselling for Parents

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 details...

When we become parents our relationship as a couple changes and evolves. It becomes more complex as the needs of our child take priority over other issues. Aside from the practical challenges, parenthood presents the potential for damage to our closest relationship – the one with our partner.

Counselling for parents focuses on helping you better understand your relationship, the changes that naturally occur in parenthood and how best to manage them.

What is counselling for parents?

Relationship counselling for parents focuses on ways to help improve the important relationships in your life, particularly with your partner and children.

Working with one of The Spark’s counsellors you and your partner will find a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space in which to discuss past and present issues. Once those issues are explored and understood as a couple, you can then consider ways to improve your relationship with each other and your children.

The benefits of relationship counselling for parents?

Counselling sessions help us consider how we behave, why we feel certain emotions and why we respond the way we do. This includes considering past experiences from early childhood or other relationships. Untangling these issues, therefore, provides an understanding of what each person requires as an individual and a parent.

Appointments are available and 95% of our clients attend a counselling session within 2 weeks of contacting The Spark.

How does counselling for parents work?

Couples counselling sessions for parents are available using our online counselling service.

Sessions last between 50 minutes and 1 hour with a trained counsellor. The counsellor will ask some questions about your relationship and what you would like to achieve, as a couple, with counselling.

Typically the counsellor will ask you both questions about your experiences and how you are feeling. If you are not comfortable talking it might take other forms like drawing or writing down your thoughts.

Sometimes the counsellor may ask to see each of you individually or on alternate appointments. In all cases, you will find a safe, confidential and non-judgemental environment.

Appointments are available including daytime, evening and Saturday appointments.

What is the cost of The Spark counselling?

There is a £10.00 registration fee which is non-refundable however this ensures you are offered the next available appointment based on your preferences such as the type of counselling and location.

The cost of the counselling with The Spark varies depending on the service and location. No client is ever refused access to The Spark’s services for financial reasons.

FAQ's...

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

Freephone 0808 802 2088 to find out more and to book a counselling appointment. Alternatively, complete an enquiry form at https://www.thespark.org.uk/relationship-support-parents-families/counselling-parents.