The Spark Counselling

The Spark Counselling Counselling and mental health support for people in Scotland.

πŸ’¬ Need to talk? Support is just a few clicks away.πŸš€ Fast Access Single-Session Therapy offers you the chance to connect ...
27/03/2026

πŸ’¬ Need to talk? Support is just a few clicks away.

πŸš€ Fast Access Single-Session Therapy offers you the chance to connect with a qualified counsellor.

βœ… Free for anyone aged 18+ in the UK
βœ… Book online in minutes
βœ… Sessions available next week

https://thespark.scot/FAST

🌟 Ready to make a difference in the lives of young people?πŸŽ“ Our PDA in Counselling Children and Young People (10-18) is ...
05/03/2026

🌟 Ready to make a difference in the lives of young people?

πŸŽ“ Our PDA in Counselling Children and Young People (10-18) is back for April 2026. This SCQF Level 11 qualification is jointly certificated by the SQA and BACP, designed to equip you with the advanced skills and ethical grounding needed for this vital work.

πŸ“ Location: Glasgow
πŸ—“οΈ Starts: Friday, 24th April 2026
⏰ Duration: 12 weeks (9.30am - 4.30pm)

πŸ”Ž The Spark PDA children and young people
πŸ”— thespark.scot/pda-cyp

We are growing our network of sessional trainers who have the skills and experienced to deliver the COSCA Certificate in...
03/03/2026

We are growing our network of sessional trainers who have the skills and experienced to deliver the COSCA Certificate in Counselling Skills course either online or in person.

We are looking for individuals who understand the developmental nature of skills training, can balance support with appropriate challenge and model integrity within the training relationship.

We’d like to hear from you if have:

βœ… experience delivering COSCA Certificate in Counselling Skills courses
βœ… a professional registration with COSCA, BACP, or equivalent
βœ… post-qualification counselling practice experience
βœ… experience facilitating group learning

To register your interest, please send a CV and short covering statement outlining your experience and approach to COSCA by email to: training@thespark.org.uk

The Spark is teaming up with Relate to deliver free, professional counselling services to communities across Scotland 🀝T...
20/02/2026

The Spark is teaming up with Relate to deliver free, professional counselling services to communities across Scotland 🀝

This collaboration brings together two of the UK’s longest-established relationship charities. By combining Relate’s extensive national network of partner organisations with The Spark’s expertise and presence in Scotland, we are ensuring that high-quality support is more accessible than ever.

Veterans, serving personnel, bank workers, civil servants, seafarers and many others are eligible for free counselling through their employer supported or benevolent funders.

Find out if you are eligible for free support πŸ‘‡

Thanks to the support The Spark receives from our funding partners and donors we are able to offer some services free of charge.

πŸ“ˆ Progress your counselling career with our specialist PDA in Counselling Children & Young PeopleπŸŽ“ This BACP approved pr...
13/02/2026

πŸ“ˆ Progress your counselling career with our specialist PDA in Counselling Children & Young People

πŸŽ“ This BACP approved professional development award is a SCQF Level 11 qualification designed to deepen your skills, expand your practice, and increase your confidence when working with 10–18 year olds.

πŸ“† Fridays, 24 Apr 2026 – 10 Jul 2026
πŸ•• 9.30am – 4.30pm
🏫 In-person

πŸ’¬ We love hearing about where our students end up. πŸ™ A huge thank you to this former COSCA Certificate in Counselling Sk...
05/02/2026

πŸ’¬ We love hearing about where our students end up.

πŸ™ A huge thank you to this former COSCA Certificate in Counselling Skills participant for sharing their journey with us.

πŸ—“οΈ Our next Diploma in Relational Counselling course might be seven months away but we've already started offering place...
03/02/2026

πŸ—“οΈ Our next Diploma in Relational Counselling course might be seven months away but we've already started offering places 😲

πŸ“’ Want to become a relational counsellor? 🀝 Our customised Diploma in Relational Counselling is designed to equip you with the theory, understanding, and skills to work relationally on a wide range of issues 🌟

πŸŽ“ Gain a Level 11 qualification on the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF). Fully validated by Counselling and Psychotherapy in Scotland (COSCA) πŸ…

πŸ” Explore psychoanalytic adult attachment theories and Gerard Egan’s Skilled Helper Model to deepen your understanding of theoretical perspectives. Learn to apply evidence-based practice, ensuring your counselling support is current and relevant πŸ’‘

πŸ‘‡ Apply and secure your spot today

Gain a comprehensive understanding of relational counselling with our two-year Diploma. Equip yourself with essential theory and skills to work relationally.

πŸš€ Ready to boost your communication skills but short on time? πŸ• πŸ’» Our half-day, online COSCA Certificate in Counselling ...
01/02/2026

πŸš€ Ready to boost your communication skills but short on time? πŸ•

πŸ’» Our half-day, online COSCA Certificate in Counselling Skills courses are perfect for those with work, family and life commitments.

🌞 Mondays, 10am - 1pm
🌝 Tuesdays, 6 - 9pm
🌞 Fridays, 10am - 1pm

πŸ‘‡ Book your spot and transform how you listen

Enhance your communication skills, self-awareness, career prospects and personal development with the COSCA Certificate in Counselling Skills.

✨ New Diploma in Relational Counselling Dates Announced βœ¨πŸ“’ Want to become a relational counsellor? 🀝 Our customised Dipl...
21/01/2026

✨ New Diploma in Relational Counselling Dates Announced ✨

πŸ“’ Want to become a relational counsellor? 🀝 Our customised Diploma in Relational Counselling is designed to equip you with the theory, understanding, and skills to work relationally on a wide range of issues 🌟

πŸŽ“ Gain a Level 11 qualification on the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF). Fully validated by Counselling and Psychotherapy in Scotland (COSCA) πŸ…

πŸ” Explore psychoanalytic adult attachment theories and Gerard Egan’s Skilled Helper Model to deepen your understanding of theoretical perspectives. Learn to apply evidence-based practice, ensuring your counselling support is current and relevant πŸ’‘

πŸ”Ž Course Components:

58 days of in-person training over both years πŸ—“οΈ
Summative assignments and formative assessments πŸ“š
100 hours of supervised counselling placement πŸ™Œ

πŸš€ Take the first step towards becoming a relational counsellor! Apply for our Diploma in Relational Counselling now 🎯

πŸ‘‡ Find out more about course entry requirements and modules

Gain a comprehensive understanding of relational counselling with our two-year Diploma. Equip yourself with essential theory and skills to work relationally.

πŸ“šβ€œTherapists should be reading from a wide variety of theoretical perspectives.”This line resonates with us. Our counsel...
03/11/2025

πŸ“šβ€œTherapists should be reading from a wide variety of theoretical perspectives.”

This line resonates with us. Our counsellors take an integrative approach drawing on insights from across therapeutic models to respond to each person’s unique needs.

From psychoanalysis to existential therapy, there’s a bewildering variety of approaches – with one thing in common

Address

100 Wellington Street
Glasgow
G26DH

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 9pm
Tuesday 9am - 9pm
Wednesday 9am - 9pm
Thursday 9am - 9pm

Telephone

+448088022088

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