National Counselling Service – Skye and Lochalsh
A counselling service for children and young people who are experiencing difficulties in their life due to issues such as:
- low self–esteem
- anxiety
- relationship problems
- life transitions
- bereavement
Young people of high school age can be seen during school hours and are given the opportunity through regular 45 minute sessions with a qualified counsellor to explore and develop a better understanding of their difficulties and to find their own solutions and /or helpful coping strategies.
Younger children can be seen at school or in the playroom at Kyleakin. Work with this age group makes use of play and art therapy, through which they are able to express themselves and work through their difficulties.
Where appropriate, joint work with parents may also take place.
Referrals can be made by professionals or parents and young people can self–refer.
Professionals are asked to complete a short referral form.
Tags
Also consider...
-
chip+
CHIP+ is a charity based in Inverness but covering all of the Highlands. It gives free, confidential advice to anyone involved with young people and children (from birth to age 19) with additional support needs... -
Scottish Out of School Care Network
The Scottish Out of School Care Network (SOSCN) is a Scottish Registered Charity (SC020520), established in 1991 and is the national infrastructure umbrella organisation providing support, mentoring, training, information and resources to the nearly 1,00... -
Highlands & Islands Autism Society
This support group is mainly made up of parents of children, young people and adults who have Autism Spectrum Disorder. They are a voluntary organisation run completely by volunteers/committee members. They have meetings on the... -
Rag Tag ’n’ Textile Ltd
Rag Tag ’n’ Textile is a social firm working with people who have mental health issues, teaching traditional textile skills in a therapeutic environment. We specialise in creating recycled innovative products from donated fabrics... -
Cantraybridge College
What do we offer? Cantraybridge College is Scotland's specialist further education college for young adults with learning disability, autism or similar additional needs. We provide vocational and personal development programmes to support young people to... -
Albyn Housing Society Ltd Inverness
Albyn Housing Society Limited serves an ever-growing number of communities in the Highlands, providing good quality, affordable housing for thousands of people across the region. Through four decades the Society has listened and responded to... -
Sense Scotland
Sense Scotland works with children and adults who have communication support needs because of deafblindness, sensory impairment, learning or physical disability. They lead the field in communication and innovative support services for people who... -
Inverness Botanic Gardens - Stage 1 + 2
What do we offer at Stage 1 + 2? Inverness Botanic Gardens was formerly The Floral Hall & Training Centre. It is a unique visitor attraction that offers a tranquil break amidst beautiful floral displays...