Counselling
Listed below are some organisations / support groups that provide information and advice about Counselling.
Although the information was originally collected for use within the Linlithgow community we hope the list could be useful to others.
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- Last Updated on Wednesday, 20 November 2019 15:00
Adoption UK
Charity providing support, community and advocacy for all those parenting or supporting children who cannot live with their birth parents. Connect adoptive families, provide information and signposting on a range of adoption-related issues.
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- Last Updated on Wednesday, 20 November 2019 12:20
Breathing Space
Provides information and support for anyone in Scotland over the age of 16 experiencing low mood, depression or anxiety. Free, confidential, phone service. Advisors come from a range of mental health, counselling and social work backgrounds.
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- Last Updated on Friday, 12 April 2019 16:01
Brothers in Arms
Offering support to men in Scotland, of any age, who are down or in crisis and empower them to ask for help when they need it, without feeling a failure if they do.
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- Last Updated on Thursday, 19 October 2017 10:41
C.A.R.E. (Christian Action Research and Education) This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Gives advice on counselling, provides helplines and campaigns on Christian ethics.
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- Last Updated on Tuesday, 29 July 2014 04:28
Chill out ZoneThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Counselling Service for Young People aged 12 –20 in West Lothian. For information about this service access West Lothian Council's website.
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- Last Updated on Thursday, 11 February 2016 17:44
Christians Against Poverty (CAP)
A Christian charity that works through a network of local churches across the UK to give free help to anyone in debt. In addition to free debt help, there are job clubs, help to overcome a habit or dependency (release groups) and CAP Money Courses.
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- Last Updated on Wednesday, 27 November 2019 16:37
CrossReach
Social care and support service by the Church of Scotland. Available to all people in Scotland.
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- Last Updated on Wednesday, 20 November 2019 12:30
Dove Christian Ministries
Scottish charity (formally Dove Christian Counselling) providing Biblically based non-judgmental counselling / ministry. For more information e-mail us at the This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
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- Last Updated on Wednesday, 20 November 2019 12:34
Health in Mind
A charity promoting positive mental health and wellbeing in Scotland. Provides a range of services and information to support people to make positive differences to their lives. These include: counselling and trauma counselling; befriending; guided self-help; support for people from minority ethnic communities; combating isolation; art therapy; outdoor conservation for greater wellbeing; suicide prevention; support with substance misuse.
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- Last Updated on Tuesday, 29 July 2014 04:30
Missing PeopleThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Provide specialised support and help search for missing loved ones.
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- Last Updated on Tuesday, 19 November 2019 15:42
Pregnancy Choices Directory
Links to local centres and helpline offering free and confidential, non-judgemental help. Confidential counselling that can help you with a range of free services including: pregnancy testing; pre and post abortion counselling; miscarriage & baby loss counselling; advice on benefits; free clothes & baby equipment; and more…
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- Last Updated on Wednesday, 28 February 2024 17:17
Quiet Waters
Provides confidential counselling and support based on Christian insight and values for the people of Central Scotland. Available to all irrespective of faith, cultural background, ethnic origin, values or lifestyle.
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- Last Updated on Thursday, 19 October 2017 13:59
Relationships Scotland This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Offers relationship counselling, family mediation, child contact centres and other forms of family support across Scotland. Supports individuals, couples and families experiencing relationship difficulties.
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- Last Updated on Monday, 10 May 2021 09:20
S.M.I.L.E Counselling
Aim to help young people who are struggling with how they feel, are having problems with family or school, anxiety, depression, anger or just need to talk to someone, but find it difficult to talk to those closest to them. Website includes apps and videos covering a range of topics.
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- Last Updated on Wednesday, 28 November 2018 12:46
Samaritans - The
Offer a safe place for you to talk any time you like, in your own way – about whatever’s getting to you. You don’t have to be suicidal.
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- Last Updated on Thursday, 19 October 2017 10:35
StepChange Debt Charity
Free confidential advice and support for those with debt problems. Email available through website. Previously known as Consumer Credit Counselling Service (CCCS)
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- Last Updated on Wednesday, 20 November 2019 12:37
StepChange Debt Charity (Scotland)
Free debt advice in Scotland - debt management and budgeting help ... free helpline, debt information and online Debt Remedy tool.
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- Last Updated on Monday, 02 October 2017 09:43
Stop it Now! This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Information and guidance on how to protect children from sexual abuse. For those concerned about a child or young persons sexual behaviour in the real world or online. Also for those concerned of their own sexual behaviour towards children.
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- Last Updated on Saturday, 15 October 2022 14:50
The Bridge
The Bridge Community Project located in Livingston seeks to improve the everyday wellbeing of the people of West Lothian by providing practical and relational suppor, including: Counselling Services, Financial Wellbeing and Stepping Stones to Wellbeing - exploring and learning about topics such as: mental wellbeing; the impact of bereavement and loss; practical skills for life.
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- Last Updated on Saturday, 15 October 2022 14:06
The New Well
A charity based in West Lothian that provides help for those going through a challenging phase of life. With the aim of bringing hope and connection, we are here to get alongside people as a friendly support. They currently provide a weekly Job Club, Chatty Tables in local cafes and a Counselling Service.
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- Last Updated on Thursday, 19 October 2017 10:31
The Spark (formerly Scottish Marriage Care) This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Voluntary organisation offering relationship counselling. Have local centres throughout Scotland. Relationship Helpline: Freephone 0808 802 2088