Welcome to the East Ayrshire School Counselling service Blog.   Here you will be able to access:

• Information about and links to The-Exchange Counselling Service, who are now available to support all schools in East Ayrshire
• Helpful Resources and online workshops for staff to use to support the wellbeing of young people
• Information for Parents on the School Counselling Service
• Information for Young People on the School Counselling Service
• Links to local and national Mental Wellbeing supports
• Information and support for Staff Wellbeing
• General, national and local updates on Mental Wellbeing supports
• Sharing of good practice in our schools.
• Links to opportunities for professional learning
• School Counselling Monthly newsletters 

Please do not hesitate to get in touch, details can be found in the contact information at the side of the page.

We are delighted to be working with The-Exchange Counselling Service.

Hundreds of children and young people, over the age of 10 years, have accessed the service, which is provided by The Exchange, and have been given a private space to talk about issues that are troubling them.

Ten counsellors and practitioners, providing 168 hours of counselling and psychological wellbeing support every week, have supported our children and young people through a number of issues including bereavement, transitions and change, managing stress, understanding feelings and behaviours, self-worth, positive self-image, body image, relationships and friendships.

The service is set to be expanded further and from Tuesday 19 April psychological wellbeing support will be available for children age 5 to 10 years. The therapeutic interventions for younger children will focus on helping them develop resources that they need in order to cope more effectively with adverse circumstances and life events. Support will also be provided to parents and carers so that families can develop the skills they need to support one another and improve their overall resilience and psychological wellbeing.

You can find out more on The-Exchange website or on any of their social media platforms:

Facebook – @exchangecounsellingservice
Instagram –  @theexchangeresource
Twitter –  @TheExchange14

For more information about how to request assistance from the Counselling service please visit either the Primary or Secondary sections at the top of the blog.

EA Counselling Service – Animation by Wellbeing Champs at Stewarton Academy

Low mood Short Film 

This short film from our fab counsellors at the Exchange provides some tips and advice for coping with low mood.

Impact Data

For more information on impact data and feedback on the School Counselling Service please click on the links below:

School Counselling Parent Feedback 2024 School Staff Feedback June 2024

Pupil Feedback 2024

EAC School Counselling Feedback – Staff 2022

East Ayrshire School Counselling Annual Report 2021-2022-3 1 Page summary

EAC School Counselling Annual Impact Report June 2022 Final

East Ayrshire School Counselling Service-5

EAC School Counselling Service Teacher Feedback Dec 2021

Exchange Resource Website