Information for Children and Young People

The Exchange – EASY READ_Secondary – YP

The-Exchange is now providing counselling and emotional and psychological support in all secondary schools in East Ayrshire.   The service provides a private space where you can talk about things which are troubling you. Talking things over with a professional can help you to find better ways to cope with difficulties.   Usually you would be referred to the counselling service by your guidance teacher.    Guidance staff will always talk to you about this before making a referral and will encourage you to involve your parents too. Involvement of parents/carers is always encouraged as part of the process but is not essential if you don’t want it to be.

You can find more information about The-Exchange by having a look at East Ayrshire – The Exchange Secondary YOUNG PEOPLE  or visiting their website. 

You also have the option of referring yourself to The-Exchange if you feel you would like some support from the counselling service.  To make a referral to The-Exchange, click here.  

How do I make a referral to the Exchange – Video

Referral Cards – Printable

If you are currently accessing support from The-Exchange remotely, please have a read through the Remote Learning Protocols designed to ensure the safety of both yourself and your counsellor.

This video explains some of the work The-Exchange do in schools.

D-EXY is an online support for the mental health of Young People when and where they need it.

We are a digital therapy service designed to help young people who are going through a challenging time or who want to keep on top of their wellbeing. We provide online tools and support to help them get back on track with the things that matter – like friends, mental health, work and study.

D-EXY provides on-demand support to young people with small bites of proven therapeutic content, videos, activities and practical strategies that work – all available online, when and where they’re needed. D-EXY also offers, safe, moderated online community discussions, and access to counselling – so they have real people to talk to and helpful information they can work through in their own time.

D-EXY is always open 24/7. Young people are welcome to visit when it suits them

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