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Spark Mentoring and Counselling

Spark provides a range of counselling and mentoring services for children, young people and their families in the Epping Forest and surrounding areas. We deliver these services in primary and secondary schools and within the community. We believe in building relationships, coming alongside a young person and their family, inspiring a sense of hope together.

Impact Story:

A was referred to us by Thomas Willingale primary school when she was in her last term of year 6. She was struggling to leave her mum at the school gate and was anxious to start secondary school. A started sessions with her mentor as part of our stepping stones programme while she was at primary school and continued these sessions once she started at her secondary school. A worked through her anxieties with her mentor and was able to produce coping mechanisms and improve her confidence during this time. A found it hard to get into school and struggled to get to certain lessons when she first started secondary school. After working with her mentor during her first term at secondary school, A said that she felt braver and more confident to go to school.

What we offer 

Community Counselling:

Counselling provides a safe and confidential space in which to explore your feelings with a trained professional who will listen to you and help you find ways to deal with emotional issues.
One to one counselling for age 11-23:
Our sessions last for approximately 40 minutes with a friendly, trained counsellor. You will be invited to meet us at Spark before your first appointment to ensure you receive the appropriate support. 
We are pleased to be listed on the Counselling Directory.

Community mentoring:

Mentoring is an opportunity to build a relationship with another person who can be a positive and consistent role model in a young person’s life. A mentor can encourage a young person to make the right life choices and reach their potential.

One to one mentoring for age 11-23:

A weekly meeting with a mentor in a relaxed environment. Meetings last approximately 1 hour and are an opportunity to talk through any issues or challenges a young person may be facing.

Counselling and Mentoring in schools: 

Our schools’ work is for children in primary years 5 and 6, and young people in secondary years 7-13.
  • One to one counselling on school premises with a qualified and experienced counsellor
  • One to one mentoring with trained mentors
  • Lunch time drop in sessions
  • Group mentoring workshops
  • Peer mentor training

Family Support:

We offer family communication sessions, with the aim of promoting positive relationships within the family.

Spark Branch Contact Information:

Loughton Youth Centre

106 Borders Lane
LOUGHTON
IG10 3SB 

Tel: 07777752562

E-mail: spark@worthunlimited.co.uk

Parking is available in a car park at the front of the building.

The 167 bus stop is in front of the building. It is a 10-15 minute walk from Debden station.

If you would like to volunteer with us, please see our volunteering page for more information.

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    Adele Rogers

    BRANCH LEADER

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    Mary Knapman

    OPERATIONS MNAGER

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    Hasna Maliq

    MENTORING COORDINATOR

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    Chloe Buck

    MENTORING COORDINATOR

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    Abigail Andrews

    FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER AND COUNSELLOR

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    Kelly Pendlebury

    COUNSELLOR

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    Amanda Kelly

    COUNSELLOR