Smile Counselling

09/12/2025

Already qualified… but not in Children & Young People yet? Let’s change that 👀✨

Our Diploma in Counselling Children & Young People (SCQF Level 11) bridges that gap. Giving you the recognised qualification and practical confidence to work safely with young clients.

✅ 16 SCQF credits
✅ Safeguarding, risk + ethics
✅ For qualified counsellors & therapists

📅 4 weekends in 2026:
🗓 27–29 March
🗓 17–19 April
🗓 8–10 May
🗓 26–28 June

💥 Early Bird OFFER: £1,200 instead of £1,700 (Save £500)
💳 Pay in 4 monthly instalments
🚨 Limited early bird places – once they’re gone, they’re gone.

Apply here: https://forms.office.com/e/pEiAq2cctK

08/12/2025

08/12/2025

Our 2026 courses are already getting a lot of interest, which is really lovely to see.

If you’re thinking about training with us next year, it might be a good idea to get your name down early so you don’t miss out.

Early registration gives you priority and we’d genuinely love to walk this journey with you. What’s the first step you’re hoping to take in 2026?

Visit our website for more information, or contact us via email .

🌐https://smiletraining.org.uk/
📧Training@smilecounselling.org.uk

08/12/2025

Ever tried to book a hair appointment in December?
Yeah… exactly.

That’s pretty much what it’s like trying to book a course right after the New Year rush. Everyone suddenly decides ‘this is the year’ and spaces disappear fast.

If you already know you want to start something new in January, now’s the calm-before-the-chaos moment to actually book it.

🎁COSCA Certificate in Counselling Skills Application Form: See comments for link to Application form.

Online course starting February 2026
Face to face course starting May 2026

🎁Diploma in Integrative Counselling and Pyschotherapy (COSCA validated, credit rated by SQA at SCQF Level 11 with 88 SCQF credit points): See comments for link to application form

Weekend Diploma starting Sept 2026
Friday Weekly Diploma (Delivered at West Lothian College) starting Sept 2026

🎁 S.M.I.L.E. Diploma in Counselling Children & Young People (SCQF Level 11) We’re offering a one-off £500 discount for our pilot cohort: See comments for link to Application form.

We now have dates in place starting March 2026

Weekend 1 - 27th, 28th, and 29th March 2026
Weekend 2 - 17th, 18th, 19th April 2026
Weekend 3 - 08th, 09th, 10th May 2026
Weekend 4- 26th, 27th , 28th June 2026

The 80 hours will be delivered over 4 weekends (Friday 5.00pm - 9.00pm, Saturday 9.00am - 6.00pm, Sunday 9.00am - 6.00pm).
The course is delivered in person at our offices in Livingston.

🎓 For qualified counsellors ready to specialise in CYP work

Apply Here 👉https://forms.office.com/e/rtY59qYZyu _ Diploma in Integrative Counselling and Pyschotherapy
https://forms.office.com/e/pEiAq2cctK S.M.I.L.E. Diploma in Counselling Children & Young People (SCQF Level 11)

07/12/2025

Did you know you can support S.M.I.L.E. Counselling every time you shop online at no extra cost to you? 💛

With Christmas just around the corner, now is the perfect time to sign up to . When you do your festive shopping; gifts, decorations, food, or even those last-minute bits, over 8,000 retailers will make a donation to S.M.I.L.E. Counselling.

But it’s not just for Christmas! 🎁🌟
Every order throughout the year helps us continue delivering our low-cost counselling service and specialist support for young people.

👉 https://join.easyfundraising.org.uk/smilecounselling/MT1S3P/s2s/ivmwxk6U/PMCX1/facebook/

Thank you for helping us bring more smiles this season. 💛

05/12/2025

💛 A huge thank you! 💛

As we reach the end of the River Kids Children's Charity West Lothian Toy Appeal, we want to say the biggest thank you to everyone who donated, shared, encouraged, or supported the appeal in any way. 🎁

Your kindness means more young people across West Lothian will wake up to something special this Christmas and that’s the real heart of the season. ✨

Thank you for helping us and River Kids Children’s Charity share joy, hope, and smiles where they’re needed most. 💛🎄

04/12/2025

Our 2026 courses are already getting a lot of interest, which is really lovely to see.

If you’re thinking about training with us next year, it might be a good idea to get your name down early so you don’t miss out.

Early registration gives you priority and we’d genuinely love to walk this journey with you. What’s the first step you’re hoping to take in 2026?

03/12/2025

There are just TWO days left to take part in this year’s River Kids Children's Charity West Lothian Toy Appeal! We’re so grateful for everyone who’s already donated. Your kindness has been incredible! 💛✨

If you’ve been meaning to donate but haven’t had the chance yet, now is the perfect time. Every single gift helps bring joy to a child or young person in West Lothian this Christmas. 🎁

You can still drop off new, unwrapped gifts (up to £20 value) at our office:
📍 S.M.I.L.E Counselling
Fairbairn House, 6 Fairbairn Place, Livingston, EH54 6TN

🎯All gifts for ages 0–18 are welcomed with open arms.

Prefer to donate online? The Amazon Gift List link is below. Gifts can be sent straight to River Kids. 📦✨
https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/1L2XT1RJUO41A/ref=hz_ls_biz_ex?fbclid=IwY2xjawOCs3VleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFjVWFMV2UydkFTTEhiRDVDc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHl-FS-TdXNKPDsNE6ay7SLVdRTqCqXDXvUh1xaQ51DqJzjUxTNvjqkCVWuKB_aem_cmLV3ioRv2p-o2XrQ0tWCg

Let’s give this appeal the biggest finish we can. Together, we can help make Christmas brighter for so many young people. 💛🎄

30/11/2025

As we head into the final week of the River Kids Children's Charity West Lothian Toy Appeal, we want to take a moment to say a huge thank you to everyone who has already donated. Your kindness is already making such a difference. 💛✨

There’s still time to get involved before Friday 5th December and every gift helps bring a little more Christmas magic to a child or young person in West Lothian. 🎁

If you’d like to donate, you can drop off new, unwrapped gifts (up to £20 value) during our office hours, Monday-Friday this week:
📍 S.M.I.L.E Counselling
Fairbairn House, 6 Fairbairn Place, Livingston, EH54 6TN

🎯 We’re still especially looking for gifts for boys and girls aged 9–13, but gifts for ages 0–18 are gratefully received.

Prefer to shop from home on a cosy Sunday evening? The Amazon Gift List is linked below. Gifts can be delivered straight to River Kids. 📦✨

Thank you for helping us spread warmth, kindness, and smiles as we head towards the final days of the appeal. 💛🎄

https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/1L2XT1RJUO41A/ref=hz_ls_biz_ex?fbclid=IwY2xjawOCs3VleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFjVWFMV2UydkFTTEhiRDVDc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHl-FS-TdXNKPDsNE6ay7SLVdRTqCqXDXvUh1xaQ51DqJzjUxTNvjqkCVWuKB_aem_cmLV3ioRv2p-o2XrQ0tWCg

27/11/2025

✨ Just over one week to go! ✨

We’re heading into the final week of the River Kids Children's Charity West Lothian Toy Appeal , and we want to send a huge thank you to everyone who’s donated so far. Your generosity has been incredible! 💛

If you haven’t had the chance to donate yet, there’s still time to make a difference.
Please drop off your new, unwrapped gifts (up to £20 value) before Friday 5th December:
📍 S.M.I.L.E Counselling
Fairbairn House, 6 Fairbairn Place, Livingston, EH54 6TN

🎯 We’re especially in need of gifts for boys and girls aged 9–13, but gifts for ages 0–18 are gratefully received.

You can also donate directly via the Amazon Gift List.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/1L2XT1RJUO41A/ref=hz_ls_biz_ex?fbclid=IwY2xjawOCs3VleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFjVWFMV2UydkFTTEhiRDVDc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHl-FS-TdXNKPDsNE6ay7SLVdRTqCqXDXvUh1xaQ51DqJzjUxTNvjqkCVWuKB_aem_cmLV3ioRv2p-o2XrQ0tWCg

Let’s make this final week an amazing one. Together we can fill even more hearts with joy this Christmas. 🎄💛

26/11/2025

💛 Did you know you can support S.M.I.L.E. Counselling just by shopping online?

With , over 8,000 retailers will donate to us at no extra cost to you. 🤗

Whether you're buying birthday gifts, household items, fashion, tech, or your weekly essentials. Every time you shop, you can help us continue supporting young people across West Lothian. 💜

It takes less than two minutes to sign up, and every donation (big or small!) helps us keep delivering our low-cost counselling service.

👉 Join here: https://join.easyfundraising.org.uk/smilecounselling/MT1S3P/s2s/ivmwxk6U/PMCX1/facebook/

Thank you for helping us share smiles where they’re needed most. 💛