Exchange Wellbeing

23/02/2026

11/02/2026

The purpose of the ASN Parent Night at Johnstone High School was to present the school’s support systems and partnership resources available for pupils with additional support needs who will be transitioning from primary school after summer. Moving to a much larger school with new teachers and subjects can be especially challenging for pupils with additional support needs, often leading to feelings of apprehension and anxiety as they adjust to these changes.

The event also served to introduce young people and their parents to key staff members, who will provide significant support and act as primary contacts when needed. This occasion enabled parents and pupils to engage directly with school staff and representatives from partner services, such as our own, allowing them to ask questions and establish initial connections.

Parents were already familiar with The Exchange Counselling and its services through previous involvement at the primary level, and expressed reassurance regarding the continuity of these services into high school. It was beneficial to connect with both pupils and parents, providing them with a detailed overview of the support and services available, which appeared to be positively received.

In conjunction with transition days, this event aims to help both parents and pupils feel more confident and informed about what to expect as they join their new school community.

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12/01/2026

Today, we’re opening a new Neuropathways Clinic near Glasgow, bringing faster, tailored neurodiversity assessment and support for children, adults and families, including assessment and support for ADHD and autism.

Based in Uddingston, South Lanarkshire, our clinic offers timely assessment, diagnosis and personalised support plans for neurodivergent people, responding to growing concerns about long NHS waiting times and fragmented care.

Launched by specialist organisation Health Is One, Neuropathways Clinic has been created to provide earlier identification, faster access to assessments and more joined-up support 🤝

The Neuropathways Clinic is now open for referrals and you can arrange a free, discovery call by visiting the website 👉 NeuropathwaysClinic.co.uk

📌 Grove House, Kilmartin Place, Uddingston G71 5PH

12/01/2026

10/12/2025

One of our incredible team members at The Exchange, Madi, is taking on a truly meaningful challenge this December. She’s walking 100km with her 7-month-old son, Leo, to raise funds for Alzheimer’s Scotland and the Dementia Resource Centre in Kilmarnock.

This journey is especially personal for Madi. Her dad, Ronnie, was diagnosed with a rare form of dementia in 2022 and now receives 24/7 care in a nursing home. The support her family has received has shown her just how vital these services are for people living with dementia and for the carers who stand beside them every day.

The centre in Kilmarnock has become a lifeline for many families, offering community, understanding, and practical support, especially for those facing dementia at a younger age. Madi's hope is that every step she and baby Leo take will help keep that support going for others.

They’ve already begun their December miles, and we couldn’t be prouder 💜

If you’d like to cheer them on or donate to their fundraiser, you can do so here: Justgiving.com/page/madi-train-1



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05/12/2025

What’s in your Cave Island? 🪨

Cave Island is a creative activity we use to help children explore what brings them joy, what feels safe, and what worries or scares them.

Caves have long symbolised safety, mystery and discovery, and in therapeutic work they become powerful imaginary spaces where children can make sense of their inner world. Through cave drawings and visual mapping, children can express their identity, their feelings, and how they see the world 🌍

To find out more about how the Exchange can support your school, visit 👉 exchange-counselling.com/

04/12/2025

The Renfrewshire secondary team took a break from the usual routine for axe throwing in Glasgow! 🪓

Who doesn't love a little friendly competition?! 😆

03/12/2025

And just like that... Our 2025 Thera-play Cohort is complete!

Thank you to all our wonderful students for being such an engaged group. 🌍

25/11/2025

“When it rains, look for rainbows” 🌈 Sometimes life brings the rain - challenges, stress, moments that feel a little heavier than we expected. But even on those days, there can be flashes of colour if we slow down long enough to notice them 💛

Looking for rainbows isn’t about pretending everything is fine. It’s about finding small moments of hope and reminding yourself that support is always within reach, even on the tough days.

13/11/2025

It's World Kindness Day - remember, kindness starts with being kind to yourself!

06/11/2025

Sometimes, all it takes is the right space to talk and be heard 💬

We asked young people to describe their counselling experience in one word - and their answers say it all 💛

Together, we’re building confidence, resilience, and hope.

To make a referral, visit https://bit.ly/492H1PF

24/10/2025

From island to island across the beautiful west coast of Scotland, here's a little peek of a week in the life of Service Manager Clara and her wonderful team of Counsellors and Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners!

They've been island hopping visiting local classrooms bringing The Exchange's support to children and families in remote communities.

No matter where you live, every child deserves to be understood, supported, and given the tools to thrive. Rural communities have different challenges to urban, but all children deserve the same wellbeing support.

Thank you to all the schools and families who welcomed Clara on her travels - and to our team for continuing to make a difference, one island at a time 🌊

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