Counselling

School Counselling

Ewen’s Room is an approved supplier under the Highland Council’s Counselling Framework. We provide free one-to-one counselling for all pupils from P6 to S6 at Ardnamurchan High School and Mallaig High School. Our qualified counsellor for young people is Margot MacDonald, who is there to offer support and a safe space to talk things through.

You can reach out to us without going through a teacher or a parent – we keep all referrals strictly confidential. If you are a student at Ardnamurchan High School and Mallaig High School we usually use school rooms for Counselling sessions, but we can meet with you elsewhere or even online if that is what you prefer.

If you would like to find out more about this service, please get in touch with your guidance counsellor, contact Margot directly at margot.macdonald@partners-highlandschools.net, or contact us at info@ewensroom.com.

Community Counselling

If you’re not in either Ardnamurchan High School or Mallaig High School but still under the age of 30 and in Lochaber, we may be able to offer you counselling outside of school counselling. Sessions are usually delivered online, and for as long as you need them. You can contact Margot directly at margot.macdonald@partners-highlandschools.net, or contact us at info@ewensroom.com to arrange an appointment.

We are currently able to offer a few extra counselling spaces to Lochaber-based young people under the age of 30. These spaces are available especially to anyone impacted by Gambling – either personally or through another significant person in their life.
Our counsellor can meet you face to face in Strontian, Mallaig and Fort William, or online. To arrange an appointment, please email info@ewensroom.com and we will get back to you within 2 days.

If you are over 30 and are struggling with the impact of Gambling in your life, please do get in touch, too. We have other support options available through our workshops and groups.

Adult Counselling & Help Now

At this moment in time, we are unable to offer Counselling to adults over 25. If you are looking for Help right now the following services might be right for you:

• Give us a Shout is a free, confidential text messaging service. Text 85258 for free from all major UK networks.
• Breathing Space Scotland offers free and confidential support to adults over the age of 16. Call 0800 83 85 87 for free from Monday to Thursday 6 AM to 2 AM, and from Fridays 6 PM all weekend long.
• Samaritans are here 24/7 to listen and help on 116 123.
• If you have lost someone and are looking for bereavement support, Cruse Scotland can help.