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"I'm really please the counselling service exists because it's helped me a lot" Feedback from a young person in North East Fife.

Following a competitive recomissioning process DAPL will continue to provide the school counselling service across Fife's High Schools. Guidance teachers can start making referrals now.

Feedback today from a P5 boy in the Dunfermline" Area "I think art therapy is really fun and it can help you calm down."

"I like how he lets me talk and doesn't talk over me and just lets me take my time with talking about things" Feedback on their experience of the School Counselling Service from a pupil who accessed the Digital Drop-in service.

'Talking about stuff without being judged for it is helpful. Being able to do stuff (make art) while talking has been good too, as usually people think I'm not listening while I'm doing something. It's harder to talk when I'm not doing something' Pupil feedback from Dunfermline.

Feedback from a P5 pupil in a Fife primary school that funds additions counselling and art therapy through the Pupil Equity Fund. 'It helps and it's fun. They're helpful as I can talk about anything I want. It helps me find solutions for my problems and it helps me a lot.'

More feedback about the School Counselling Service. “It’s hard to put it into words but I feel counselling is a space I can say things that I would never say anywhere else” (15 year old, Woodmill)

Feedback on the experience of accessing the DAPL School Counselling Service. “Obviously counselling is sad and the reason I go to it is sad but I never leave sad. My counsellor matches my vibe” (15 year old Dunfermline High)

"It's a good space to talk about everything you need to talk about and I feel like someone has listened to me and heard me.' Feedback from a Dunfermline area pupil that has used the DAPL Digital Drop-in.

Feedback from a parent today who has highlighted the importance of the School Counselling Service. "It’s brilliant that counselling is in schools."

Feedback from an S2 Girl in the Lochgelly Area. "By being in art therapy I have gained confidence to change my style and be myself."

Fife Properties has very kindly donated a laptop to support our adult service recovery volunteers work more efficiently and reach more people in need across Fife. Thanks to Perri McIntosh for coming in to meet with Susan Innes (Adult Services) and Martin Denholm (Manager).

Feedback from a young person who accessed the Digital Drop-in "DAPL can come to the school and help. I can talk more openly because its not my teacher"

Congratulations to Mike Morgan, who joined DAPL as a placement through the Scottish Drugs Forum National Traineeship program. He has officially secured a role as a Support Worker with the East Neuk Recovery group initiative Sad to see you go, but we couldn’t be prouder.

Feedback from a parent today. "Children are being forgotten in mental health services, and DAPL bridged a huge gap with support for them." Hearing directly from our community is crucial to building a better understanding of the issues families face.

"The counsellor helped me feel comfortable. My trust issues have gotten a lot better which I’m so thankful for so I think this would be amazing for others who have similar problems to what I used to have. Feedback from a young person.

"I liked how my counselor understood my situation and helped me figure out what I’ve been thinking about for years" Positive feedback from a young person who has been using the Digital Drop-in service.

My daughter really enjoyed her counselling sessions, the counsellor made her feel very comfortable and was very kind and listened to her. She gave her some really useful strategies to help her cope with her anxiety. Feedback from a mother from N/E Fife today.

Our new DAPL@School Newsletter is out. You can download the pdf at our website dapl-refresh.webflow.io/news/school-ma…

A New Year and our School Counselling service is back in school, online and outdoors. Young people continue to rely on our service to support them during challenging times. Counselling provides skilled intervention at critical moments.