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Sometimes people can feel overwhelmed by their emotions and this can cause problems with things like relationships and staying healthy. Psychoanalytic psychotherapy can help young people when this happens to them.
People are referred for many reasons:
These experiences sometimes cause physical symptoms, like bad headaches or stomach aches, that are not related to an illness or injury
A psychotherapist is someone who is interested in you and how you see the world. They are someone who has no judgements about what you say or do in the therapy room. A psychotherapist can notice patterns in your thoughts that you might not even be consciously aware of, and which are part of the problems you are having.
Psychotherapy gives you space and someone to accompany you as you think about things that might be difficult or uncomfortable. You work together to learn more about yourself and your emotions.
Sessions last for 50 minutes, weekly or perhaps more frequently if this seems helpful.
At the end of the assessment sessions, the therapist will write a report with their thoughts and recommendations about what therapy might be helpful for you, either while you are getting help in CAMHS or in the future.
You will meet with the psychotherapist to think about the assessment sessions and the report. You can decide if you agree with what the report says and who you want to read it.
You might be offered psychotherapy or another therapy within CAMHS, or there might be some more appropriate help available from other services in Sheffield. This will be discussed with you to make sure that what is offered is something you think you would find helpful.
NHS information about CAMHS and mental health
Association of Child and Psychotherapy
Calm Harm app for information about self-harm
Clear Fear app for information about anxiety
Please note: this is a generic information sheet relating to care at Sheffield Children’s NHS FT. These details may not reflect treatment at other hospitals. This information is not intended as a substitute for professional medical care. Always follow your healthcare professionals’ instructions. If this resource relates to medicines, please read it alongside the medicine manufacturer’s patient information leaflet. If this information has been translated into another language from English, efforts have been made to maintain accuracy, but there may still be some translation errors. If you are unsure about any of the guidance in this resource or have specific questions about how it relates to your child, always ask your healthcare professional for further advice.
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