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This resource has been put together to help you know what to expect when coming to Psychology at the Safeguarding Support Unit (SSU).
You probably will have visited our Safeguarding Support Unit before. You might even spot some of the same people you saw before (a doctor, a nurse or a support worker) when you arrive. The support workers will look after you in the waiting room.
Lots of young people feel worried or nervous about coming back again. It is really important to remember that your appointment with psychology will be different to other visits you have had to the SSU.
You will be invited to a psychology appointment if someone thinks you may need some extra help. After you have arrived for your appointment, you will be invited into our Sunshine Room where you will talk to a psychologist.
You will meet with one psychologist, and their name will be on your appointment letter. Our psychologists are Kat Tidswell and Charlotte Wright. You may also see a trainee clinical psychologist too.
The psychologists at SSU are part of Child Mental Health Services. A psychologist is someone who helps people with their thoughts and feelings. Our psychologists are ‘specialists’ at working with children and teenagers and their families when something stressful has happened.
You might be feeling a whole mixture of feelings. The young people we see report feeling lots of different feelings. Here are some examples:
Some young people don’t really know how they feel or describe feeling numb (can’t really feel anything).
We can help you understand your thoughts and feelings no matter what they are.
Your psychologist will keep what you talk about private. However if they are worried about your safety, or somebody else’s safety, they will have to let someone know. This is so that we can make sure that you and everyone else is safe.
We might need to talk with your parent or carer, a social worker, the police or someone at school. Your psychologist will talk with you about this if they are worried about your safety.
If you are worried about your psychology appointment and would like to ask us any questions, you can give us a call beforehand.
We look forward to meeting you soon.
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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