The Sandbox in South Staffordshire

Supporting NHS Services in South Staffordshire

Welcome to The Sandbox

Free mental health support for ages 10–25

The Sandbox is an NHS‑funded digital mental health service giving children and young people a safe, accessible space to understand their emotions and learn practical ways to cope with life’s ups and downs.

The Sandbox has provides engaging, evidence‑based tools for young people, parents and carers, teachers and professionals. From interactive resources and worksheets to group sessions, live events and 1‑to‑1 therapy (where appropriate), designed to build confidence, resilience and wellbeing.

A simple triage process ensures each young person gets the right support at the right time - whether that’s guided internet-enabled Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (iCBT) sessions with a qualified therapist via video call.

Therapy sessions are available from 7am–10pm (Mon–Fri), 10am–10pm (weekends), and our live chat is available from 10am–8pm (Mon–Fri).

Latest Resources

Every month you will find fresh new content that will help you on your mental health journey.

Check out our latest posts, or head over to our Resources to find the full list of topics.

How to Keep Your Child Safe Online Without Hovering Over Their Shoulder 📱

If you’re a parent, it’s completely normal to feel uneasy about what your child might come across online. The internet is brilliant for learning, creativity and connection - but it also exposes kids to cyberbullying, harmful content and the pressure to look or live a certain way, which can affect their mental health and self-esteem. It's only natural to want to shield our children, but having complete oversight of their online activity is challenging, particularly as they mat

Parents & Carers

The Sandbox Team

Health Anxiety About Your Child's Wellbeing

When Worry Becomes Overwhelm: Understanding Health Anxiety About Your Child 😟

A certain level of concern about your child is normal. But when worry becomes constant, intrusive, or starts to shape the way you parent, it may be a sign that anxiety is taking the wheel. And that can affect not only you, but your whole family.

Parents & Carers

The Sandbox Team

Body Image & Self-Esteem 🌟

Many young people tell us they spend a lot of time worrying about how they look, doubting their worth, or feeling like they’re falling short in some way. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone.

Body Image

The Sandbox Team