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The Sandbox
Online Therapy For Young People
Who Is The Sandbox For?
The Sandbox is for children and young people (5-17 years old) seeking support for their mental health.
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All resources on The Sandbox website are freely available — no registration required.
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If you’re a Vitality member looking to access therapy, please contact them first at 0345 070 3040 to receive your One Time Passcode (OTP) for sign-up.
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What Does The Sandbox Offer?
The Sandbox Website
Our central hub of mental health resources for Children and Young People. No sign-up required.
Free downloadable digital resources, access to Livestreams, and The Talkbox - our podcast for parents, carers, and professionals.
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Online Therapy
1-1 online video therapy with qualified therapists for those who need extra support.
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After submitting a claim, you’ll have an initial assessment to determine if therapy is the right option for you.
How Do I Sign Up?
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Call Vitality on 0345 070 3040 to receive your One Time Passcode (OTP)
Sign up to The Sandbox using the button below and let us know a bit about yourself
Book your first appointment, where we'll find out if therapy is the right choice for you
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It may be helpful to prepare some information before signing up.
We will need to ask you for:
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Your personal details (name, age, and address)
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Your Vitality membership details (membership number, OTP)
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Your parents/carers details (full name, email)
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Your contact information (email and mobile number)
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An emergency contact (name, phone number). This person must be over the age of 18
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Sign-up should be completed by the person seeking support. ​
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If you are under 12 years old, you should complete the assessment with the help of a parent, guardian, or adult you trust.
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Latest On The Resource Zone
Every month you will find fresh content on The Sandbox that will help you on your mental health journey.
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Check out some of our latest posts and head over to the Resource Zone to find the full list of topics.
