Session information

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    How long are sessions?

    Sessions are generally 50 minutes long.

    For work directly with young people, this may need to include short movement breaks.

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    Do you work face to face?

    Yes.

    I can see young people and parent/ carers face to face in therapy rooms at Wheathampstead Well-being, near St Albans in Hertfordshire.

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    Do you work online?

    Yes.

    I offer online sessions with young people and parent/carers anywhere in the UK.

    Young people often find it difficult to be on camera initially, and this is OK.

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    How much do sessions cost?

    Sessions starting between 9-5pm on weekdays cost £140.

    Sessions starting between 5-8pm on weekdays cost £150.

    Payment can be made by bank transfer prior to the session, or by cash at the session.

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    How many sessions will we need?

    This will be different for everyone.

    We will start our work with an assessment session. For most people this will be followed with sessions to build a joint understanding of what is happening and why. This understanding, known as a ‘formulation’, then helps to guide us on the support that may be needed and how many session we may need to reach your goals.

    We will regularly review how things are going.

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    Can I talk to you before we book an appointment?

    Yes.

    I offer a free 15 minute telephone or video call to consider if I am the right person to support you and your family.

    Please contact me to arrange this call.

Contact me

Get in touch to arrange a free 15 minute call to discuss your Psychology support needs, to book into your first session, or to ask any questions.

Or email me directly:

mackeypsychology@protonmail.com

Do you need urgent help?

I am not able to provide a crisis response.

Emails and phone messages are not always monitored daily.

If you require urgent help, please contact one of the options below:

  • Call your GP and request an urgent appointment.

  • 111 and select option for mental health support.

  • 999 for ambulance support if there is immediate risk to physical health, or attend A&E.

  • 999 for police support if you do not feel you can keep yourself or others safe.

Helplines:

Childline: 0800 1111

Sane: Call 0300 304 7000. SANEline is open between 4pm to 10pm, 365 days a year

The Samaritans: 116 123

Young Minds parent helpline: 0808 802 5544, Monday - Friday 9:30am - 4:00pm.