Brentwood Partners

Qualified Art Psychotherapist Irene Malvezi is based at the Brentwood Arts Therapy Centre, where she provides private Art Therapy sessions for individuals and groups.

Art Therapy is a form of psychotherapy that uses art media as its primary mode of expression and communication to address emotional issues, which may be confusing and distressing. It is not a recreational activity or an art lesson, although the sessions can be enjoyable. Clients do not need to have any previous experience or expertise in art.

Clients may have a wide range of difficulties, disabilities or diagnoses. These include emotional, behavioural or mental health problems, learning or physical disabilities, life-limiting conditions, neurological conditions and physical illnesses. The goal is to enable clients to build on their own strengths as they develop self-awareness and self-compassion.

Fees: There are discounts for clients on reduced income, which can be discussed at the initial assessment meeting.

We provide support, advice and information around alcohol use.

If you are finding that alcohol is causing problems in your life, we can help. 

Whether you want to reduce the amount you drink, or how often you drink, or abstain completely, we provide a range of support that is designed around your personal needs and aspirations.

We know it’s not easy to address problems with alcohol but our experienced team will guide you through the support on offer. We use tried and tested methods to help you to work towards your personal goals.

You can benefit from support on a one to one basis, including counselling and group support, where you can share experiences with other people with similar experiences.

We also support family or friends affected by a loved one’s drinking.

Futures in Mind is an inclusive service to reduce isolation for individuals in recovery with substance/alcohol misuse and/or mental health.

An opportunity to access a range of groups/activities or have a befriender, reduce your isolation, build up peer support, make new friends, build up your confidence and self-esteem, make positive changes to your life.

Our mission is to empower a diverse range of individuals, families and communities to lead healthy and more meaningful lives, free from addiction, offending behaviour and disadvantage, to ensure healthier, happier lifestyles.

The core aim of the Change Project is to promote personal wellbeing through enabling people to have healthy relationships in families, between individuals, and in the community.

Thurrock and Brentwood Mind is a charity supporting people in the local area who are experiencing, or at risk of developing, mental health problems. Our services include a variety of wellbeing groups which individuals can self-refer to. We also have a number of services that require a referral through a GP or other health professional.

For individuals who feel their mental health has reached crisis point they should call NHS 111 option 2. We have crisis services available that will be offered via this service for those that need this level of support.

We work closely with local NHS services and other local agencies to reduce duplication and ensure services are joined up/aligned with those available from other organisations.

We take a personalised care and support approach, placing the service user at the centre of decision-making and their recovery.   Having conversations about "What Matters to You" and listening to what will make a difference and planning together how to achieve it.

Private counselling service is available for individuals and couples.