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.

Gamblers Anonymous is a unjudgemental safe space for anyone suffering directly or indirectly from gambling harms

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.

Mental health support and suicide prevention services

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.