VitaMinds offers a free and confidential NHS service to patients who are registered with a Basildon or Brentwood GP. They are part of the national Improving Access to Psychological Therapies programme.

The service provides a range of short-term therapies for those with common mental health conditions including anxiety and depression.

Clients will be booked for a telephone assessment with a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner who will carry out a holistic assessment, and discuss the appropriate treatment options for the individual.

VitaMinds offers a range of high quality interventions including 1 to 1 phone-based CBT, Psychological Education Group Courses (e.g. Panic, Low Mood, Worry), Computerised Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CCBT), counselling for depression, couples therapy, EDMR and Interpersonal Therapy.

VitaMinds also has a new Long-Term Conditions pathway which focuses on the emotional impact of various health conditions and learning techniques to help individuals live well with the condition.

Referrals can be made via the website, over the telephone or through a GP/Health Care Professional.

Service opening hours are Monday to Friday 8am-8pm, and Saturday 9:30am-12:30pm.