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We all experience times when we feel like we can’t cope, sometimes this can start to affect our everyday lives and prevent us from doing the things we normally do.

If you are suffering from depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, excessive worry or low mood, then we can help.

Vita health Group works in partnership with the NHS Talking Therapies to offer a range of short-term psychological therapies, previously known as IAPT (Improving Access to Psychological Therapies) to adults 16-years and over.

NHS Talking Therapies is a FREE service and you don’t need to visit a GP to get help –  the options for referring to the service are below.

Free drop-in service:

We are offering a FREE drop in service in Basildon – where you can learn more about NHS Talking therapies support and the Employment support we offer at Vita Health Care.

Location: Human Kind Café, 111 High Street, Billericay, CM12 9AJ

Time: 12:30pm-2:30pm

Dates:

  • Thursday November 28th 2024 (drop in)

  • Thursday December 19th  2024 (drop in)

  • Thursday January 30th 2025 (CV skills & interview tips)

  • Thursday February 27th 2025 (drop in)

  • Thursday March 27th 2025 (CV skills & interview tips)

  • Thursday April 24th 2025 (drop in)

  • Thursday May 29 2025 (CV skills & interview tips)

  • Thursday June 26th 2025 (drop in)

Grab a coffee and have a chat. No booking required.

How can we help?

We aim to help improve the mental wellbeing of people facing difficulties with:

Depression

When you're depressed you feel persistently sad for weeks or months, rather than just a few days.


Low mood

If low mood is affecting your life, there are things you can try that may help.


Excessive worry or overthinking

Anxiety is a feeling of unease, such as worry or fear, that can be mild or severe.


Excessive worry about your health or physical condition

Worried about living with a long-term health condition?


More here
Stress and anxiety

Stress can cause many different symptoms. It might affect how you feel physically, mentally and also how you behave


Panic attacks

Panic disorder is an anxiety disorder where you regularly have sudden attacks of panic or fear.


Sleep problems

Insomnia means you regularly have problems sleeping


Phobia(s)

A phobia is an overwhelming and debilitating fear of an object, place, situation, feeling or animal.


Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

OCD is a common mental health condition where a person has obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviours.


Experience of a traumatic event

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety disorder caused by very stressful, frightening or distressing events.


Are you struggling to cope?

Self referral is quick and easy to do

The fastest way to get support is by selecting one of the options below.

Digital Assistant

Start now by using our digital referral assistant. This will guide you through some questions.

This is the fastest way to access support.

Online form

Enter some basic details into our form.

We will then contact you and arrange an assessment.

By Phone

You can call us to start your referral. We will then arrange an initial assessment.

8am – 8pm Monday to Thursday

8am – 5pm Friday

If you’re experiencing a crisis and need a person to talk things through with, you can call the Crisis Teams in your area here

Our Services

We have several workshops and groups available, as well as online therapy.

Workshops & Groups
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Group for depression: ‘behavioural activation’
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Long term conditions team
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Stress & worry
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Stress & low mood within long term health conditions
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Sleep workshop
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Online therapy
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How it works - watch our patient journey video here.

Patient testimonials

Further information


Guidance and Information

FAQs

Self Help Resources

Concerned About Someone

GP/Professional Referral

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Start Your Journey

Vita is an award-winning, CQC registered healthcare provider