TALKWORKS - NHS

TALKWORKS - NHS TALKWORKS is Devon’s NHS Talking Therapies service.

We are here to help adults, age 18+, across Devon (excluding Plymouth which is covered by Plymouth Talking Therapies), improve their mental and physical wellbeing. TALKWORKS is a free, confidential, service, part of NHS Talking Therapies, for people aged 18+ in Devon (excluding Plymouth), helping you to improve your mental and physical wellbeing. TALKWORKS is part of Devon Partnership NHS Trust, which provides a wide range of NHS services to people with mental health and learning disability needs in Devon, the wider South West region and nationally.

SM contacted TALKWORKS after experiencing a difficult time in the workplace which was impacting their mental health. Thr...
07/11/2025

SM contacted TALKWORKS after experiencing a difficult time in the workplace which was impacting their mental health. Through working with one of our employment specialists, they were able to benefit from employment support to help them return to work: https://orlo.uk/ezs41

Have you ever wondered what a typical day looks like for a TALKWORKS therapist? We sat down with Izzy, one of the Psycho...
05/11/2025

Have you ever wondered what a typical day looks like for a TALKWORKS therapist? We sat down with Izzy, one of the Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners in our Outer Exeter team. She shared more about her role as a therapist and what a therapy session with her looks like: https://orlo.uk/CnOHZ

This week is International Stress Awareness Week. Stress can manifest itself in different ways and can be caused by lots...
03/11/2025

This week is International Stress Awareness Week. Stress can manifest itself in different ways and can be caused by lots of different factors - both in our work and personal lives. If you are feeling stressed, worried or overwhelmed, help is available: https://orlo.uk/nsrsy

There is no right way or wrong way to grieve after a bereavement. It can take time to adjust to a loss and there is no t...
02/11/2025

There is no right way or wrong way to grieve after a bereavement. It can take time to adjust to a loss and there is no timeframe for how long grief will last.
Prolonged grief disorder therapy (PGDT) can help if the grief has become stuck and is having a significant impact on your day to day life: https://orlo.uk/UgYlU

Starting therapy can change your life. It can help you to:- Look at things differently- Feel less stressed- Get a better...
31/10/2025

Starting therapy can change your life. It can help you to:
- Look at things differently
- Feel less stressed
- Get a better night's sleep
If you're not quite feeling yourself, speak to our team to find out how we can help you: https://orlo.uk/9kLBj

Darker days and longer evenings can be difficult for many of us. If you've noticed a change in your mood or have lost in...
29/10/2025

Darker days and longer evenings can be difficult for many of us. If you've noticed a change in your mood or have lost interest in doing the things you previously enjoyed, you may be experiencing seasonal affective disorder: https://orlo.uk/2H3Ka

You don't have to come to one of our bases to receive therapy from us. While we do offer therapy face-to-face, we also o...
28/10/2025

You don't have to come to one of our bases to receive therapy from us. While we do offer therapy face-to-face, we also offer therapy over the phone or by video call. This means that you can access support from the comfort of your own home: https://orlo.uk/otWtF

Monika contacted TALKWORKS after experiencing anxious thoughts which were having a big impact on her life. Through compl...
25/10/2025

Monika contacted TALKWORKS after experiencing anxious thoughts which were having a big impact on her life. Through completing sessions with a therapist, she was able to understand more about how she was feeling and develop strategies for managing anxiety. Read her story: https://orlo.uk/8GCLT

Menopause can impact both your physical and emotional wellbeing. In our latest blog, we explore how talking therapy can ...
23/10/2025

Menopause can impact both your physical and emotional wellbeing. In our latest blog, we explore how talking therapy can help you through menopause and how you can access support: https://orlo.uk/yYBSB

According to the NHS, 1 in 10 men may experience postnatal depression or anxiety after welcoming a child. If you are a n...
22/10/2025

According to the NHS, 1 in 10 men may experience postnatal depression or anxiety after welcoming a child. If you are a new father and have noticed a change in your mood, help is available through our service. We are part of the NHS and free to access for adults, age 18+, across Devon: https://orlo.uk/OVlag

If you experience a rush of intense anxiety and fear, you could be experiencing a panic attack. The symptoms that you ex...
20/10/2025

If you experience a rush of intense anxiety and fear, you could be experiencing a panic attack. The symptoms that you experience during a panic attack can be both physical and mental, and may include:
- Rapid breathing (hyperventilating)
- Feeling hot / sweaty or nauseous
- Dizziness or feeling faint
Learn more about panic attacks and the help that's available for managing them on our website: https://orlo.uk/JYPPh

TALKWORKS clinicians can help you to manage the physical and emotional side effects of menopause. We offer a range of tr...
18/10/2025

TALKWORKS clinicians can help you to manage the physical and emotional side effects of menopause. We offer a range of treatment options including:
- One-to-one sessions with a therapist
- A 6 week online menopause group
- Wellbeing workshops to help improve sleep and mood
- Online self-help, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
https://orlo.uk/uJj0s

Address

Exeter
EX25AF

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when TALKWORKS - NHS posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Share

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn
Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share via Email
Share on WhatsApp Share on Instagram Share on Telegram