The Devon Clinic Paignton

19/11/2025

Supporting the wellbeing of a workforce should be at the heart of every organisation. Empire Services SW recently partnered with The Devon Clinic CIC to provide their staff with confidential access to counselling and workplace wellbeing check ins. We are proud to support a local business that recognises the value of a healthy and supported team.

This type of partnership is available to any business that wants to create a safer and more open working environment. Staff can receive a wellbeing Q and A, an optional one to one MOT either in person or via Zoom, and the opportunity to complete an anonymous workplace assessment that helps employers understand where improvements can be made.

The Devon Clinic provides professional counselling and holistic therapies delivered in a compassionate and accessible way. Our focus is on helping people feel heard, supported and understood. When workplaces invest in mental health, the benefits reach every part of the organisation.

If your business would like to explore a wellbeing partnership with us, we would be happy to guide you through the options. Visit our website to learn more: https://www.devonclinic.co.uk

Supporting the wellbeing of our team has always been a priority at Empire Services. To strengthen that commitment, we have partnered with The Devon Clinic Paignton to offer our staff confidential access to mental health support.

Every member of the team will receive a wellbeing Q&A, an optional one to one “MOT” check in, either in person or via Zoom, and the chance to complete an anonymous workplace assessment to help us keep improving the environment we provide.

The Devon Clinic deliver compassionate, accessible counselling and holistic therapies, and their work aligns perfectly with our belief that a healthy workplace is built on trust, support and open conversations.

We are proud to work with another South Devon organisation that puts people first.

👉 Learn more about us: https://empireservicessw.co.uk
👉 Learn more about The Devon Clinic: https://www.devonclinic.co.uk

17/11/2025

In the summer of 2026, participants from across Devon will come together to take on an extraordinary test of endurance to support mental health in our community. Participants will walk 100km in 24 hours, starting on the coastline at Westward Ho! and finishing in Paignton after crossing Dartmoor through the night.

This challenge is about more than distance. It represents the long, difficult journeys many people face when living with anxiety, trauma, depression, or ongoing emotional strain. The Devon Clinic provides affordable counselling to those who need support but may not be able to access it elsewhere. Every sponsorship helps us continue offering this essential service.

We are now welcoming sponsorship from individuals and local businesses who want to make a positive impact on mental health across Devon. Your support will directly contribute to funded and low-cost counselling for people who need it most.

To sponsor the challenge or make a donation, please visit:
https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/walk-devon

14/11/2025

Support The Devon Clinic’s 24 in 26 Challenge

In 2026, a growing community of local people and businesses will be taking on an incredible challenge to raise money for affordable counselling and mental health support across Devon. Participants will walk 100km in just 24 hours, from Westward Ho! to Paignton, crossing Dartmoor through the night to raise vital funds for our charity.

Every mile represents someone in our community who is struggling with anxiety, trauma, depression, or overwhelming life events and needs support. Your sponsorship helps us continue offering counselling to those who may not otherwise be able to access it.

We are now welcoming both individual and corporate sponsors. If your organisation would like to support a community-focused mental health initiative with real local impact, we would love to hear from you.

A huge thank you to Mercure Paignton for supporting the challenge and providing a BBQ, welcome drinks, and a discounted stay for walkers at the end of the route.

You can donate or sponsor the challenge here:
https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/walk-devon

12/11/2025

Trauma doesn’t end when the event is over.

For many people, it continues quietly in the background — through flashbacks, panic, sleepless nights or a constant sense of unease.
You might feel exhausted, detached or on edge, even when everything seems calm.

These are normal responses to overwhelming experiences, and you are not weak for feeling them.

At The Devon Clinic, our therapists offer trauma-informed support using gentle, evidence-based approaches including CBT and counselling. We help people manage symptoms of PTSD and anxiety in a safe, confidential space.

Recovery doesn’t mean forgetting. It means learning to feel safe again, one step at a time.

🌐 Find out more about how therapy can support trauma recovery: https://www.devonclinic.co.uk

05/11/2025

Abuse isn’t always visible.

It doesn’t always leave bruises or happen behind locked doors.

Sometimes it sounds like silence. Sometimes it feels like walking on eggshells.

If you’re living with fear, control or manipulation, you are not overreacting and you are not alone.

At The Devon Clinic, our therapists offer confidential, non-judgemental support for people living with or recovering from domestic abuse and trauma.

You don’t need to have all the answers. You don’t need to have left. You just need a place to talk, to be heard and to begin healing.

We are here when you’re ready.

🌐 Learn more about our counselling and trauma recovery services: https://www.devonclinic.co.uk

28/10/2025

You don’t have to wait for a breakdown to ask for help

Some signs are loud. Others are quiet.

Trouble sleeping. Feeling flat. Snapping at the people you care about. Constant tension that never quite goes away.

You don’t have to wait until everything feels unmanageable.

At The Devon Clinic, we believe in the power of early support. Whether it’s talking to someone before the pressure builds or taking time to reset your nervous system, small steps can make a big difference.

Our team offers counselling, hypnotherapy, massage and acupuncture in a safe and welcoming space right here in Paignton.

Check in with yourself. You’re allowed to ask for support before you hit a breaking point.

🌐 Find out more: https://www.devonclinic.co.uk

23/10/2025

Sometimes, the hardest part is starting the conversation.

Counselling can help you make sense of your thoughts, manage anxiety, and rebuild confidence one step at a time. At The Devon Clinic in Paignton, our counsellors provide a safe, supportive space for anyone who needs to talk — with affordable and funded options available.

Read our latest blog to discover how counselling can support mental health in Paignton and Torquay:
👉 https://devonclinic.co.uk/mental-health-resources-in-paignton-torquay/

21/10/2025

When Your Body Holds the Stress

Stress doesn’t always feel emotional. It can show up physically, quietly building in the background until your body starts to speak for you.

You might notice tension in your shoulders or jaw. Ongoing fatigue that rest doesn’t seem to fix. Digestive issues like IBS. A general sense of being on edge, even when nothing specific is wrong.

At The Devon Clinic, we understand how deeply stress affects the body as well as the mind. Our therapies are designed to support that connection — helping to release tension, regulate your nervous system and restore a sense of balance.

Massage, reflexology and acupuncture are more than just treatments. For many of our clients, they are part of the healing process.

You don’t have to carry it all. We’re here to help.

🌐 Learn more or book a session: https://www.devonclinic.co.uk

15/10/2025

Can a single hour change your week?

When life feels heavy or your body’s holding tension, even one hour of care can make a difference.

A massage to release stress.
Reflexology to restore balance.
Acupuncture to reset and re-energise.

You don’t need a membership or a treatment plan. You just need a quiet hour for yourself.

At The Devon Clinic in Paignton, we offer affordable sessions with experienced practitioners in a calm, welcoming space.

Try one session. See how you feel. Your body and mind might thank you.

🌐 Book an appointment or learn more: https://www.devonclinic.co.uk

10/10/2025

Today is World Mental Health Day

No matter what you’re facing, your mental health matters. You deserve to feel safe, supported and understood.

At The Devon Clinic, we see every day how life changing the right support can be.

Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, stress, grief, trauma or low mood, help is available and you don’t have to go through it alone.

We’re a registered charity offering free and affordable therapies right here in Paignton. A safe space to talk.

Your story is important.

Taking the first step is an act of strength, and we’re here when you’re ready.

🌐 Learn more or get in touch: https://www.devonclinic.co.uk