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NHS mental health support in Devon

For new and expectant parents, and their partners. Delivered by TALKWORKS.

While having a baby is thought of as a happy and exciting time, it can also feel quite overwhelming. As a new or expectant parent, you may be anxious, stressed, struggling with sleep or feeling more tearful than usual. You may have a long term health condition that is being impacted by pregnancy. Or you might be someone's partner and just need someone to talk to.

TALKWORKS is Devon's NHS Talking Therapies service, and our services are available free of charge to adults (age 18+) across Devon. All of our therapists are accredited NHS clinicians, who are here to listen and help.

Speak to a member of our team by calling 0300 555 3344 (Monday - Friday from 9am to 4:45pm) or scroll down to find out more about the help we can offer.

SELF-REFER TO TALKWORKS

"I felt incredibly isolated, and at some points, angry at my husband and my baby because of what was happening to me. I knew that TALKWORKS offered support for expectant mums who might be struggling. Being able to speak to someone who wasn’t trying to offer unsolicited advice and wasn’t judging me felt like a huge relief."

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We offer a wide range of treatment and therapy options for new and expectant parents, as well as their partners. Our NHS clinicians will listen to what you are going through, and work with you to help you to feel better. 
 
We currently have:
  • A variety of treatment options, including one-to-one sessions with a therapist, group therapy sessions, wellbeing workshops and 24/7 online self-help
  • Short waiting times for appointments, with early morning and evening slots available Monday to Friday
  • Flexible appointments available over the phone or via video call. Face-to-face appointments at our bases in Devon are also available.

  • A designated Talking Health team who can support new and expectant parents who are living with a long term health condition

You do not need to hit ‘rock bottom’ or see a GP to access our services. You can self-refer to TALKWORKS by completing our online self-referral form by clicking the button below or by calling us on 0300 555 3344. The sooner that you contact us, the quicker you’ll begin to feel better.

Self-refer to TALKWORKS

"I really would recommend TALKWORKS to any other expectant or new mums who might be unsure about how they’re feeling. It’s free, easy to access and there’s lots of different support available. Please know you’re not alone."

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