TALKWORKS - NHS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

16/10/2025

If you are feeling overwhelmed by your job or are experiencing work-related stress, our employment support team are here to help. Employment support is available to people who are receiving therapy from TALKWORKS and is designed to help people find, remain in and get back to work: https://orlo.uk/7tDW8

15/10/2025

Tonight at 7pm, people around the world will light a candle as a symbol of love and solidarity for the , to remember the babies who have passed.
Baby Loss Awareness Week is also about raising awareness of the support available to those affected, and to drive change to save more babies’ lives.
If you have been affected, please do not feel that you are on your own. At TALKWORKS, we can offer support for people experiencing depression or anxiety following a loss, including a specific form of therapy for grief: https://orlo.uk/Ys2go

14/10/2025

Our therapists are here to help if you are struggling- even if you feel 'a bit off' or can't really pinpoint what's wrong, we can work with you to help you to feel more like yourself again. Please don't wait until things get really bad before you come and see us: https://orlo.uk/ypsCb

12/10/2025

TALKWORKS is not a crisis or emergency care service. If you need to access urgent mental health support, please call 111 and select the 'mental health' option. You will then be put through to the Devon Partnership NHS Trust First Response service, available 365 days a year, 7 days a week.

10/10/2025

If you are struggling, you can talk to TALKWORKS ❤️
We are an NHS talking therapies service and we are here to help.
https://www.talkworks.dpt.nhs.uk/

Today is World Mental Health Day.

Struggling with feelings of depression, excessive worry, social anxiety, post-traumatic stress or obsessions and compulsions?

NHS Talking Therapies can help. Your GP can refer you or refer yourself at http://nhs.uk/talk