Postpartum Mental Health Resources in Exeter & East Devon

Written By Belinda Gidman-Rowse

The postpartum period - from pregnancy through to early motherhood - is an emotional and demanding time. At Grow Psychotherapy, we are here to support you through whatever is coming up for you. It’s also helpful to know what other groups, supports and services are available locally within your area to provide adjunct support to counselling & psychotherapy sessions.

Here’s a list of services, support groups, and crisis helplines available locally and nationally:

1. Local Therapy and Emotional Support Services

🧠 TALKWORKS (East Devon)

  • NHS talking therapy for adults 18+

  • Offers CBT, counselling, and workshops

  • No GP referral required
    👉 talkworks.dpt.nhs.uk

💬 Royal Devon Women’s Health Counselling Service

  • Post-birth emotional support and “Birth Conversations”

  • Available for up to 4 months after a difficult birth or loss
    📞 Call 01392 406678
    👉 royaldevon.nhs.uk

👶 Home‑Start Exeter, East & Mid Devon

  • Practical and emotional parenting support

  • Peer and volunteer-led home visits
    👉 homestarteemd.org.uk

🤱 The Nest Southwest CIC

  • Pregnancy & parenting peer support

  • Community groups for new mothers
    👉 thenestsw.org

2. Affordable Counselling Options in East Devon

🪴 Margaret Jackson Centre (Exeter)

  • Sliding scale counselling (£10–£30/session)

  • In-person and phone support

🪷 Iron Mill College Training Clinic

  • Low-cost therapy by advanced students

  • Free assessment session included

👉 Exeter mental health services directory

3. Community & Parent Groups

🍼 Parent Meet-Ups in Exeter & East Devon

  • Baby Cafés, Sling Library, and NCT groups

  • Safe spaces to connect with other parents

👨‍👩‍👧 Devon Family Hubs

  • Offers parenting workshops, early years guidance, and family support
    👉 Devon Family Hubs

4. National Resources for Postpartum Mental Health

🌍 Best Beginnings (Free Online Support)

  • Video sessions, digital resources, and perinatal webinars
    👉 Best Beginnings

📞 FamilyLine (by Family Action)

  • Free listening and emotional support via phone, text or email
    📞 0808 802 6666
    👉 family-action.org.uk

🌸 PANDAS Foundation

  • Support for postnatal depression, anxiety, and OCD

  • Helpline, support groups, and online community
    👉 pandasfoundation.org.uk

5. Emergency & 24/7 Mental Health Help

🆘 The Moorings Devon (Mental Health Matters)

  • Out-of-hours support without appointment

  • Available daily from 10am–midnight
    👉 mentalhealthmatters.com

📱 SHOUT Text Line

  • Text “SHOUT” to 85258 for free, 24/7 support

📞 Samaritans Exeter

  • Free 24/7 helpline for emotional distress
    📞 Call 116 123

💬 CALM Helpline

  • Campaign Against Living Miserably: emotional support and suicide prevention
    📞 Call 0800 58 58 58

Belinda Gidman-Rowse

My name is Belinda Gidman-Rowse, Counsellor and Psychotherapist (MCAP).


I established Grow Psychotherapy to support people experiencing personal, relational or life challenges. I can help with depression, anxiety, stress, self-esteem issues, relationship challenges and life transitions.


I have a special interest in supporting new and expecting mothers through the perinatal period, from fertility challenges through to birth debriefing and the transition to motherhood.

I have a gentle, person-centered approach and I draw on a range of humanistic psychotherapies in my practice, including: Person-Centered Therapy, Focusing Oriented Therapy, and Emotion-Focused Therapy.


I look forward to working with you, if you choose to start your therapy journey with me.

https://www.growpsychotherapy.co.uk
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