WHAT IS MYWAY?
SUPPORTING YOUR EMOTIONAL WELLBEING
MyWay is an offer of support for young people across Devon. It brings together different kinds of help so you can choose what works best for you. You might use just one type, or try a mix — whatever feels right for you.
Our services are designed for young people, with young people. Your voice matters, so we welcome your feedback, ideas, or requests to help shape what we do.
WHAT’S ON OFFER
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Around 45 minutes to talk through what’s going on for you.
Helps us understand your situation and think together about what support could help.
You can bring a parent/carer if you want to.
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Support to learn tools and techniques to manage worries, low mood, or unhelpful thinking habits (usually 8–12 sessions).
Goal-focused and structured: helps you spot patterns in your thoughts and behaviours.
Works well with social anxiety, OCD, panic and low mood.If your struggles are more about past experiences or bigger life challenges, another type of support might be more helpful.
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Practical help with things like school, college, housing, or relationships.
Drop-in sessions available at our YES centres (see website for drop-in times).
No need for a prior Welcome Conversation A friendly space to get advice, talk things through, or find out about support.
Come and go as works for you.
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A one-off or occasional session with a therapist (around 45 minutes).
You set a goal for the session — for example: share your story, explore emotions, think about ways of helping yourself, or just feel listened to.
Can be used as a follow up to your Welcome Conversation or on its own if you need somewhere to talk.
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Free, safe online support platform.
Chat with a counsellor online:
• Monday–Friday: 12pm–10pm
• Saturday–Sunday: 6pm–10pm
Articles, discussion boards, and self-help tools available 24/7.
You can sign up anonymously.
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Can include youth groups, 1:1 support, or activities.
Helps create stability and confidence, especially if life feels unsettled.
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Supported group sessions. A chance to meet other young people with similar experiences.
Share ideas, learn from others, and feel less alone.
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Works best when you feel safe and settled enough to focus on making changes. (usually 6 sessions).
Goal-focused: you agree something you’d like to change or work on.
A space to explore feelings, relationships, and experiences.
Counselling may be with a trained counsellor or a trainee (always supported and supervised).
Our Service Model
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HOW DO I ACCESS MYWAY SERVICES?
Most of the time, it starts with a Welcome Conversation — but some services (like YES drop-ins) you can just walk into.
From there, we’ll think together with you about what might fit best.
If you need something MyWay doesn’t provide, we can help signpost you to other services — and we can also help signpost your parents if they need support too.
