BeWell@StepOne Courses, Workshops & Peer Support Groups
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Step One Charity has been supporting people in Devon with their mental health and wellbeing for over 85 years, working closely with local NHS Trusts, GP surgeries and communities.
Record numbers of people across Devon are seeking support for their mental health, and at BeWell@StepOne, we use our specialist knowledge of mental health service provision to meet some of that demand through our online and in-person courses, support groups and activities. We help people in need of mental health support to manage their own wellbeing and, through peer groups, support others in their communities.
Available to people aged 18 and over living in Devon, our sessions are free and are run by professional, qualified and supportive tutors with lived experience of mental health conditions.
Please find below the sessions currently available for enrolment. You will need to create an account on this site to register yourself, though please note that availability on each course is limited.
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This two-hour online workshop explores the power of connection and how nurturing relationships can support mental wellbeing. Through interactive discussions, practical exercises, and self-reflection, you’ll discover strategies for forming and sustaining meaningful connections, building personal support networks, and engaging with your local community.
The workshop will also introduce a variety of local and regional opportunities for connection, including directory apps that provide easy access to social activities and community resources. These tools empower you to find opportunities that match your interests and needs.
Ideal for anyone looking to strengthen relationships, expand their support network, and feel more connected to others and their community.
With constant notifications, screen time pressures, and always-on communication, it’s easy to feel digitally drained or overwhelmed. Digital wellbeing offers practical ways to create healthier tech habits, regain balance, and feel more in control of your online life.
This two-hour online workshop provides a supportive space to explore simple, evidence-informed strategies for managing screen time, improving focus, and cultivating mindful digital use. Through guided reflections, practical tools, and group discussions, you’ll also discover how technology can be harnessed positively from digital tools that support wellbeing to ways tech can help us connect, learn, and make a meaningful impact.
You’ll have the chance to connect with others, share experiences, and learn from collective insights.
Ideal for anyone looking to reset their digital habits or reduce tech-related stress, this workshop provides practical guidance to help you navigate the online world with greater clarity, balance, and a renewed appreciation for how tech can genuinely support wellbeing.
Understand your emotions and regain control with confidence.
Anger is a natural and human emotion, but when it starts to feel overwhelming or hard to express safely, it can affect our relationships, health, and wellbeing. This four-week course provides a supportive space to explore what lies beneath your anger and learn how to respond rather than react.
Together, we’ll look at the triggers and cycles of anger, identify the thoughts and feelings that drive it, and develop practical techniques to manage anger in a healthy, controlled way. The aim isn’t to eliminate anger altogether, but to help you express it more constructively, communicate more clearly, and improve emotional balance.
Guided by our experienced wellbeing practitioners, you’ll gain insight into yourself, build new coping strategies, and leave with a renewed sense of control and confidence.
The course involves attending 4 weekly 2 hr sessions each running from 10.30am - 12.30pm.
Course dates: February 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th
Venue: online via ZOOM.
This two-hour online workshop offers a supportive space to explore how your inner dialogue affects your confidence, mood, and wellbeing. Together, we’ll identify unhelpful patterns of negative self-talk and learn practical strategies to reframe these thoughts into more constructive, encouraging messages.
You’ll also have the opportunity to connect with others, share experiences, and gain reassurance through peer support.
Ideal for anyone looking to build a healthier, more balanced relationship with their inner voice and develop a more positive mindset.
When: Thursday 29th of January 2026
Time: 2:00 -4:00 PM
Location: Online via Zoom
Join us to begin building a healthier, more supportive relationship with your inner voice!
Yoga4MentalHealth YOGA CLASSES. For NHS and Non NHS patients: Chair and Mat based applicability.
Face to Face at the X Centre, Commercial Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 4AD.
- with stress, anxiety or mild or moderate depression
- at risk of Type 2 diabetes or cardiovascular disease
- suffering from social isolation
The Yoga4MentalHealth Yoga on Prescription 10=week programme supports NHS patients and Non NHS patients to gain self-care skills by learning yoga breathing, relaxation and mindfulness techniques. No prior experience is needed, and the gentle stretching and strengthening yoga postures can be done in a chair or on a yoga mat. This is a PCI (Personalized Care Institute) standardized course.
The course follows a weekly theme, 1 hour 10 minutes of poses, followed by relaxation, a formal breathing practice and an opportunity to ask questions and share your experience in a circle.
Good quality mats, blocks, straps and chairs are supplied.
Where? X Centre, Commercial Road, Exeter, EX24AD
Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/DNno3B3sQuToiL286
When? Our next 6 session program starts on 19th of January 2026.
Time: 9.45 am - 11:45 am
Session dates: January 19th, 26th, February 2nd, 9th, 16th & 23rd March 2nd, 9th, 16th & 23rd.
Pre-enrolment is required to participate on this course. Click on the course name at the top of this information to enrol.
*Please note: We will require all participants to complete a consent form, a Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire and Pre-course wellbeing survey prior to the first session. These forms will be found on the course page on this site once you have enrolled, and can be completed electronically. If you have difficulties in completing them we will do all we can to help. Please contact us accordingly.
- Facilitator: Davinia Allbrook
Mindfulness for Everyday Living
In the rush of daily life, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, distracted, or stuck in autopilot. Mindfulness offers a way to slow down, reconnect with the present moment, and cultivate a greater sense of calm and clarity.
This course introduces simple yet effective mindfulness techniques to help you navigate stress, improve focus, and enhance overall wellbeing. Through guided exercises, practical strategies, and group discussions, you’ll learn how to integrate mindfulness into your everyday routine. You’ll also have the opportunity to connect with others, share experiences, and benefit from peer support.
Whether you're new to mindfulness or looking to deepen your practice, this course will provide the tools to help you live with greater awareness, balance, and resilience.
When: Thursday 11th of December 2025Time: 2 - 4pm
Location: Online via Zoom
Yoga4MentalHealth Classes. Suitable for NHS and Non-NHS patients: Chair and Mat based applicability.
Face to Face at the Torbay Foyer, Teignmouth Road, Torquay,TQ1 4DZ.
- with stress, anxiety or mild or moderate depression
- at risk of Type 2 diabetes or cardiovascular disease
- suffering from social isolation
The Yoga4MentalHealth Yoga on Prescription 6=week programme supports NHS patients and non NHS patients to gain self-care skills by learning yoga breathing, relaxation and mindfulness techniques. No prior experience is needed, and the gentle stretching and strengthening yoga postures can be done in a chair or on a yoga mat. This is a PCI (Personalized Care Institute) standardized course.
The course follows a weekly theme, introduction to breathing, warm up mobilizations, 35 minutes of poses in total, followed by relaxation, a formal breathing practice and an opportunity to ask questions and share your experience in a circle.
Good quality mats, blocks, straps and chairs are supplied.
Where? Torbay Foyer, Teignmouth Road, Torquay, TQ1 4DZ.
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When? Our next 6 session program starts on 16th of January 2026.
Time: 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Session dates: January 16th, 23rd & 30th, February 6th, 13th & 20th
Pre-enrolment is required to participate on this course. Click on the course name at the top of this information to enrol.
*Please note: We will require all participants to complete a consent form, a Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire and Pre-course wellbeing survey prior to the first session. These forms will be found on the course page on this site once you have enrolled, and can be completed electronically. If you have difficulties in completing them we will do all we can to help. Please contact us accordingly.
- Facilitator: Davinia Allbrook
Bouldering is a fantastic way to boost your wellbeing, helping you get active, build confidence, and feel more connected to yourself and others. Whether you’re climbing for the first time or looking for a new way to support your mental health, our BeWell Bouldering Group offers a fun and welcoming space to explore something new.
This group provides a supportive environment to enjoy the physical and mental benefits of climbing together. You’ll start with a free coaching session in Week 1, followed by weekly social climbs, free refreshments, and bimonthly wellbeing workshops designed to help you feel stronger, both on and off the wall.
No experience is needed, just bring your enthusiasm and a sense of adventure! All equipment is provided by The Climbing Hangar.
This session is open to everyone in Devon over the age of 18.
When: Fridays, 11am–1pm
Starting: 16th January
Where: The Climbing Hangar, 6 Marsh Green Rd N, Marsh Barton, Exeter, EX2 8NY
We also have funding available to contribute towards travel expenses. If transport costs are a barrier, please speak to us about your travel plans before attending so we can discuss how this support scheme may help.
How to join this weekly wellbeing group:
In order to attend this wellbeing group you will need to have registered on the BeWell portal and enrolled for the BeWell Bouldering group. Before attending your first session you will also need to complete our Pre-Course Wellbeing Survey and also The Climbing Hangars Health and Safety Waiver.
How to get there:
Driving: Free onsite parking is available at The Climbing Hangar.
Public transport: Bus C from Exeter city centre stops close to the venue, and Marsh Barton Train Station is just a short walk away. You can also use journey planning apps or websites such as Citymapper or Google Maps to find the best route for you.
Walking/Cycling: The centre is easily accessible via local footpaths and cycle routes.
Have a question? Feel free to get in touch with us at bewell@steponecharity.co.uk
or contact us through this site.
We look forward to climbing with you soon!
- Facilitator: BeWell Training
Join us each week for a relaxed, in-person wellbeing group centred around creativity, conversation, and community. This welcoming space invites you to get crafty, whether that means trying out one of our guided activities, bringing along your own project, or simply enjoying a cuppa while chatting with others.
You’re free to take part in whatever way feels right for you. Dive into a creative task, work on a puzzle, play a game, or just enjoy the company. Crafting together offers a gentle, grounding way to connect with people who understand, blending support with plenty of fun and light-hearted moments. If you’d like to know what we have planned for upcoming sessions, feel free to get in touch.
This group is open to anyone in Devon aged 18 and over.
When: Every Wednesday, 10am – 1pm
Where: The X Centre, Commercial Rd, Exeter, EX2 4AD.
How to join this weekly peer support group:
You can enrol into the group once registered on this site by clicking on the group name above or click here , but pre-enrolment is not required to attend so you can just turn up on the day and we can register you there!
How to get there:
Driving: The car parks closest to the Quay such as Cathedral & Quay Car Park are pay and display. Explore other nearby car parks a short walk away from the Quay here.
Public transport: You can use journey planning apps or website like Citymapper or Google Maps to find the best route for you.
Walking: The walk from Exeter Central Station to the Quay takes around 15-20 minutes. Head south-west from the station, following signs for the Quay or the River Exe. You can also use Google Maps or Citymapper for walking directions.
Have a question? Feel free to get in touch with us at: bewell@steponecharity.co.uk or contact us through this site
We look forward to meeting you soon.
- Facilitator: Jannine Corby
Our weekly Exeter Wellbeing Walk offers a gentle, accessible route while taking in the sights of the historic quay. The route follows the river downstream into the Riverside Valley Park, stopping at the Double Locks for a coffee break, before returning via the canal path. Along the way, you’ll have the chance to chat, connect with others, and enjoy a relaxing, supportive environment.
Walk Details:
When: Weekly on Wednesdays.
Meet at 10.45 am. Depart: 11.00 am. Finishes: approx. 12.30pm*
Where?: The walk starts and ends at the X Centre, our new Step One HQ, which can be found on Commercial Road, Exeter, EX2 4AD.
Walk Difficulty: Easy (flat, with only a few minor inclines and declines. Paved paths and lowered curbs at crossing points). Toilet facilities and refreshment outlets available on the route.
Distance: Approx 3 miles
If you come along for a walk with us it will also give you the opportunity to have a chat about how you are feeling, and to discuss our range of wellbeing groups, courses, workshops and activities provided by BeWell@StepOne.
Registering for the walk
Please register on this site and then enrol onto the walk as this will help us get an idea of the numbers to expect, and allow us to notify you of any cancellations due to weather or Walk Leader holiday/illness etc.
If you have any difficulties enrolling, please let us know and we will do all we can to help you to register and enrol.
Further recommendations and walk information:
Please remember to bring suitable footwear and clothing. We walk at a gentle pace allowing us to be as accessible as possible for all abilities and will do our best to pace the walk to the needs of our slowest walker where at all possible.
If you do have any physical health conditions that would be adversely impacted by gentle to moderate walking, then please check with your GP before participating. Please also bring a completed ICE card with you in case of emergency.
We look forward to welcoming you.
Thankyou for your support throughout 2024.
We wish you a safe and Happy Christmas and New Year.
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- Facilitator: Andrew Tate
Our weekly Men’s Wellbeing Walk is specifically aimed at men to help support their mental health and wellbeing. The Walk, held in association with Bay Walks, Ramblers Wellbeing Walks and Active Devon, runs every Tuesday morning, starting from The Community Hut behind St Paul’s Church in Preston, Paignton (behind St Pauls Church, accessible at the end of Locarno Avenue). The route explores Hollicombe Park, Preston, and Paignton Seafront before returning to Paignton Harbour, providing a mix of green spaces and coastal views.
When: Every Tuesday, meet 10.15am , Depart for walk at 10.30am*
Where: Starting and ending from The Community Hut, behind St Paul’s Church (accessible at the end of Locarno Avenue) Preston, Paignton, TQ3 2DH
Length: Roughly 1 hr 30 mins (but can be longer depending on group pace and preferences) .
*PLEASE NOTE: If it's your first time, please don't hesitate to check in via email to ensure the weeks walk hasn't been cancelled, as this can sometimes happen due to walk leader illness for example.
Registering for the walk
Please register on this site and then enrol onto the walk as this will help us get an idea of the numbers to expect, and allow us to notify you of any cancellations due to weather or Walk Leader holiday/illness etc.
If you have any difficulties enrolling, please let us know and we will do all we can to help you to register and enrol.
Further recommendations and walk information:Please remember to bring suitable footwear and clothing. We walk at a gentle pace allowing us to be as accessible as possible for all abilities and will do our best to pace the walk to the needs of our slowest walker where at all possible.
If you do have any physical health conditions that would be adversely impacted by gentle to moderate walking, then please check with your GP before participating. Please also bring a completed ICE card with you in case of emergency.
We look forward to welcoming you.Route: The walk itself starts from the hut behind St Pauls Church, goes up to Hollicombe Park, across Hollicombe headland, down across Preston and Paignton Seafront to Paignton Harbour, and back again.
- Facilitator: Hazel Bates
- Facilitator: Colin George Moor
Tuesday Peer Support Group
A relaxed, creative space to connect, unwind, and explore your wellbeing together.
This weekly in-person peer support group offers a warm, welcoming environment where you can get creative, enjoy a cuppa, and spend time with others who understand the challenges of looking after your mental health. Whether you love crafting, want to try something new, or simply feel like having a friendly chat, you’re invited to join in at whatever pace feels right for you.
Each session centres around gentle craft activities, perfect for focusing the mind, easing stress, and encouraging self-expression, but you’re equally welcome to bring your own project or simply enjoy the company. The group blends connection, creativity, and light-hearted fun, creating a supportive space where shared experience becomes a source of strength.
Open to anyone in Devon aged 18 and over, the group is grounded in peer support values: choice, voice, and mutual respect. It’s a place where you can show up as you are, meet others with lived experience, and build confidence in a friendly community setting.
When: Every Tuesday
Time: 10am - 1pm
Location: The Community Hut, behind St Paul’s Church (accessible at the end of Locarno Avenue) Preston, Paignton, TQ3 2DH.
How to join this weekly peer support group:
Please register on this site and then enrol onto the Paignton Wellbeing Craft Group as this will help us get an idea of the numbers to expect, and allow us to notify you of any cancellations due to facilitators holiday/illness etc.
If you have any difficulties enrolling, please let us know and we will do all we can to help you to register and enrol.
- Facilitator: Hazel Bates
The BeWell Toolbox is a weekly in-person workshop designed to provide practical self-help and self-management tools to support mental health and wellbeing.
Each week a different topic or ‘tool’ will be covered and discussed, including strategies that can help reduce the impact of depression and anxiety, offering an insight into an array of coping strategies that can help improve and maintain our wellbeing. We aim to add more tools to your personal wellbeing 'toolbox', and to help keep any skills you may already have ‘well oiled’ so they are at hand and ready to use when you most need them. The group also offers the well-known benefits of peer support, and is a great way to increase connection with others. We look forward to meeting you and please feel free to contact us for details of what we have planned.
Location: The Community Hut, behind St Paul’s Church (accessible at the end of Locarno Avenue) Preston, Paignton, TQ3 2DH.
Date: Every Thursday*
Time 10am to 12.30 pm
Refreshments, toilets and free parking available at the venue.
Have a question? Feel free to get in touch with us at: training@steponecharity.co.uk or send us a message via the learning portal.
*occasionally due to staff holiday/sickness the group may not run on a given week so please do contact us if it's your first time to ensure it is running on the week you wish to attend. Thank you.
- Facilitator: Sharon Nott
We’re excited to highlight our Wellbeing Walking Group in Torquay, held fortnightly and open to all. Starting from the historic Spanish Barn—linked to the era of the Spanish Armada—this scenic walk takes in stunning views of the harbour with its 1,000 berths, enjoyed from a bird’s eye perspective along the pier. The route also includes sights like The Princess Theatre, which opened in the early 1960s, and The Pavilion, a Grade II listed building rich in cultural and historical significance.
Increasing our activity levels and connecting with others can be a key strategy in lifting mood and reducing anxiety. Joining a walking group can be a wonderful way to start—one step at a time!
Walk Details:
Where?: The walk Starts at Spanish Barn, Torre Abbey, The King's Drive, Torquay, TQ2 5JE. We meet in front of it's main doors.
When: Every other Friday.
Upcoming dates:
- November 21st
- December 5th and 19th
Meet at 2pm. Depart: 2.15pm. Finishes: approx. 3.15pm*
Walk Difficulty: Easy (flat, with only a few minor inclines and declines. Paved paths and lowered curbs at crossing points). Toilet facilities and refreshment outlets available on the route.
Distance: Approx. 2.7 miles
If you come along for a walk with us it will also give you the opportunity to have a chat about how you are feeling, and to discuss our range of wellbeing groups, courses, workshops and activities provided by BeWell@StepOne.
Registering for the walk
Please register on this site and then enrol onto the walk as this will help us get an idea of the numbers to expect, and allow us to notify you of any cancellations due to weather or Walk Leader holiday/illness etc.
If you have any difficulties enrolling, please let us know and we will do all we can to help you to register and enrol.
Further recommendations and walk information:
Please remember to bring suitable footwear and clothing. We walk at a gentle pace allowing us to be as accessible as possible for all abilities and will do our best to pace the walk to the needs of our slowest walker where at all possible.
If you do have any physical health conditions that would be adversely impacted by gentle to moderate walking, then please check with your GP before participating. Please also bring a completed ICE card with you in case of emergency.
We look forward to welcoming you.
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- Facilitator: Davinia Allbrook
We are delighted to introduce to you our free fortnightly Wellbeing Walking Group in Torquay. On route we will be taking in the sights, sounds and smells of Babbacombe and St Marychurch, which includes a stroll through Tessier Gardens, St Marychurch Precinct and along the beautiful Babbacombe Downs.
Increasing our activity levels and connecting with others can be a key strategy in lifting mood and reducing anxiety. Joining a walking group can be a wonderful way to start, one step at a time!
Walk Details:
Where?: The walk Starts at Cary Park Tennis Club, Cary Ave, Torquay TQ1 3QT. We meet at the entrance to the courts.
When: Every other Friday.
Upcoming dates for 2025/26:
- December 12th
- January 9th, 23rd
- February 6th, 20th
- March 6th, 20th
Meet at 2pm. Depart: 2.15pm. Finishes: approx. 3.15pm*
Walk Difficulty: Easy (flat, with only a few minor inclines and declines. Paved paths and lowered curbs at crossing points). Toilet facilities and refreshment outlets available on the route.
Distance: Approx 2.2 miles
If you come along for a walk with us it will also give you the opportunity to have a chat about how you are feeling, and to discuss our range of wellbeing groups, courses, workshops and activities provided by BeWell@StepOne.
Registering for the walk
Please register on this site and then enrol onto the walk as this will help us get an idea of the numbers to expect, and allow us to notify you of any cancellations due to weather or Walk Leader holiday/illness etc.
If you have any difficulties enrolling, please let us know and we will do all we can to help you to register and enrol.
Further recommendations and walk information:
Please remember to bring suitable footwear and clothing. We walk at a gentle pace allowing us to be as accessible as possible for all abilities and will do our best to pace the walk to the needs of our slowest walker where at all possible.
If you do have any physical health conditions that would be adversely impacted by gentle to moderate walking, then please check with your GP before participating. Please also bring a completed ICE card with you in case of emergency.
We look forward to welcoming you.
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THANK YOU TO ALL OUR SUPPORTERS
This new wellbeing walk has been made possible thanks to the support of: Step One, Torbay on the Move (Torbay Council), Cary Park Tennis Club and Torquay United Supporters Trust, Ramblers Wellbeing Walks and Active Devon)
- Facilitator: Davinia Allbrook
This weekly online session offers a gentle, supportive space to nurture your wellbeing through journaling or poetry. Whether you’re looking to reflect on your thoughts and feelings or explore your creativity, this group provides time just for you.
Each week, you’ll receive three journaling prompts to help guide your reflections, encourage self-awareness, and support emotional expression. You’re welcome to respond to these prompts through traditional journaling or use them as inspiration for poetry whatever feels most natural for you.
There’s no pressure to share your writing unless you want to. The facilitator will be available throughout the session for questions, guidance, and light discussion. All you need to bring is your journal, your creativity, and a cuppa.
Join us for a calm, reflective space to write, create, and connect.
When: Every Monday*
Time: 3pm - 4.30pm
Venue: Online via Zoom
*excludes Bank Holidays
BeWell@StepOne – Tuesday Peer Support Social Group
This weekly online social group offers a relaxed, welcoming space to connect with others and support your wellbeing in a light-hearted way. Each session begins with a short grounding exercise and a gentle, gratitude-based check-in to help everyone arrive, settle, and feel present.
From there, the group moves into a mix of fun, engaging activities, such as quizzes, games, and collaborative challenges designed to spark conversation, laughter, and connection. There’s no pressure to take part in everything; you’re free to join in as much or as little as feels right for you.
This group is all about companionship, enjoyment, and building confidence through shared experiences. Bring a cuppa, come as you are, and enjoy a friendly space to unwind and socialise each week.
Start date: Every Tuesday
Time: 2pm – 4pm
Venue: Online via Zoom
- Facilitator : Sharon Nott
- Facilitator : BeWell Training
This weekly online group offers a supportive space to explore your mental health, develop practical self-help strategies, and deepen your understanding of how wellbeing shows up in day-to-day life. Each session invites gentle reflection, open conversation, and shared learning, always at your own pace.
You’ll have the opportunity to connect with others who may be navigating similar challenges, creating a sense of encouragement, understanding, and community. The group is open to all adults (18+) living in Devon, and we shape each session based on participants’ needs, interests, and feedback to make sure the space feels relevant and meaningful.
We’re a friendly, welcoming group, and you’re free to engage as much or as little as feels comfortable for you.
Sessions run every Wednesday, 2pm to 4pm online via Zoom
- Facilitator: Sharon Nott