Matthew Sweet

Tuesday: 3pm - 8pm  

Thursday: 3pm - 8pm 

Friday: 3pm - 8pm

Limited Availability on Saturday & Sunday  

I’m a Â鶹ԭ´´-registered psychotherapist based in Torbay, offering individual counselling for adults navigating mental health challenges, career changes, or relationship issues.

With a background in NHS health coaching, personal training, and yoga, I offer a holistic approach that recognises the link between emotional and physical wellbeing. Clients describe me as grounded, warm, and easy to talk to.

I work from The Devon Clinic in Paignton and online, creating a space to reflect, realign, and move forward. Whether you’re facing burnout, identity shifts, or seeking change, I offer support that’s collaborative and personalised.

I offer a short free telephone consultation for us to learn about your therapeutic needs. 

Life can sometimes feel overwhelming, especially when you're standing at a crossroads or grappling with uncertainty. Perhaps you're feeling disconnected from yourself or others, longing for more meaning and fulfilment. You might be navigating challenges such as dissatisfaction in relationships, the emotional aftermath of a job loss, or the struggle to find balance in a busy life. These experiences can leave you feeling stuck, anxious, or unsure of your next steps.

As a counsellor and psychotherapist, I offer a space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings without judgment. Together, we can make sense of what’s going on for you, whether it’s anxiety, depression, chronic stress, or the weight of a major life decision. I am here to help you reconnect with your sense of purpose, strengthen your relationships, and build the confidence to move forward in a way that feels right for you.

Whatever has brought you to this directory today, know that change is possible. You don’t have to face these challenges alone -I’m here to walk alongside you as you take the first steps toward a more fulfilling and balanced life.

Before our first session, we will have had an initial telephone consultation to make sure I’m the right fit for you and your needs. This is a chance for you to ask any questions about therapy, and for me to get a sense of what has brought you to this point.

Our first session is all about getting to know each other and beginning to build a therapeutic relationship - whether it’s for career change psychotherapy, counselling for mental health, or relationship counselling. We’ll explore the main themes you’d like to work on, and I’ll take some notes to help map out your goals. These could be weekly or fortnightly, depending on what feels right for you, and they’ll give us something to focus on as we move forward. You’ll also be asked to sign the therapeutic agreement so that we’re both clear on how we’ll work together.

If we’re meeting face-to-face, we’ll begin by reflecting on your journey to the session and how you’ve been feeling leading up to this moment. If we’re meeting online, I’ll check in with how it feels to start therapy and make sure your space is private and comfortable.

During the session, I’ll keep track of time for us - 50 minutes for individual therapy or 90 minutes for relationship counselling - and I’ll pay attention to non-verbal cues as well as what you’re saying. Many clients tell me the time flies by, which often shows how absorbed we are in the process.

At the end of the session, I’ll ask for your feedback and suggest some goals for you to think about before we meet again. These are always flexible and designed to help you feel more in control of your journey.