Matt Sweet Counselling & Psychotherapy (Psych Dip, & BA Hons)
Welcome to a therapeutic space shaped by kindness, not judgement.
Professional Counselling & Psychotherapy Services
Looking for professional counselling or psychotherapy in Paignton, Torquay, or across South Devon? I offer a safe, kind, and non-judgemental space to explore what is troubling you. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or deeper patterns of distress, our sessions provide support to help you move forward.
Appointments are typically weekly or agreed to suit your needs. Together, we’ll explore your personal history, significant life events, and the emotions impacting your daily life. My aim is to help you find clarity, develop coping strategies, and experience those “light-bulb moments” that bring positive change.
What happens in a therapeutic relationship with Matt Sweet Counselling & Psychotherapy?
An Introductory Consultation Call to learn about you, your life and how I can help. I will ask if you want to do counselling or psychotherapy - and suggest a route if you are unsure.
We will look at our diaries and book an available appointment in Torquay, Paignton or online that suits you.
You will be offered a professional space to do the work around loving-kindness and be supported through this unbelievably hard work in counselling or psychotherapy.
Each weekly or agreed appointment will last 50 minutes where you will experience a dedicated and confidential space to share what you are feeling using non-judgemental talk therapy.
Our work will conclude when the factors negatively effecting your life dissolve, or you come to be in a healthier relationship with yourself.
What is Integrative Counselling & Psychotherapy?
Choosing the right therapist can be daunting. My integrative approach is kind, professional and ethical. In our work we will explore your thoughts and emotions using counselling or psychotherapy without pressure. I pride myself on being a BACP-registered counsellor and psychotherapist in Torbay & South Devon.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a structured, short psychotherapy designed to identify and change negative thought patterns and behaviours. teaching effective coping strategies, CBT helps improve mental health and reduces symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress.
Psychodynamic Therapy
Psychodynamic psychotherapy is a therapeutic approach that explores unconscious thoughts and past experiences to understand current behaviours and emotional struggles. It helps individuals gain deeper self-awareness, fostering long-term emotional growth and improved mental well-being.
Humanistic Therapy
Humanistic therapy with a mind and body focus emphasises personal growth and self-awareness by integrating values and beliefs into the therapeutic process. It helps individuals connect with a higher purpose, foster emotional healing and a deeper sense of meaning in life.
Counselling & Psychotherapy Services
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Counselling For Emotions & Feelings
For When Life Feels Like Too Much - or Not Enough
This counselling space is for those moments when you feel sadness, anger, confusion, or numbness but don’t know where to turn. You don’t need a label or a plan - just the willingness to talk. I’ll meet you with warmth, patience and a non-judgemental ear, helping you reconnect with what matters most.
£60 per session
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Psychotherapy for Mental Health & Emotional Support
For those ready to go deeper
This is longer-term therapeutic work that explores the emotional roots of pain, patterns of behaviour, and the meaning beneath your suffering. With a gentle, respectful approach, psychotherapy offers space to grow - at your pace - supported by clear ethical boundaries and enduring kindness.
£80 per session
About Me
With over 30 years of life experience in Torbay and South Devon, I’ve worked in the local community in sectors like the NHS, Shekinah Mission, and the railway, gaining a deep understanding of how our local culture shapes us. I know the challenges we face - from accessing overwhelmed public services to the need for personal connection in an increasingly digital world. I’m committed to offering a space where you feel truly heard, seen, and supported.
As a former shift worker with 17 years of experience, I’ve lived through the struggles of unhealthy lifestyle patterns. My personal journey of overcoming these challenges, combined with my qualifications in personal training, corrective exercise, Hatha yoga, and mindfulness, allows me to offer a truly integrative approach to therapy. I’ve retrained in integrative counselling and psychology to a postgraduate level and utilise techniques from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), psychodynamic, and humanistic therapies. This combination enables me to address complex emotional and mental health issues holistically.
Paul, Plymouth
"I felt totally at ease when I met Matt Sweet. I am ever so grateful for his help and advice. He's an absolute gentleman.
It has made a massive difference. After years of pain I now feel I have the tools to help me move forward."
Liane, Devon
"Thank you for the work we have done together. I have found it really helpful."
Peter, London
Matt is authentic, real, transparent. That's precisely why he's an amazing Psychotherapist, who can sit with you in whatever kind of pain you are in. He holds a totally unconditional space for you to explore whatever is within you, without judgment, reservation or guidance. Matt has a natural ability to help empower you, to help you to go on your journey within, to explore and discover what is there. I can confidently recommend Matt as a bespoke Psychotherapist and Counsellor.
Ready To Take The Next Step?
I offer a 30 minute free introductory call to help you determine if I’m the right fit for you. Send an email or contact form and I'll reply promptly with a suggested appointed time. I look forward to speaking with you soon.
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