Welcome to Pensieve

In-Person and Online Counselling | Life Coaching

A space to untangle your mind. Find Clarity. Restore Calm

Available online |in-person from Milborne St Andrew, serving Blandford, Dorchester and Central Dorset.

Available Online |In-Person
from Milborne St Andrew,
Serving Blandford, Dorchester
& Central Dorset.

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Established: 2017. Mental Health Support for Teenagers, Adults, including Neurodivergence

Hi, I’m Nicky

It can be incredibly hard to try to figure it all out on your own.

Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, stress, depression, or are exhausted from navigating this world, these feelings are often the result of a constant clash between your inner world and the world around you.

My practice is inspired by the concept of a ‘Pensieve‘ – the kind of space where you can put the world on hold for a while and work through what is troubling you from a fresh perspective. Having a space to offload makes it easier to gain new insights and find ways forward that work for you.

This is your journey, and there is no judgment or expectation to do things a certain way. You don’t need to have the ‘right’ words or a clear plan; we simply begin where you are. Together, we will untangle your thoughts and feelings so that you feel more grounded, comfortable in your own skin and more confident making choices that work for you.

I am an Anxiety UK–approved therapist. I offer a blend of person-centred counselling and health and life coaching within a trauma-informed framework. I work with adults and teenagers, including neurodivergent clients.

If you’re looking for a place to simply ‘be’, work through what’s troubling you, and become more ‘you’ again, I would love to hear from you.

Get in Touch

Arranging a free, no-obligation, no-pressure chat is easy; simply text or email to take the first step.

Read more about how I work with the nervous system, attachment patterns, and internal battles to help you feel more like you.

My approach

Short-term focused sessions to support specific topics or dilemmas, or open-ended, long-term therapy for self-discovery, exploring relational patterns and working through trauma.

In-person, online, and telephone sessions are available.

Get in Touch

Nicky

Private Health Insurance & Corporate Schemes

Registered Healthcare Provider with Healthcode. Accepting:

Vitality Health
Alliance Health Corporate

Areas of Support

Every life transition and struggle shows up uniquely in our minds and bodies. Below are the common areas which are often intertwined.

Gateway link to relationship counselling and parts work in Milborne St Andrew, Blandford, and Dorchester.

The relationship with Yourself

Lack of trust
Emotional distance
People pleasing
Conflict
Fear of rejection/abandonment
Absorbing and feeling responsible for others’ emotions

Bridging gaps in understanding, learning where your responsibilities end and another’s begin (healthy personal boundaries).

More about Your Relationships

Stress

Irritable, impatient or wired
Burdened or overwhelmed
Racing thoughts that won’t stop
Worried
Tense
Restless

Providing a grounded space to deconstruct and contain emotional overload before exploring each source of stress from a grounded perspective.

More about Supporting Stress

Anxiety

Feeling tense, nervous
Difficulty concentrating
Avoiding things that cause anxiety
Worrying about anxiety itself.
Racing thoughts
Panic attacks

Quieting the inner alarm system, working through concerns in manageable, intentional steps.

More about Anxiety Counselling

Depression

Guilt for being depressed
Numb
Loss of interest
Low self-confidence or self-esteem
Hopeless
Feeling tired all the time

Together, we quieten the inner critic and gently reconnect you to yourself and the world.

More about Depression Therapy

Trauma

Difficulty feeling any emotions
Scared or panicked
Hypervigilant
Shock
Shame
Self-blame

Using trauma-informed frameworks, we safely process stored distress to enable you to feel more present.

More about Therapy for Trauma

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Grief and Loss

Confusion
Anger
Unable to grieve
Shock
Waves of intense emotions
Depression

Processing the complex emotions of loss, finding gentle ways to carry and honour your loss.

More about Grief Counselling

Reclaiming your momentum: Life and Health Coaching

Gateway link to forward-focused life coaching and self-actualisation in Dorset.

In-Person Coaching in Milborne St Andrew, Dorset & Online Nationwide

Sometimes, the feelings you are carrying aren’t about the past but are a call to attention about your present life. You may be coming to coaching feeling ready for change, seeking balance, or looking to break free from the humdrum before numbness becomes a permanent feature.

Sometimes, you have no idea what you want, but you know you want more than what life has handed you.

Whether you are facing a pivotal point in your life or navigating the practical weight of a chronic health condition, you don’t have to figure out your next steps alone.

Explore the two distinct ways we can work together to help you move forward with clarity, confidence, and direction:

Life Coaching and Transitions

A dedicated, trauma-informed space to manage the practical, physical, and emotional impact of short- or long-term chronic illness and carer fatigue.

Health and Illness Coaching

Your Sessions, Your Way

Gateway link to bespoke therapy frameworks and confidential online counselling in Blandford, Dorset.

Counselling and coaching sessions are shaped around how you naturally think, feel, and communicate. This includes supporting neurodivergent needs:

- Attention & Focus: Pacing our conversations to match your natural cognitive style.
- Sensory Sensitivity: Creating our physical environment or online setup that respects your sensory comfort.
- Processing Experiences: Giving you the time you need to explore your world without pressure.
- In-Person or Online: You can mix and match formats to fit your varying routines, energy levels or lifestyle needs.

From traditional reflection that talking therapy provides to a more creative approach to counselling and coaching, to support your natural processing style.

Tailored Sessions

Information & Fees

60-Minute Session: £55
90-Minute Session: £75
(In-person, online, and telephone counselling and coaching).

I offer a free 30-minute, no-obligation phone or Zoom call, where you can ask any questions and get an idea of whether we might be a good fit to work together.

A limited number of concessionary rates are available. Please enquire if this would be helpful for you.

Private Health Insurance & Corporate Schemes

I am a Registered Healthcare Provider with Healthcode, allowing me to accept clients funded through private medical insurance and corporate health trusts. I am currently recognised by:

Vitality Health
Alliance Health Corporate
Anxiety UK (Approved Therapist Scheme)

Please contact your respective insurer or corporate provider to confirm your eligibility and secure your pre-authorisation code prior to starting therapy.

Ready to take that first step?

If you would like to chat about how my counselling and coaching services in Dorset can support your unique path, please get in touch to arrange an informal chat.

Get In Touch