Counselling & Life Coaching in Milborne St Andrew

Pensieve - Pool of Thoughts. A space to untangle your mind and find clarity.

Welcome to Pensieve.

This is a space to slow things down, make sense of what’s happening, and begin to feel more grounded in yourself.

As an Anxiety UK-approved, person-centred counsellor, I believe you already have an inner wisdom to navigate your life; sometimes you just need someone alongside you while you learn to trust it and regulate your nervous system.

This is your journey, and there is no judgment or expectation to do things a certain way.  Just us working together in a way that feels right for you.

If you’re looking for a place to simply ‘be’, where you can gently work through difficult feelings and begin to get to know yourself more deeply and find a way forward that feels right for you, I would love to hear from you.

Reflective Practice and Somatic Awareness.

Your Way

Counselling and coaching sessions are shaped around how you naturally think, feel, and communicate, including differences in attention, sensory sensitivity, or how you process experiences.

I work in a flexible, person-centred way, responding to what feels most helpful for you at the time.

Sessions may feel conversational and free-flowing, more structured, or quieter and more reflective, depending on what you need that day. We might explore thoughts, emotions, or body sensations, and sometimes use imagery or metaphor where helpful.

  • Tailoring sessions to suit you – Helping you feel more comfortable.
  • In-Person | Online – Mix and match to fit varying routines.
  • Creativity in Counselling – Expressing yourself in your own way.
Session pace and structure

I have no agenda. We work at a pace that feels manageable for you, and nothing needs to be prepared in advance unless you would like to.There is no right way. We work with whatever feels natural for you.

Get in touch

If you’re unsure where to start, you’re welcome to get in touch; we can figure it out together.

Fees

  • 60-Minute Session: £60
  • 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. Payment and cancellation policy.

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.

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 a warm, informal conversation.

Ready to take that first step?

Nicky x