Jessica Bainbridge

I offer sessions on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings (3pm – 7pm), as well as Saturdays (11am – 2pm). This provides flexibility for those balancing work, family, or other commitments.

You’re welcome to get in touch to arrange a time that suits you.

If you’re here, you might be feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, stuck, or unsure where to begin. You may feel like you’re keeping things going on the outside while struggling underneath, or finding it hard to switch off. It’s okay if things feel unclear right now.

I’m a humanistic integrative counsellor based in Blandford, Dorset, offering online and telephone counselling for adults across the UK. I provide a calm, supportive space where you can feel heard, understood, and begin to make sense of what you’re going through at your own pace.

I often support people who are experiencing anxiety, overthinking, or going through a period of change. This might relate to work, relationships, identity, or life transitions such as becoming a parent.

Sessions are a space where you can talk openly about whatever feels important to you. There’s no pressure to have the “right words” or to know exactly what to say, we can begin wherever you are.

At the heart of my work is building a trusting relationship where you feel safe, understood, and able to be yourself. I’ll work alongside you in a calm, supportive, and non-judgemental way, helping you explore your thoughts and feelings and gently make sense of what’s going on for you.

Therapy offers a space to step back from the demands of everyday life and spend some time focusing on yourself, something that isn’t always easy to prioritise.

I aim to make the process feel steady and approachable, whether you’re new to therapy or returning to it. You don’t need to have the “right words” or a clear starting point, we can begin wherever you are.

As an integrative counsellor, I adapt how I work to suit you. Some sessions may be more reflective, helping you explore patterns or past experiences, while others focus on what’s feeling most present for you right now.

I work with people who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or navigating change, including anxiety, stress, burnout, and relationship difficulties. I also support people experiencing loss in a broad sense, whether that’s bereavement or the loss of a role, identity, or expectation in life.

I have a particular interest in supporting life transitions, especially where identity or roles are shifting, such as becoming a parent, perinatal and postnatal experiences, or balancing work and family life.

At the heart of my work is the relationship we build together. I see therapy as a collaborative process, where you can feel supported, understood, and able to explore things in a way that feels safe for you.

Sessions are 50 minutes and take place online or by telephone, offering flexibility around your day-to-day commitments.

Whether you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply in need of space to think, we can begin wherever you are.

You don’t need to have everything figured out before starting therapy. We can take things at your pace and find a way of working that feels right for you.

The first session is a chance for us to meet and begin to get a sense of one another. We can explore what’s brought you to therapy and what you might need, as well as whether working together feels like the right fit for you.

Starting therapy can feel like a big step, so there’s no expectation to share everything straight away. We can take things at a pace that feels comfortable. I may ask some gentle questions about your current situation, what you’re hoping for, and any relevant background, and you’re always welcome to ask me questions too.

Sessions are 50 minutes and take place online or by telephone across the UK.

The first session is charged at the same rate as ongoing sessions, but there’s no obligation to continue. What matters most is that you feel it’s the right space for you.

My standard fee is £45 per session. I also offer a limited number of reduced-fee spaces for counselling trainees, you’re welcome to get in touch to discuss current availability.

If you’re unsure about starting therapy, it’s completely okay to take your time, we can begin with a conversation and see how it feels.