Make sense of what is happening.
A calm, confidential space to explore anxiety, low mood, stress, grief, relationship difficulties and patterns that may once have helped you cope but no longer serve you in the same way.
Face-to-face and online counselling in Melton Mowbray
Feel heard.
Find clarity.
Move forward.
Warm, collaborative private counselling and life coaching for individual adults aged 18 and over. Face-to-face counselling is available in Melton Mowbray, with online counselling wherever you are. A thoughtful space to understand what you are experiencing and find a way forward that feels right for you.
Melton MowbrayConfidentialLocal & online
You are not broken. What feels difficult can be met with understanding rather than judgement.
Find your own way forward.
Reflective, forward-focused support to understand what matters to you, clarify choices and turn meaningful intentions into manageable next steps.
How I can help
Begin with your experience,
not a label.
You may be living with worry that is hard to switch off, feeling low or overwhelmed, carrying work or financial pressure, or trying to find your way through loss, relationship strain or a major life change. We begin with what life is like for you and explore it together, at a pace and in a way that feels right for you.
- Anxiety counselling for excessive worry or overthinking
- Low mood, depression or lack of motivation
- Stress, burnout or work pressure
- Bereavement, grief or loss
- Relationship difficulties or family strain
- Loneliness, isolation or feeling disconnected
- Financial worry or uncertainty about the future
- Confidence or feeling stuck
- Understand who you are and your needs
- Clarify your values, life direction and purpose
- Neurodiversity — ADHD and autism counselling for adults
- Spiritual counselling or questions about the meaning and purpose of life
What to expect
Unhurried, collaborative
and shaped around you.
There is no perfect way to begin and no pressure to arrive with a fixed goal. You can bring whatever feels present, and we take it one conversation at a time.
Get in touch
Send a message or question. You do not need to explain everything or find the right words before making contact.
Meet as people
Our first conversation is a chance to talk, ask questions and notice whether working together feels comfortable and helpful.
Explore together
At your pace, we pay attention to thoughts, feelings and what you notice in your body, making room for understanding and change.
About me & my approach
Grounded in experience,
centred on you.
I’m Nic Higham, a male counsellor in Melton Mowbray, BACP-registered and also qualified as a life coach. I completed my counsellor training in 2009 and now offer face-to-face sessions in Melton Mowbray as well as online appointments.
I have worked in mental health services since 2004, including more than a decade in the NHS. My roles have included service transformation, serving as an elected governor and teaching mindfulness at an NHS recovery college. I later led mental health service-improvement programmes for a national social justice charity, helping to strengthen choice and autonomy for marginalised communities.
That experience continues to shape the way I work: with respect for your knowledge of your own life, curiosity about what you are experiencing and care for the circumstances that have brought you here. I do not see you as a problem to be fixed or myself as the expert on your life.
My counselling is collaborative and integrative, drawing on person-centred and humanistic approaches and adapting to you rather than following one rigid method. Life coaching shares the same collaborative foundation while giving more attention to your choices, direction and practical movement towards what matters.
See if we feel like a good fitClient feedback
What clients
have shared.
Nic Higham has been a godsend. From where I was at the start of my journey to where I am now is just amazing how far I have come. I feel comfortable talking to Nic and he helped me realise a lot of things. I needed help for a long time and I can honestly say Nic has saved me. I cannot wait to continue this journey and growth.
Client
A very non-judgemental space to explore your own journey...and a very honest therapist. You get the feeling he really cares.
Client
Client names are withheld to protect privacy. These comments reflect individual experiences.
Local and online sessions
Melton Mowbray LE13,
Leicestershire & online.
LocationAround 6 minutes by car from the town centre and railway station
OnlineVideo call appointments available
Sessions50 minutes
Fees£30–£70 sliding scale
Phone01664 431631
Face-to-face counselling and life coaching sessions take place in a quiet residential setting in Melton Mowbray LE13, around six minutes by car from both the town centre and Melton Mowbray railway station. The Centrebus MC2 town service stops nearby. The full address is shared privately when arranging your first session, and online sessions are available wherever you are.
People come to private counselling for different reasons. Some are looking for an alternative to NHS therapy in Leicestershire and would rather not wait. Others have tried a structured programme such as CBT and want something more open-ended. Others simply want a confidential space that is theirs. Whatever brings you here, sessions are available face to face in Melton Mowbray or online across Leicestershire.
Melton MowbrayAsfordbyThurmastonQueniboroughSystonOnline anywhere
Counselling near Thurmaston
If you live in or around Thurmaston and would like help with anxiety, stress, low mood or relationship difficulties, you can meet with me in Melton Mowbray or choose online counselling from home.
Mental health help near Syston
Looking for support can feel daunting. Private counselling offers people in Syston a calm, confidential place to talk through worry, overwhelm, loneliness, loss or a difficult period of change.
Self-care and counselling near Asfordby
If you have been searching for self-care activities near Asfordby, counselling or coaching can help you understand what restores you and develop realistic ways to care for yourself in everyday life.
Life coaching near Queniborough
For people in Queniborough who feel stuck or uncertain about what comes next, life coaching provides reflective support to clarify priorities, strengthen confidence and take manageable steps forward.
Common questions
A little more about
getting started.
Who do you work with?
I offer one-to-one counselling for adults aged 18 and over. I do not offer couples counselling, family therapy or counselling for children and young people.
Do I need to know exactly what I want to talk about?
No. There is no fixed agenda and you do not need a polished explanation. We can begin with whatever feels most present, even if that is simply a sense that something is not quite right.
Is counselling confidential?
Counselling is private. The usual limits to confidentiality, including situations involving serious risk or legal requirements, will be explained clearly before we begin.
What are sessions like?
Sessions are conversational and unhurried. We may untangle something confusing, connect past and present, or stay close to what you are thinking, feeling and noticing in your body. There is no script to follow.
Do you offer affordable counselling in Melton Mowbray?
Each session lasts 50 minutes, with fees offered on a sliding scale from £30 to £70, so that affordable private counselling in Melton Mowbray is available to people on different incomes.
Do you offer anxiety counselling in Melton Mowbray?
Yes. Counselling can offer space to understand what may be contributing to anxiety, persistent worry, stress, low mood or feeling overwhelmed. We work with your experience as a whole person rather than treating you as a list of symptoms.
Can I start counselling without waiting for NHS therapy?
Yes. Private counselling is an alternative to NHS therapy for adults in Melton Mowbray and across Leicestershire: there is no referral and no waiting list, so we can arrange a first conversation whenever you feel ready. I worked in NHS mental health services for more than a decade and hold them in high regard. Private counselling is not better, simply another route, and one where you decide the timing.
I have tried CBT — is this different?
It can be. CBT is structured and usually runs for a set number of sessions. If you are looking for an alternative to CBT in Leicestershire, my work is more open-ended: together we gain insight, clarity and self-acceptance, identify what you value and how you want to live, and understand your needs and find workable ways to meet them, all within a supportive relationship. If a structured, time-limited approach did not fit you, this way of working may suit you better.
What is the difference between counselling and life coaching?
Counselling offers room to understand emotional difficulties, relationships and the influence of past or present experiences. Life coaching uses the same collaborative approach with a stronger focus on choices, direction and practical change.
Can we work together online?
Yes. Counselling and life coaching sessions are available online, so you can access support wherever you are.
I’m looking for counselling near me — which areas do you serve?
If you live in Melton Mowbray or nearby, face-to-face counselling is available locally. I also welcome adults from Asfordby, Thurmaston, Queniborough, Syston and surrounding Leicestershire areas, with online counselling available wherever you are.
Where are face-to-face sessions held?
Sessions are held in a quiet residential setting around six minutes by car from Melton Mowbray town centre and railway station. The Centrebus MC2 town service stops nearby. The full address is shared privately when we arrange your first session.
How do I know if you are the right counsellor for me?
A good working relationship matters. Our first conversation gives us both room to ask questions and get a sense of whether my warm, collaborative way of working feels right for you.
Book an appointment
Choose a time that
works for you.
If you are ready to arrange a session, use the calendar to view current availability and book directly. Sessions last 50 minutes, with a sliding-scale fee of £30–£70. If you would prefer to ask a question first, the confidential enquiry form is just below.
Ask a question firstTake the first step
Come as you are. We can begin from there.
If you are considering counselling or life coaching in Melton Mowbray, elsewhere in Leicestershire or online, you are welcome to make contact. You do not need to have everything understood before we speak.
- Your message goes privately to the practice
- You don’t need to explain everything at once
- There is no obligation to book
Prefer to talk?
01664 431631