Intro call
Free 15 min
- By phone or video
- Ask anything about how we work
- No obligation to book
The practice
Fernlow is a small practice of four therapists in a converted print shop off Alder Street. We see adults and couples who feel stuck, anxious, worn out or just not quite themselves, and we go at a pace that feels safe.
Step-free rooms with a garden door, so you can arrive and leave without walking through a waiting room if you'd rather not.
Neurodivergent-friendly. We send a short plan before your first session, you can take breaks whenever you like, and online sessions work fine with the camera off.
Mornings, evenings and Saturdays, because life doesn't stop for a 2 pm appointment.
- 4therapists, each with their own room
- 15 minfree intro call, no commitment
- 2 weeksusual wait for a first session
- 6 daysa week, Monday to Saturday
What we help with
Five ways in. Every one of them starts with a free, unhurried 15-minute call.
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Individual therapy
One-to-one sessions for adults. We look at what keeps repeating in your moods, relationships and days, and work out together what could change.
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Couples therapy
For couples who keep having the same argument, or have stopped talking. Sessions with both of you, and now and then one-to-one.
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Anxiety and stress
Worry that won't switch off, panic, burnout, bad sleep. Practical things to try on the hard days, and time to understand where it comes from.
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Online sessions
Video or phone, from wherever you feel comfortable. Camera off is fine. Good for busy weeks, small towns and anyone who'd rather stay home.
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Free 15-minute intro call
A short, no-pressure chat to see if we're a good fit. Ask anything about how we work. If we're not right for you, we'll suggest where to look.
Book the call
Four steps
How it works
No forms to fill in beforehand and no pressure to commit. You can stop at any step.
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Step 1
Book a free call
Send the form or ring us. We'll find 15 minutes that suit you, by phone or video, and answer whatever you want to ask.
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Step 2
Meet your therapist
Your first session is about getting to know you. You don't need to know what to say. Working that out is part of our job.
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Step 3
Find your rhythm
Most people come weekly, some fortnightly. Every few weeks we look back together at how it's going and what to change.
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Step 4
Finish when you're ready
There's no minimum number of sessions. When you feel ready to stop, we plan a last session together so it ends well.
Who you'll talk to
Four therapists with different backgrounds and one shared habit: listening first, advice later, and only if you want it.
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Nadia Brennan
Psychotherapist, founder
Twenty years in practice. Works with grief, big life changes and patterns that keep coming back.
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Tomás Ferreira
Couples therapist
Helps couples slow down the arguments that go in circles. Sessions in English and Portuguese.
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Ruth Adeyemi
Counsellor
Anxiety, stress and burnout. Practical, warm, and good at making the first session feel ordinary.
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Ivo Lindqvist
Therapist, online sessions
Sees clients by video and phone, early mornings and evenings. Calm, patient, fine with long silences.
Fees
Three prices, no packages, no small print. You pay after each session.
Individual session
$95 50 min
- In the room or online
- Weekly or fortnightly
- Same fee for all four therapists
Couples session
$140 75 min
- Both of you together
- Occasional one-to-one sessions at $95
- In the room or online
Lower-fee places from $55. We keep a few each week for students and anyone on a tight budget. Ask on your intro call, no proof needed.
Cancelling is free up to 48 hours before a session. After that we charge the full fee, unless something truly unexpected happened.
Kind words
Sample reviewsI put off calling for a year. The intro call was so ordinary and kind that I booked a first session the same week.
We came in barely speaking. Tomás never took sides, which was exactly what we needed. We still use the “pause” he taught us.
Being allowed to keep my camera off is the only reason online sessions worked for me. Nobody made it a thing.
Ruth gave me things to try on the bad days, not just things to think about. My sleep came back before I noticed.
Questions
The things people usually ask before the first call.
Do I need a referral from a doctor?
No. You can contact us directly. If you're already seeing a doctor or psychiatrist, you're welcome to tell us on the intro call, but it isn't required.
What happens on the free intro call?
It's 15 minutes by phone or video. We ask what's bringing you to therapy in a sentence or two, explain how we work and answer your questions. Then you decide, with no follow-up emails if you'd rather not.
Is what I say confidential?
Yes. What you share stays between you and your therapist. The rare exceptions, such as a serious risk to someone's safety, are explained in plain words in your first session.
How many sessions will I need?
It depends on you. Some people come for six sessions, others for a year or longer. We review together every few weeks, and you can stop whenever you want.
Can I switch between the room and online?
Yes, at any time and for any reason. Just let your therapist know before the session.
Is Fernlow an emergency service?
No. We can't respond to urgent situations and we don't monitor messages out of hours. If you or someone else is in danger, call your local emergency number.
Book
Let's find a time to talk.
Pick a topic, tell us how to reach you, and we'll reply within one working day to arrange your free 15-minute intro call.
- Call (503) 555-0147, Mon–Fri 9:00–17:00
- Email hello@fernlow.example