Counselling and psychotherapy in Fernbrook
A quiet place to talk things through.
Four experienced therapists for anxiety, low mood, grief and relationships. See us in person near Fernbrook Park, or online from wherever you feel most at ease.
In person and online
Evenings and Saturdays
£35 places for students
You don’t need to know what to say. That’s what the first call is for.
Helen Marsh, founder
What we help with
You don’t have to have it all worked out.
All topics
Anxiety and worry
When your mind won’t switch off, or your body is on alert for no clear reason.
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Low mood
Feeling flat, tired or far away from yourself, for longer than feels right.
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Grief and loss
After a death, a miscarriage, a diagnosis or the end of something that mattered.
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Relationships
For couples, families and anyone stuck in the same argument again and again.
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Stress and burnout
When work, caring or just life has been too much for too long.
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Self-esteem
For the voice that says you’re not good enough, however much you do.
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Life changes
New parents, new jobs, moving, retiring, coming out, or the kids leaving home.
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Student life
Exam stress, homesickness, friendships and the pressure to be having the time of your life.
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How it works
Four small steps, at your pace.
Nothing is booked until you’re ready, and you can stop at any point.
1
A free 15-minute call
Tell us a little about what’s going on. We’ll answer your questions and suggest who might suit you. No obligation.
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Your first session
A gentle start. Your therapist explains confidentiality, asks what you’d like help with, and you see how it feels.
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Regular sessions
Usually weekly, 50 minutes, at the same time each week, in person or online.
4
Review together
Every six sessions or so we check in on how it’s going. You can stop, pause or carry on. It’s your choice.
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Most people who ring us aren’t sure counselling is for them. That’s fine. Ask us anything on the first call, and there’s no pressure to book.
Helen Marsh, founder of Linden
Fees
What sessions cost.
You pay per session, by card or bank transfer. No packages, no contracts, and 48 hours’ notice is all we ask if you need to cancel.
Fees & FAQ
Free
First call
15 minutes on the phone or video, to ask questions and find the right person.
£60 – £65
Individual session
50 minutes, in person or online. Most people come weekly.
£85
Couples session
75 minutes with Ruth, for couples and co-parents.
£35
Students and low income
A set number of places each term. Just ask on your first call.
The practice
A house, not a clinic.
Linden House is a Victorian house two minutes from Fernbrook Park. Rooms are soundproofed, sessions are spaced so you rarely meet anyone else, and there’s a separate way out.
Step-free room on the ground floor
Free on-street parking on Orchard Row
Online sessions by secure video
Tea, water and a box of tissues, always