Heathwell Counselling & Psychotherapy

Expert Mental Health support, serving the local community

Welcome to our practice

At Heathwell, we’re proud to be part of the Blackheath community, offering therapy both locally and online. We know that finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming and sometimes confusing, which is why we strive to make the process simple and personal. With our flexible, client-first approach, we take the time to understand your unique needs and offer support tailored to you. We’re proud to offer therapy in different languages and work with a wide range of clients, including families, couples, parents, young people, and individuals of all ages.

Our vision is to create a mental health service in this beautiful, accessible part of Southeast London, where the community’s diverse needs are met in one place. Unlike larger services, Heathwell is run by counsellors and psychotherapists who have lived and worked locally for years—we know this area, and we care about the people in it.

We’d love to hear from you. Reach out for an informal chat, and let’s explore how we can support you on your journey.

Our Specialisms

ADHD
Couples Therapy
Anxiety
Attachment issues
Narcissistic Abuse
Adolescent Therapy
Childhood trauma
Relationship difficulties
Life transitions
Disordered eating
Substance Misuse
Sexual Difficulties
Support with parenting
Psychosexual Therapy

Meet our practitioners

Elena Miari (MBACP, BSc, PgDip, MSc)

Elena is an Existential Psychotherapist, specialising in ADHD and narcissistic abuse. She has extensive experience working with binge eating, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, and life transitions.
Elena works with individuals and couples.
Ricardo da Costa (MBACP, BCP, BSc, MA)

Ricardo is a psychodynamic psychotherapist with over a decade of experience working across the lifespan, from children and teenagers to families and adults. He specialises in working with addictions, childhood trauma, and family dynamics, with a focus on supporting parents and young people.
Ricardo works with teenagers, parents, and adults
Sarah Bastianello (MSc, MA, BSc, PgDip)

Sarah is an accredited psychodynamic psychotherapist with years of experience across various sectors—including inpatient NHS hospitals, community settings, schools, and mental health charities. She is specialising in early attachment and relational difficulties, low mood childhood trauma, and supporting parents with children who have additional needs.
Sarah works with teenagers and adults,
Jacqueline Jones (MA, COSRT General, NCIP reg.))

Jacqueline is a Clinical Sexologist and Relationship Therapist. For clients who feel their sex lives may be out of control, Jacqueline also offers specialised Sex and Porn Addiction Therapy.
Her specialisms include: Compulsive Sexual Behaviour (CSB), Out of Control Sexual Behaviour , Obesity and Sex, Gender, Sex and Relationship Diversity.
Jacqueline works with individuals and couples.
Úna McNulty (NCPS accr. BSc, PgDip)

Una is an integrative counsellor. She specialises in eating disorders, trauma, and childhood attachment issues. She has extensive experience working with individuals presenting with co-morbid conditions such as ASD, PTSD, OCD, and personality disorders.
Una works with adults and young people.