COUNSELLING | PSYCHOTHERAPY | PSYCHOLOGY | ART THERAPY
in Blackheath Village & Online
Specialist Mental Health Support for Adolescents, Adults and Couples
Heathwell is a collective of highly experienced, independent therapists offering specialist support both in person in Blackheath Village, Southeast London, and online across the UK and Europe.
We work with individuals and couples, and our therapists are handpicked for their expertise and experience in areas such as couples therapy, neurodiverse relationships, narcissistic abuse, ADHD, autism, relational trauma, and teen therapy. All therapists at Heathwell are fully qualified and deeply experienced in their fields.
We are a local and UK-wide practice built on human connection, and your first point of contact is always with an experienced therapist.
Many people come to us unsure where to begin. We take the time to understand what you need, explore what you’re hoping for, and help you connect with someone whose training, experience, and personality are the right match for you. We believe therapy works best when you are with the right person.
If you’re not sure what kind of support is right for you, you’re welcome to get in touch. We’re here to help you think it through.
Why choose us?
Highly experienced therapists with advanced specialist training
Careful, human matching with no automated systems
Therapy in nine languages
Flexible sessions: in-person in Blackheath, online UK-wide, or hybrid
Support in matching you with the right therapist
Early morning, evening, and weekend availability
24 hours response to all enquiries
Transparent fees, profiles, and qualifications
A practice grounded in real relationships and human connection
Not sure what you need? We’re here to guide you through the steps.
Meet our Practitioners
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Elena Miari
Relationship therapist & Psychotherapist
Approach: Existential & Integrative
Works with: Adults, Couples
Specialisms: Infidelity, Narcissistic Abuse, Relational Trauma, Betrayal, ADHD, Couples Counselling
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Ricardo da Costa
Psychotherapist
Works with: Children, Adolescents, Adults, Parents
Specialisms: Attachment, Adolescent Therapy, Parent work, Addictions, Childhood Trauma, Anxiety and Depression
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Sarah Bastianello
Psychotherapist
Approach: Psychodynamic
Works with: Adolescents, Women, Parents
Specialisms: Early Attachment, Adolescent Therapy, Relational Difficulties, Low mood, Childhood trauma, Supporting parents with children who have additional needs.
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Trish Riley
Psychosexual & Relationship Psychotherapist
Approach: Psychosexual & Relational
Works with: Couples and adults
Specialisms: High and low sexual desire, Communication challenges, Erectile difficulties, Vaginismus, Dyspareunia, Orgasm problems, Depression, Sex anxiety, Attachment issues, Narcissistic Abuse
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Dr. George Samoilis
Psychologist
Approach: Integrative, Relational
Works with: Adults
Specialisms: Male mental health, LGBTQI+, Neurodiversity (Autism & ADHD), Anxiety, Depression
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Funmi Deinde
Psychotherapist
Approach: Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy (DIT)
Works with: Older Adults, Adults
Specialisms: Autism, Relationship Problems, Depression, Anxiety, Low Mood, Older Adults’ Mental Health, Women’s Mental Health, Global Majority Communities’ Mental Health
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Arran Knight
Counsellor
Approach: Psychosynthesis, Transpersonal
Works with: Adults, men, couples, groups
Specialisms: Couples therapy, men’s mental health, early childhood experiences, embodiment and somatic awareness
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Alina Krost
Counsellor
Approach: Integrative, Person Centred, Expressive Arts Therapy
Works with: Adults
Specialisms: ADHD, Autism, History of Domestic Violence, Women’s Mental Health, Bereavement, Relational Trauma
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Kellie High
Art Therapist & Psychotherapist
Approach: Art therapy, Psychodynamic, Psychoanalytical
Works with: Children, Teens, Adults, Older Adults
Specialisms: Trauma and Emotional Wellbeing, Children’s Mental Health, Learning difficulties, Life transitions
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Poppy Oldham
Art Therapist & Psychotherapist
Approach: Art therapy, Psychodynamic,
Works with: Teens (16+), Adults, Older Adults
Specialisms: Teen counselling, Neurodiversity, LGBTQIA+ Identities, Individuals who hear voices, see visions and hold unusual beliefs
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Jacqueline Jones
Psychosexual & Relationship Therapist, Clinical Sexologist
Approach: Clinical Sexology, Relationship Therapy, Psychosexual
Works with: Individuals, couples & throuples
Specialisms: Problematic Porn and Sex Use. Compulsive Sexual Behaviour (CSB), Out of Control Sexual Behaviour , Obesity and Sex, Gender, Sex and Relationship Diversity
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Marine Vernet
Psychotherapist
Approach: Integrative, Existential, Relational
Works with: Adults
Specialisms: Relationships, intimacy, Identity, Self-esteem, Trauma, Fantasies, Abuse, Anxiety, Depression
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Úna McNulty
Psychotherapist
Approach: Integrative
Works with: Adults and young people
Specialisms: Eating disorders, Trauma, Childhood attachment issues, individuals presenting with co-morbid conditions such as ASD, PTSD, OCD, Personality disorders.