Our Services
At Heathwell, we offer counselling and psychotherapy for children, teenagers, adults and couples. As a multidisciplinary practice, our therapists work across a number of approaches and session formats, so that the support you receive can be shaped around what you are looking for. Sessions take place in person at our practice in Blackheath, South East London, online across the UK and internationally, or through a combination of the two where that suits the work.
If you are unsure which service or therapist would be right for you, that is very common, and you don’t need to have it worked out before getting in touch. We will talk with you about what has brought you to therapy and help you find a good fit.
Individual Therapy
We offer individual counselling and psychotherapy for children, teenagers and adults, supporting anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties and life changes. Our specialisms include relational trauma, narcissistic abuse, and support following betrayal and infidelity. We also offer ADHD and autism informed therapy.
Our team includes therapists with decades of experience and a range of approaches, including EMDR, art psychotherapy, psychodynamic therapy, CBT, existential and integrative therapy. We can help you find someone whose way of working suits you, whether you are looking for short term or ongoing support, in person in Blackheath or online across the UK and Europe.
Couples Therapy
Couples therapy is a core specialism at Heathwell. Our team includes 17 couples clinicians, five of whom offer in person sessions in Blackheath. They bring a range of approaches and specialist experience, helping us match you with someone who understands the particular difficulties you are facing.
We have strong specialisms in infidelity and affair recovery, international and intercultural couples, and neurodiverse and mixed neurotype relationships. Our team also includes three psychosexual therapists who work with sexual difficulties, differences in desire and intimacy concerns.
We support couples who want to rebuild trust, address recurring conflict or reconnect after a period of distance. We also work with those who are unsure whether to stay together or need support through separation.
We offer weekly and fortnightly therapy, Single Session Therapy and couples intensives, with appointments in Blackheath and online across the UK and Europe.
Group Therapy
Group therapy offers a place to speak about what you are going through, hear from others with related experiences and feel less alone. With support from an experienced facilitator, you can explore difficulties, understand familiar patterns and try different ways of relating to others.
At Heathwell, our groups include support for women recovering from narcissistic abuse, a men’s process group and a dads’ group. Some focus on a particular experience and combine discussion with practical guidance. Others offer ongoing space to explore feelings and relationships.
Groups are available in person in Blackheath or online, depending on the group. Visit our groups page for current dates, fees and how to join.
Couples Intensives
Couples intensives offer extended time to focus on your relationship, with half day and full day options available in person and online. They may suit couples dealing with infidelity, a loss of trust or longstanding conflict, as well as those whose schedules make weekly therapy difficult.
The longer format gives you time to explore what has happened, understand the patterns between you and consider what comes next. Before booking, you will speak with the therapist about your circumstances and whether an intensive would suit you.
Psychosexual Therapy
Our team includes three psychosexual therapists who support individuals and couples with sexual and intimacy difficulties. These may include sexual anxiety, differences in desire, difficulties with arousal or orgasm, sexual pain, or changes following illness, parenthood or menopause.
Talking about sex can feel uncomfortable, especially if you have kept your concerns to yourself for a long time. Our therapists offer space to speak openly, understand what may be contributing to the difficulty and explore ways forward at your pace.
Sessions are available in person in Blackheath and online across the UK and Europe.
Child & Adolescent Therapy
We offer therapy for children and teenagers who may be struggling with anxiety, low mood, friendships, family difficulties or pressures at school. Our team also supports young people with ADHD and autism, taking their communication, emotional and sensory needs into account.
Our therapists bring experience from NHS services, schools and charitable organisations. They offer talking therapy, art psychotherapy and play based approaches, adapting sessions to the young person’s age and needs. Parents and caregivers are involved where appropriate, with clear arrangements around privacy and confidentiality.
Sessions are available in Blackheath and online, depending on the young person’s needs and the therapist.
Parenting Support
Parenting can leave you feeling worried, overwhelmed or unsure how best to respond. We offer support for parents and caregivers of children of all ages, whether you are navigating family conflict, setting boundaries, co parenting or trying to understand your child’s needs.
Our therapists can help with parenting neurodivergent children, school difficulties and changes in family life. Sessions give you time to consider what is happening, explore different ways of responding and find an approach that works for your family.
You can attend on your own or with your partner or co parent, in person in Blackheath or online across the UK and Europe.
Single Session Therapy
We offer Single Session Therapy for individuals and couples who would like focused support with a particular issue or decision. A longer appointment gives you time to explore the concern and consider your next steps, without committing to ongoing therapy.
Your therapist will discuss whether this format suits your needs before booking. Sessions are available in person in Blackheath and online.
Who we work with
At Heathwell Blackheath, we have specialised therapists experienced in supporting a wide range of client groups, ensuring personalised care tailored to each individual’s needs. These include:
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We support children and young people navigating the complex transition from childhood to adolescence and early adulthood. Growing up can bring challenges such as anxiety, school or exam stress, social difficulties, identity exploration, family conflicts and peer pressure. Our therapists provide a safe, non-judgmental space where children and teenagers can express themselves, build emotional resilience and develop confidence. We help young people process difficult emotions, strengthen communication with parents and peers, and develop healthy coping strategies.
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We work with people across the entire lifespan, recognising that each stage of life brings its own challenges and opportunities for growth. From young adults establishing independence and identity, to mid-life individuals navigating career or relationship transitions, to older adults reflecting on life experiences or adapting to retirement and ageing. Our therapists address issues including intimacy, neurodiversity and ADHD, coercive control recovery, sexual desire concerns, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and life transitions.
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We work with parents at all stages of the parenting journey, whether adjusting to life with young children, navigating developmental or emotional challenges, managing teenage transitions, or processing feelings as adult children become independent. Our therapists offer a supportive space to explore the emotional aspects of parenthood while helping develop practical strategies for family communication and relational dynamics. We recognise that parenting needs evolve over time and provide guidance through everyday challenges as well as major life transitions.
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We support partners in traditional couples, throuples and other intimate arrangements. Our approach addresses the full spectrum of relational dynamics, including communication difficulties, intimacy and desire issues, trust rebuilding, recovery from coercive patterns or infidelity, and navigating neurodiversity within intimate relationships. We provide balanced, client-led therapy where all parties can express themselves, understand each other’s needs and develop practical strategies for deeper connection.
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Beyond intimate partnerships, we work with people to improve connections with family members, including parent–child relationships, as well as friendships, colleagues and wider social networks. This approach helps identify recurring patterns, resolve conflicts, strengthen communication and build healthier, more supportive relationships. It is suitable for anyone seeking support to navigate relational stress, emotional distance or misunderstandings in any type of relationship.
Please note: We are not an emergency service and do not work with individuals or couples where there is active risk to safety. If you are in immediate danger or experiencing a crisis situation, please contact:
Emergency Services: 999 for immediate danger
Samaritans: Call 116 123 (free, 24/7)
Shout: Text SHOUT to 85258 (free, 24/7 text support service)
National Domestic Abuse Helpline: Call 0808 2000 247 (free, 24/7)
Childline: Call 0800 1111
Young Minds Crisis Messenger: Text YM to 85258 (free, 24/7 support for young people)
