Who we are
Heathwell is a community of experienced therapists based in Blackheath Village in Southeast London. The practice was founded in 2024 by psychotherapist Elena Miari, who has lived and worked in the area for many years.
Drawing on her experience as a therapist, Elena created Heathwell to bring together a team of clinicians with strong specialist expertise and to build an ethical practice for therapists and clients alike, where professional integrity, transparency and respect for the therapeutic process are central.
Her aim was to create a local practice where residents of Greenwich, Lewisham and Southeast London could conveniently access a range of therapeutic support in one place, meeting experienced therapists with different specialisms under one roof. Alongside this local focus, Heathwell also offers specialist therapy online across the UK, particularly in areas that can be difficult to find with this level of expertise, such as narcissistic abuse recovery and therapy for neurodiverse and mixed neurotype relationships.
Heathwell is intentionally run by therapists rather than automated systems. Elena remains closely involved in the practice and speaks directly with clients who contact the clinic, helping them find the therapist whose experience best fits their needs.
Heathwell supports adults, couples, adolescents and families through a wide range of emotional and relational challenges. Clients can meet therapists in person in Blackheath Village or work online with practitioners across London and the UK.
A Community of Independent Therapists
Each therapist at Heathwell is self-employed and works independently, bringing their own therapeutic training, clinical experience and specialist areas of practice.
The team has been carefully brought together so that different areas of expertise complement one another. Across the practice, therapists work with a wide range of difficulties including relationship challenges, neurodiverse and mixed neurotype relationships, trauma, adolescence, psychosexual issues, autism informed therapy, anxiety, low mood and identity exploration.
Many of our therapists have completed advanced postgraduate training and bring years of experience from a range of professional settings including private practice, the NHS, Social Services, education and specialist services.
Although each practitioner works independently, all therapists at Heathwell are registered with recognised professional bodies and adhere to clear ethical frameworks and professional standards.
Together, the practice functions as a small professional community grounded in clinical integrity, experience and a shared commitment to responsible therapeutic work.
You can learn more about each therapist’s background, qualifications and approach on our Practitioners page.
Deep Roots in the Community
Heathwell was founded with a strong connection to the local community. Many of our therapists live and work in Blackheath, Greenwich, Lewisham and the surrounding areas. The practice was created to offer a place where people could access high-quality therapy close to home, and where experienced local therapists could connect and practise from one shared professional space.
Our consulting rooms in Blackheath Village are easily accessible from across Southeast London and provide a calm, private setting for therapeutic work.
At the same time, Heathwell also works with clients beyond the immediate area. Alongside in-person therapy, many of our therapists offer online sessions to clients across London and the UK.
Whether meeting locally or online, our aim is to offer therapy that is professional, accessible and grounded in genuine care for the people we work with.
Our Commitment to You
Finding the right therapist can feel difficult, especially when you are not sure where to start. At Heathwell, we aim to make the process clear, supportive and personal.
When you contact the practice, we will take time to understand what you are looking for and help match you with the therapist whose experience best fits your needs. If you are enquiring about a particular therapist, we will connect you directly with them.
At Heathwell, we offer:
• A personal response to all enquiries, usually within 24 working hours
• Help in finding the therapist whose experience fits your needs
• Flexible appointments, including early mornings, evenings and weekends
• Therapy in person in Blackheath Village or online
• Transparent fees, therapist profiles and qualifications
• Therapy without waiting lists whenever possible
If Heathwell is not the right place for you, we are also connected to a wider network of psychologists, psychiatrists, GPs and specialist professionals and can help signpost you to appropriate support.
