Therapy & Counselling
Individual and relational therapy from qualified, experienced psychotherapists and counsellors working across a range of modalities.
Your Therapy rooms in Forest Hill, SE London
Professional counselling for clients, and beautifully designed rooms for practitioners.
space to be
What We Offer
Wellbeing Services
Complementary and holistic wellbeing services designed to support your physical, emotional and mental health.
Safe, Calming Rooms
Thoughtfully designed therapy rooms that provide a private, comfortable and calming setting for your sessions.
Spaces Created With Care
We believe that true healing engages the whole self. To us, therapy means one person offering deep, focused attention to another.
At headroom, we embrace this broader definition: therapy is any intentional act of skilled, respectful attention paid to the whole person. Whether you experience this through conversation, touch, movement, or stillness, what unites all the work done here is the ethical, profoundly human presence we bring to you.
We believe that the space in which therapy takes place matters. We have strived to create an environment that feels safe, calm and genuinely welcoming. A place where we can feel at ease from the moment we walk in.
Founded by a GP and a psychotherapist
headroom was founded by Dr Karan Lund (GP) and Dr Karen Denise Gonzalez (Psychotherapist) — clinicians who believe that excellent therapeutic care begins with the room you walk into. We bring medical and therapeutic expertise together to create a calm, ethical, and welcoming space in Forest Hill.
Five minutes from Forest Hill station
33 Dartmouth Place sits in a quiet residential street just off Dartmouth Road, a five-minute walk from Forest Hill Overground & National Rail.
Looking specifically for a therapist in Forest Hill, SE23? We have a dedicated page covering the neighbourhoods we serve.
Services we offer in Forest Hill
Our independent practitioners offer the following services from our sound insulated therapy rooms in Forest Hill, SE London:
- Psychotherapy — At its core, psychotherapy provides a confidential and completely non-judgmental space to explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Whether you are dealing with a specific…
- Counselling — Life can sometimes throw us off balance, whether due to a sudden life change, a recent loss, workplace stress, or daily anxieties. Counselling provides a dedicated environment…
- Holistic Massage — We often hold emotional stress, anxiety, and fatigue in our physical bodies. Unlike a standard massage that simply works through a routine of muscle kneading, a holistic massage…
- Pregnancy Massage — As your body changes to accommodate your baby, it is incredibly common to experience increased strain on your joints, lower back, and hips, alongside fluid retention and general…
- Couples therapy — Every relationship experiences challenges, and it is completely natural to occasionally feel disconnected, misunderstood, or stuck in a rut. Couples therapy is not about…
- McTimoney Chiropractic — McTimoney Chiropractic is a gentle, highly effective approach to achieving optimal musculoskeletal health and whole-body wellness. Unlike some traditional methods, the McTimoney…
Our practitioners (11)
Every practitioner at headroom is qualified and registered with their professional body. Browse the full team or jump straight to a profile:
- Dr Karen Gonzalez — Integral Psychotherapist (Psychotherapy, Counselling)
- Dr Matthew Ireland — Existential Psychotherapist (Psychotherapy, Counselling)
- Maurice Lowe — Chiropractor (McTimoney Chiropractic)
- Jess Gendall — Antenatal Hypnobirthing Teacher
- Richard De Val — Psychotherapist | Coach | Group Facilitator
- Sandra Zitto Burgos — BCST and Holistic massage therapist (Holistic Massage, Pregnancy Massage)
- Erika Gabriela Pimentel Mendoza — Craniosacral therapist, holistic masseuse and Dry needling practitioner (Holistic Massage, Pregnancy Massage)
- Camille Grenier — Integrative Counsellor (Counselling)
- Claire Ward — Nutritional Therapist & Kinesiologist.
- Martin Pearce — Psychotherapist
- Andrew Eastham — Psychotherapist (Psychotherapy)
Frequently Asked Questions
A few things people often ask about therapy and our practice in Forest Hill.
What areas do you serve?
We cover Forest Hill, Sydenham, Honor Oak Park, Dulwich, East Dulwich, Penge West, Crystal Palace, Brockley, & South East London.
What kinds of therapy do you offer in Forest Hill?
Our practitioners offer individual psychotherapy, relational and couples therapy, counselling, and a range of holistic wellbeing services. Approaches include integrative, psychodynamic, person-centred, CBT and other evidence-based modalities — see each practitioner's profile for their specific training.
Who founded headroom?
headroom was founded by Dr Karan Lund, a GP, and Dr Karen Denise Gonzalez, a psychotherapist. Our combined medical and therapeutic background shapes everything from the way we choose practitioners to the design of the rooms themselves.
How do I book a first session?
You can browse our practitioners and request an initial appointment directly, send a message via the contact page, or WhatsApp us. We'll usually respond within 24 hours and can help you choose a practitioner if you're not sure where to start.
Where exactly are you based?
We're at 33 Dartmouth Place, Forest Hill, London SE23 3AU — about a 5-minute walk from Forest Hill Overground & National Rail station, with several bus routes stopping on Dartmouth Road.
Do you have wheelchair access?
Our ground-floor rooms (Oak, Cedar and Willow) are accessible by wheelchair. Please let us know in advance if you have any specific access requirements.