LONDON, UK (MARCH 26, 2025) – Wellhub, the leading global corporate wellness platform that provides employees with the best benefit plans for fitness, mindfulness, therapy, nutrition, and sleep, today announced a significant expansion of its partnership with Headspace, bringing Headspace Coaching to employees through corporate benefits programs. This expansion builds on Wellhub’s existing relationship with Headspace, with hundreds of thousands of Wellhub members utilising Headspace’s award-winning mindfulness and meditation app. Wellhub reported  48% year-over-year growth in its Mind category in 2024, highlighting the increasing priority employees are placing on mental health support.

The innovative, text-based, one-on-one support from a mental health coach enables employees to tackle a wide range of life challenges that may not require a therapist. Headspace mental health coaches can help employees with everything from managing everyday stress and building healthier relationships to getting more restful sleep and improving emotional resilience. Through Wellhub’s platform, employees can now connect with a Headspace coach on their own time, from anywhere, providing personalised guidance for their specific mental wellbeing needs.

Our research consistently shows that workplace stress has become the primary driver of mental health challenges, with nearly half of employees identifying it as the main cause of their deteriorating wellbeing

According to Wellhub’s Work-Life Wellness report, nearly half (47%) of employees identify work stress as the primary cause of their deteriorating mental health. This alarming trend underscores the urgent need for accessible mental wellbeing support in the workplace.

“Our research consistently shows that workplace stress has become the primary driver of mental health challenges, with nearly half of employees identifying it as the main cause of their deteriorating wellbeing,” said Ines Hungerbühler, PhD Psychologist & Mental Health Expert at Wellhub. “At Wellhub, we specialise in delivering personalised employee wellness plans that recognise each individual’s unique needs. By partnering with Headspace to offer mental health coaching, we’re combining Wellhub’s comprehensive wellbeing platform with Headspace’s expertise in accessible mental health support. Together, we’re filling a critical gap in the mental health continuum and transforming workplace wellbeing.”

“Headspace coaching provides an accessible, proactive approach to mental wellbeing—empowering people with personalised support before mental health issues escalate,” said Dr. Jenna Glover, Chief Clinical Officer at Headspace. “We’re proud to build on our partnership with Wellhub, which has already empowered hundreds of thousands of employees to support their mental health and wellbeing through meditation and mindfulness. By bringing Headspace coaching to Wellhub’s platform, we’re providing even more opportunities for employees to build resilience, develop healthier habits, and navigate life’s everyday challenges. “

Headspace’s mental health coaches provide:

• – An action-oriented approach to care – Drawing from clinically validated techniques like cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) – and using motivational interviewing, SMART goal setting, and more – mental health coaching is forward-looking and action-oriented. Coaches focus on helping individuals set realistic goals, take steps toward creating new habits, motivate them to create meaningful change, and hold them accountable.
• – Personalised support from trained experts – All Headspace mental health coaches have either completed the National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching (NBHWC) Approved Training Program or have earned a Master’s-level degree in a psychology-related field. Every Headspace coach has over two years of relevant work experience, 200+ hours of supervised training, and participates in weekly continuing education training offered through the Headspace Training Institute’s Mental Health Coach Training Program.
• Culturally responsive care – Headspace employs mental health coaches to match the cultural makeup of its member population and provides culturally responsive and inclusive care. Research has shown that being matched with a mental health provider who shares your identity and lived experience leads to higher satisfaction and better health outcomes.

The feature will be available across multiple regions through Wellhub’s premium plan tiers, enhancing the company’s commitment to providing comprehensive wellbeing solutions for today’s workforce.

Through the Headspace app, employees can access four 30-minute mental health coaching sessions per month, making mental health support more accessible than ever in the workplace. Headspace Coaching will be available through Wellhub’s Titanium plan in the US, Platinum plan in UK, Ireland, and Germany, and Diamond plan in Spain, Mexico, and Chile.