Mental health coaching from Headspace now available to employees through Wellhub’s corporate wellness platform as employees take a mindful approach to combat burnout and increase productivity
New York, United States, March 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 utilizing 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 personalized guidance for their specific mental wellbeing needs.
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 specialize in delivering personalized employee wellness plans that recognize 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 personalized 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 behavioral 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.
- Personalized 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.
About Wellhub
Wellhub is a leading global corporate wellness platform that empowers organizations to provide comprehensive wellbeing benefits through a single, cost-effective subscription. Connecting employees to top-tier partners in fitness, mindfulness, therapy, nutrition, and sleep, Wellhub offers a unified solution that delivers greater value than individual offerings.
Trusted by over 15,000 companies across 11 countries, Wellhub supports millions of employees with high-impact wellness programs that drive strong adoption and measurable engagement. With daily check-ins across wellness dimensions, employees experience improved productivity, higher retention, and reduced healthcare costs—a measurable transformation known as the Wellhub Effect.
About Headspace
Headspace is a lifelong guide to better mental health, making support accessible to everyone through a unique blend of mindfulness tools, mental health coaching, and clinical care. Best known for its flagship Headspace app, the platform offers guided meditations, sleepcasts, mindful movement, and focus exercises designed to support wellbeing in everyday life.
Through its enterprise solutions, Headspace provides a complete mental health ecosystem, integrating coaching, EAP and work-life services, therapy, and psychiatry into a single, user-friendly experience. Backed by a multidisciplinary team of clinicians, creators, and data scientists, Headspace is trusted by millions worldwide to promote healthier, happier, and more productive lives.
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