You don’t have to carry this alone.
Compassionate, confidential therapy for young people, adults, and families across Kenya — in person in Nairobi, or online wherever you are. Licensed counselors, real availability, no waiting rooms full of judgment.
Care for every stage of life
Whoever you are and whatever brought you here, there’s a counselor who works the way you need them to.
Teens & students
Exam stress, identity, peer pressure
Young adults
Anxiety, burnout, relationships
Couples
Communication, trust, conflict
Families
Parenting, transitions, repair
Schools
Group programs, staff training
Workplaces
EAP support, wellbeing days
Care shaped around where you are
Every service below is delivered by a licensed counselor, with a plan built around your goals rather than a fixed script.
Individual therapy
One-on-one sessions for anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and everyday overwhelm.
- 50-minute weekly or biweekly sessions
- CBT, person-centered & trauma-informed methods
- In person in Nairobi or by video anywhere
Family & couples sessions
Guided conversations that help families and partners understand each other and repair what’s been strained.
- 75-minute joint sessions
- Structured communication exercises
- Optional individual check-ins alongside
Youth & school programs
Group-based support built for students — practical tools for stress, identity, and the pressure to perform.
- On-campus group sessions & workshops
- Teacher & parent guidance included
- Confidential referral pathway for 1:1 care
Crisis & short-term support
Fast-access sessions for when things feel urgent and you need to talk to someone now.
- Priority scheduling, often same-week
- Stabilization-focused, 3–6 sessions
- Clear handoff to ongoing care if needed
Workplace wellbeing
Confidential counseling and workshops for organizations that want to support their people well.
- Employee assistance program (EAP) packages
- On-site & virtual wellbeing sessions
- Manager training on mental health support
Grief & life transitions
Dedicated space to process loss, big changes, or the feeling of starting over.
- Individual or small-group grief support
- No fixed timeline — paced to you
- Faith-sensitive options available on request
How are you feeling today?
Your path from first message to feeling steadier
There’s no fixed finish line in therapy, but here’s what the first stretch usually looks like.
Reach out
Send a quick note about what’s going on. No detail required — “I’m not sure where to start” is a complete message.
Get matched
We pair you with a counselor suited to what you need — age, language, specialty, and availability all considered.
Meet, in person or online
Your first session is about listening, not diagnosing. You set the pace of what gets shared and when.
Keep going, at your pace
Weekly, biweekly, or as-needed. We check in regularly on whether the fit and frequency still work for you.
The people you’ll actually talk to
A small team of licensed counselors, each with a different specialty — matched to you, not assigned at random.
Amina W.
Trained in CBT, works with students and early-career clients navigating pressure and uncertainty.
David K.
Uses structured, evidence-based approaches to help partners and families communicate again.
Grace N.
Trauma-informed practice with a gentle, paced approach to loss, transitions, and difficult histories.
Brian O.
Leads our schools work — group facilitation, teacher training, and confidential student referrals.
From people we’ve worked with
“My counselor made space for me without ever making me feel broken.”
— Client, Nairobi“I finally had language for what I’d been feeling for years.”
— Client, Kisumu (online sessions)“The school program gave our students tools teachers couldn’t reach on their own.”
— School counselor, Mombasa“Booking felt easy and human — I heard back the same day, not a week later.”
— Client, Nakuru (online sessions)“Couples counseling gave us a shared vocabulary we still use months later.”
— Clients, NairobiA few things to read before you book
What to expect from your first session
Your first session is mostly about your counselor getting to know you — no forms to “pass,” nothing to get right.
- Expect questions about what brought you in and what you’d like to change.
- You control the pace — skip anything you’re not ready to share.
- By the end, you’ll agree on a rough plan for how often to meet.
Managing exam and workplace pressure
Chronic stress often shows up as sleep trouble, irritability, or trouble concentrating long before it feels like “a problem.”
- Short daily check-ins can catch build-up before it becomes overwhelming.
- Our youth and workplace programs teach practical, repeatable coping tools.
- You don’t need a diagnosis to book a session about stress.
Supporting a friend or family member
You don’t have to have the right words — being consistently present matters more than saying something perfect.
- Listen without rushing to fix or minimize what they’re feeling.
- Gently mention professional support as an option, not a demand.
- Family sessions can include you directly, if that would help.
If things feel urgent right now
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, please contact local emergency services or go to the nearest hospital right away.
- Our crisis & short-term support track offers priority scheduling.
- Befrienders Kenya is available for confidential emotional support: +254 722 178 177.
- You are not overreacting by asking for help sooner rather than later.
Common questions
Reach us however’s easiest
Message us any time — a real counselor replies, usually same-day.
+254 701 862 473
For general questions or booking help.
support@psychwellkenya.com
Nairobi office
The Triple Two Address, Nairobi — sessions by appointment only.
Get directions
Hours
Mon–Fri 8am–7pm · Sat 9am–2pm
Online sessions available outside these hours by arrangement.
Your first session can happen this week.
Reach out today — a real person will respond, not a form letter.
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