Find a Therapist in Kenya
Kenya has one of the more established counselling professions in the region, with registered counselling psychologists practising across Nairobi and, increasingly, beyond it. The difficulty most people run into is not whether therapists exist. It is telling them apart — working out which one deals with the thing you are actually carrying, and whether you can afford to find out.
The therapists on this page are registered counselling psychologists, licensed clinical psychologists and marriage and family therapists practising in Kenya. Their work covers anxiety, depression, trauma and grief, stress, relationship and marital difficulties, self-esteem and career direction. Some work in Kiswahili as well as English. One specialises in children and adolescents, including attachment difficulties, eating disorders and self-harm. Another works specifically with men on shame, emotional expression and healthier relationships.
Most are based in Nairobi and several offer online sessions, which puts them within reach of clients in Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru and elsewhere. One practises in Kirinyaga and works online nationwide.
Choosing well matters more than choosing quickly. Read a few profiles, notice who works with couples or families rather than individuals alone, and get in touch before you commit. Asking about approach, availability and fees in a first conversation is expected, not awkward.
Therapists in Kenya
A selection of the therapists practising in Kenya. Each profile sets out their qualifications, the concerns they work with, the languages they speak, and how to reach them directly.
Anxiety and depression
The largest group on this page. Sakina Kalyan sees adolescents and adults for both, Aashni Shah works with anxiety alongside life transitions and mindfulness, Josephine Tito covers anxiety and stress, and Sylvia Mita works with depression and substance-use concerns. Browse all anxiety and depression listings.
Trauma and grief
Dr. Juster Waweru provides systemic, trauma-informed and culturally responsive psychotherapy. Elvis Macharia Migwi works with trauma, grief and family conflict from Kirinyaga and online nationwide. Sylvia Mita also works with trauma. Browse all trauma and grief listings.
Couples, marriage and family
Several of the therapists here see couples, and several are marriage and family therapists. Dr. Juster Waweru works with couples, families, groups and individuals. Dr. Mumbi Njoroge focuses on marital therapy and sexual-abuse support. Aashni Shah sees individuals, couples and families. Browse all relationship listings.
Children and teenagers
Nazia Taylor is a child psychologist and psychotherapist working with children and adolescents on emotional and behavioural difficulties, including attachment difficulties, eating disorders and self-harm. Sylvia Mita and Sakina Kalyan also see younger clients.
Therapy for men
Erhard Sifa is a marriage and family therapist in training who works specifically with men on shame, emotional intelligence and building healthier relationships — an area where many men wait far longer than they need to before asking for help.
Therapy in Kiswahili
Language shapes how easily you can describe what is happening to you. Dr. Mumbi Njoroge and Elvis Macharia Migwi both work in Kiswahili as well as English. Every profile lists the languages that therapist offers, so you can check before making contact.
Online therapy across Kenya
Most practitioners here are in Nairobi, but several work online, which puts them within reach of clients in Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru and smaller towns. One practises in Kirinyaga and sees clients online nationwide. Each profile states which session types are offered.
How to choose a therapist
Start with the concern that brought you here rather than the job title, and look for someone who names it among their specialties. Then check the practical fit: whether they see individuals, couples or families, whether they work online, what languages they speak, and what they charge. Contacting two or three before deciding is normal and expected.
Frequently asked questions
Can I find online therapy in Kenya?
Yes. Several therapists listed here work online as well as in person, so you can see a Nairobi-based practitioner from anywhere in the country. Each profile states which session types are offered.
Are there therapists who speak Kiswahili?
Yes. Some of the therapists listed work in Kiswahili as well as English. Language is listed on every profile, so you can check before making contact.
How do I choose a therapist?
Start with the concern that brought you here and look for someone who names it in their specialties. Then check practical fit: whether they see individuals, couples or families, whether they work online, and what they charge. Contacting two or three before deciding is normal.
Is therapy confidential?
Registered practitioners work to professional confidentiality standards, with narrow legal exceptions where there is a risk of serious harm. Any therapist should be willing to explain their confidentiality policy before you begin.
Can my child or teenager see a therapist?
Yes. Several therapists here work with children and adolescents, including one who specialises in child and adolescent psychology. Age ranges are listed on each profile.
What if I need help urgently?
This directory is for arranging ongoing therapy, not for emergencies. If you or someone else is in immediate danger, contact your local emergency services or go to the nearest hospital.