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Stages of Group Counselling: What Happens in Each
The stages of group counselling explained: Corey’s initial, transition, working and final stages, Tuckman’s forming to adjourning, and what members can expect.
Counselling Techniques and Skills: What Counsellors Do
The listening skills every counsellor uses, and the main techniques from person-centred, CBT and solution-focused work, with real examples of how they sound.
What Is Group Therapy? How It Works and Who It Helps
Group therapy means a few people meeting regularly with a trained therapist. How sessions work, the main types, what research says, and how privacy works.
Will My Therapist Tell My Parents?
Whether a therapist can tell your parents depends mostly on your age. What Nigerian law says for under-18s and adults, when they’d share, and where to get help.
When Can a Therapist Break Confidentiality?
What a therapist in Nigeria can share and when: your consent, court orders, serious risk of harm and the few laws that require reporting a crime.
Getting Help for Gambling Addiction in Nigeria
Betting addiction is treatable. What works, where to get help in Nigeria, Lagos’s SafePlay self-exclusion register, blocking tools, and what to do in a crisis.
What Your Therapist Writes in Their Notes
What therapists usually write in session notes, who can see them in Nigeria, the legal exceptions to confidentiality, and your right to see or correct them.
Yaba Left: What to Expect at FNPH Yaba
Yaba Left is the Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Yaba. Where it is, what it treats, what happens at your first visit, what to bring, and your rights there.
Choosing an Autism School or Centre in Lagos
How to choose an autism school or centre in Lagos: what good support looks like, red flags, how to check approvals and licences, public options, and your child’s rights.
Choosing a Rehab Centre in Nigeria: What to Look For
How to choose a drug or alcohol rehab centre in Nigeria: what good treatment looks like, red flags, questions to ask, and public options in Lagos and Abuja.
Psychiatric Hospitals in Abuja: Where to Go
Where to get psychiatric care in Abuja: National Hospital, UATH, Garki Hospital, district hospitals, private clinics, and what to do in an emergency.
Psychiatric Hospitals in Lagos: Public and Private
Where to get psychiatric care in Lagos: Yaba, LUTH, LASUTH, state hospitals and private clinics, how to get seen, what it costs, and emergency help.
What Therapy Costs in Nigeria in 2026
Therapy in Nigeria costs ₦4,000–₦80,000 a session, median ₦20,000. A current, honest breakdown — student rates, HMO cover and employer-paid options.
HMO-Covered Therapy in Nigeria: How to Use Your Health Plan to Pay for Sessions
Some Nigerian HMOs now pay for therapy. Learn how to check your plan, which HMOs work on Mytherapist.ng, and how to book a session at ₦0 out of pocket.
How Long Does Therapy Take to Work?
Most people feel real change within 15–20 therapy sessions, some sooner. How long therapy takes to work by concern, and what speeds it up, in Nigeria.
Therapy or Medication: Which Do You Need?
Should you try therapy, medication, or both? Here is how the decision is actually made in Nigeria, who prescribes what, and how to take the first step.
How to Choose the Right Therapist in Nigeria
Choosing a therapist in Nigeria comes down to six things: specialty, licence, format, language, price and fit. Here is how to match all six and book well.
Is Online Therapy Confidential in Nigeria?
Yes — online therapy in Nigeria is confidential and legally protected. Here is exactly who can see your sessions, and the narrow limits, explained plainly.
How to Get Affordable Therapy in Nigeria: Free & Low-Cost Options
Think therapy is too expensive? Here’s a practical guide to affordable and free mental health support in Nigeria — from ₦3,000 sessions to HMO cover and student discounts.
How to Choose the Best Online Therapy Platform in Nigeria
Online therapy has made mental health support far more accessible in Nigeria. Here’s what to look for when choosing a platform — and the questions worth asking.
Online vs In-Person Therapy: Which Is Right for You?
Should you choose online or in-person therapy? Here’s an honest comparison of cost, convenience, privacy and effectiveness to help you decide.
Is Therapy Worth It? What to Really Expect
Wondering whether therapy is worth the time and money? Here’s an honest look at what therapy is, what to expect, and who it can help.
The Cost of Therapy in Nigeria (2026 Guide)
How much does therapy cost in Nigeria? From ₦3,000 a session. See what drives the price and how student, HMO and employer routes cut it.
Understanding Mindfulness-Based Therapy: A Valid Path to Mental Wellness.
In today’s fast-paced world, stress, anxiety, and overwhelm have become common struggles for many people. One therapy that has gained […]
Understanding Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): How It Can Help Improve your Mental Health.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, commonly known as CBT, is a popular and effective form of therapy that helps people manage a […]
What to Expect During Your First Therapy Session.
If you’re thinking about starting therapy, you’re probably feeling a mix of curiosity, nervousness, and maybe even a little uncertainty. […]
Top Therapists & Counselors in Nigeria (Lagos Included)
Find and book top therapists and counselors in Nigeria — including Lagos — by specialty and price. Licensed, verified, sessions from ₦3,000.
Non-Directive Counselling: Meaning, Steps and Examples
Non-directive counselling lets you lead while the counsellor listens and reflects. Its history, an example, and how it differs from directive counselling.
Types of Counselling: 12 Kinds and Who Each Helps
Individual, couples, family, group, career, school, addiction, grief and more: what each type of counselling is for, how it works and where to start.
Therapists vs. Counselors vs. Psychiatrists: Which should you go for?
Choosing the right mental health professional can be confusing. Should you see a therapist, a counselor, or a psychiatrist? Each […]
10 Signs You Might Benefit from Therapy.
In today’s fast-paced world, maintaining mental health is more important than ever. While everyone experiences stress and emotional challenges, there […]
How to Harness The Healing Power of Therapeutic Writing.
Writing serves many purposes; it’s a method of communication, a means of expression, and a way to convey information, among […]
How to get the most out of your first therapy session.
Going to therapy for the first time can feel a tad scary or weird, but it’s a big step towards […]
Counselling vs Therapy: The Difference and Which You Need
Counselling and therapy overlap more than they differ. What each means in Nigeria, who may call themselves a counsellor by law, and how to choose.
10 Questions To Ask Potential Therapist.
A therapist once told me to give my life to Christ. According to her, I was depressed because I was […]
8 Common Therapy Myths
Millions of people around the world are affected by mental illnesses. Unfortunately, many common therapy myths discourage people from seeking […]
7 Helpful Tips To Get The Most Out of Teletherapy.
Recently, the therapy world was forced to improve on a minor aspect of itself – teletherapy. Despite being in existence years […]
4 Most Effective Types of Therapy
There are many therapy types to choose from, each with varying degrees of success. The most effective types of therapy. While […]
Why Is Therapy Important?
In Africa, people with mental health problems tend to ignore the signs or blatantly refuse to seek therapy. They think, “I’m doing […]
How To Find The Right Therapist For You: 4 Sure Ways.
Finding the right therapist is like looking at a shelf full of books with the option to pick just one. […]
8 Revealing Signs You Need To See A Therapist.
Many people have the wrong idea about therapy. They think that only people who have gone mad (or are going […]
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