10 licensed therapists for self-esteem and emotional skills

Self-Esteem and Emotional Skills Therapists in Nigeria

Licensed therapists for the inner critic, the inability to say no, comparison that never stops, and feelings that are too big or too shut down. Sessions by video, voice or chat.

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Why see a therapist who focuses on self-esteem and emotional skills

Low self-esteem is quiet and expensive. It is the voice that says you are not enough before anyone else can, the yes you give when you mean no, the apology for taking up space, the comparing on Instagram, the promotion you did not apply for. It often starts early, in homes where love was tied to grades or behaviour, and it shows up later as people-pleasing, perfectionism, staying in bad relationships, or a numbness that makes it hard to know what you feel at all.

Sessions happen inside the Mytherapist.ng app, by video, voice or chat. You book and pay in the app. This kind of work is active: you will practise saying things, setting limits and noticing feelings between sessions, with your therapist as coach and witness.

This page suits people who are capable and still feel like a fraud, anyone who cannot set a boundary with family or a boss, people recovering from a relationship or an upbringing that wore them down, and anyone who wants to handle emotions better, whether that means feeling them more or being ruled by them less. It is also a good fit if you are not in crisis and want to grow.

A first session looks at where the self-doubt shows up most, where it came from, and what you want to be able to do that you cannot do now. Browse the therapists below to compare backgrounds and rates, and book when you are ready.

Therapists specialising in self-esteem and emotional skills

Each therapist below is licensed and verified. Read their background and rates, then book by video, voice or chat.

Portrait of therapist Vanessa Nnadi

Vanessa Nnadi

★★★★★

Experience: 9 Years

Price: ₦16,000.00/hr

Specialties:

Anxiety and Panic AttacksDepression and Mood DisordersGrief and LossRelationship and Marriage CounselingSelf Esteem and Emotional SkillsAnger Management and ConflictGeneral Mental Health and Wellbeing

Languages:

EnglishIgbo

Available session options

Voice
Video
Portrait of therapist Nkechi Emmanuel-Layode

Nkechi Emmanuel-Layode

★★★★★

Experience: 10 Years

Price: ₦50,000.00/hr

Specialties:

Grief and LossRelationship and Marriage CounselingSelf Esteem and Emotional SkillsSpiritual and Faith Based Counseling

Languages:

English

Available session options

Voice
Video
Portrait of therapist Emmanuella Uduebholo

Emmanuella Uduebholo

★★★★★

Experience: 3 Years

Price: ₦15,500.00/hr

Specialties:

Anxiety and Panic AttacksDepression and Mood DisordersTrauma and PTSDRelationship and Marriage CounselingSelf Esteem and Emotional SkillsAbuse and Domestic Violence Recovery

Languages:

English

Available session options

Voice
Video
Portrait of therapist Mobolaji Fadipe

Mobolaji Fadipe

New on Mytherapist.ng

Experience: 3 Years

Price: ₦25,000.00/hr

Specialties:

Anxiety and Panic AttacksDepression and Mood DisordersStress and BurnoutGrief and LossSubstance Use and AddictionRelationship and Marriage CounselingSelf Esteem and Emotional SkillsEating Disorders and Body Image

Languages:

EnglishYoruba

Available session options

Voice
Video
Portrait of therapist Paul Nebechukwu

Paul Nebechukwu

★★★★★

Experience: 6 Years

Price: ₦25,000.00/hr

Specialties:

Stress and BurnoutSelf Esteem and Emotional Skills

Languages:

English

Available session options

Voice
Video
Portrait of therapist Funmilayo Kolawole

Funmilayo Kolawole

★★★★★

Experience: 5 Years

Price: ₦25,000.00/hr

Specialties:

Anxiety and Panic AttacksDepression and Mood DisordersTrauma and PTSDGrief and LossSubstance Use and AddictionPersonality DisordersSelf Esteem and Emotional Skills

Languages:

YorubaEnglishPidgin

Available session options

Voice
Video
Portrait of therapist Ogechi Okoye-oti

Ogechi Okoye-oti

New on Mytherapist.ng

Experience: 12 Years

Price: ₦30,000.00/hr

Specialties:

Trauma and PTSDGrief and LossRelationship and Marriage CounselingSelf Esteem and Emotional Skills

Languages:

English

Available session options

Voice
Video
Portrait of therapist Ifejesuni Adeboye

Ifejesuni Adeboye

New on Mytherapist.ng

Experience: 5 Years

Price: ₦20,000.00/hr

Specialties:

Anxiety and Panic AttacksDepression and Mood DisordersSelf Esteem and Emotional Skills

Languages:

EnglishYoruba

Available session options

Voice
Video
Portrait of therapist Udemeobong Okono

Udemeobong Okono

★★★★★

Experience: 13 Years

Price: ₦30,000.00/hr

Specialties:

Anxiety and Panic AttacksDepression and Mood DisordersTrauma and PTSDStress and BurnoutRelationship and Marriage CounselingSelf Esteem and Emotional SkillsCareer and Workplace Mental HealthCognitive Behavioral and Skills Therapies

Languages:

EnglishIbibio

Available session options

Voice
Video
Portrait of therapist Stephanie Sunnie-ododo

Stephanie Sunnie-ododo

★★★★★

Experience: 8 Years

Price: ₦15,000.00/hr

Specialties:

Anxiety and Panic AttacksDepression and Mood DisordersTrauma and PTSDRelationship and Marriage CounselingSelf Esteem and Emotional SkillsAnger Management and ConflictSpiritual and Faith Based Counseling

Languages:

English

Available session options

Voice
Video

Good to know

Questions people ask about self-esteem and emotional skills

Can therapy really change how I see myself?

Yes, with practice. Self-esteem is a set of habits in how you think about and treat yourself, and habits change. Therapy helps you catch the harsh self-talk, test it against evidence, act differently in small steps, and build a steadier sense of worth that does not depend on the last comment you got.

What are emotional skills?

Noticing what you feel and naming it, calming yourself when feelings spike, saying what you need, tolerating discomfort without shutting down or lashing out, and repairing after conflict. They are learnable at any age, and the therapists here teach them directly.

How long does it take?

Many people feel a change in confidence within eight to twelve sessions. Deeper patterns from childhood take longer, and the work tends to go in stages: first skills, then the older beliefs underneath.

Is it confidential?

Yes, with one limit. What you tell your therapist stays between you. The exception is a risk to life: if your therapist believes there's a real and immediate risk of serious harm to you or to someone else, including a child, they may need to act on it. That can mean contacting emergency services or someone who can reach you. They'll tell you when they're doing this, wherever it's safe to.

How much does it cost?

Each therapist sets their own rate, from ₦15,000 a session. Some therapists offer a student rate or a free first consultation, and it shows on their profile below.

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