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Choosing a therapist
How to choose a therapist in Nigeria: checking they're licensed, matching their focus to what you need, and finding someone you feel at ease with. These articles are for anyone comparing profiles and unsure who to pick.
There's no single best therapist, only a good fit for you. Check that the person is a licensed professional, not an unregulated online "life coach". Language matters more than people expect: if you think and feel in Pidgin, Yoruba, Hausa or Igbo, a therapist who shares it saves you translating your own emotions. So does cultural fit, such as understanding family pressure, faith and the weight of "what will people say".
Start with how to choose the right therapist in Nigeria. Then read therapists vs counsellors vs psychiatrists to see who does what, and take 10 questions to ask a potential therapist into your first session.
Every profile on Mytherapist.ng shows the therapist's focus areas, experience, languages and rate. You can browse licensed therapists or search by language, and it's worth giving someone two or three sessions before you decide.
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