Mytherapist.ng Launches Pay-Later Therapy in Nigeria

Mytherapist.ng, a Nigerian online therapy platform co-founded by Oluwaseun-Raphael Afolayan and Dedoyin Ajayi, is expanding its services by partnering with healthcare financing company MyItura to introduce pay-later therapy options. This initiative is part of a relaunch called Mytherapist.ng 2.0, which will also offer in-person therapy sessions at Café One, a co-working network with over 30 locations in Nigeria.

The platform aims to address the mental health needs of Nigerians, where approximately 20% experience mental health conditions, yet fewer than 10% receive adequate care. Afolayan emphasized the importance of making therapy accessible, stating that no one should be denied help due to financial constraints.

Mytherapist.ng began in 2021 as a list of therapists and has evolved into a comprehensive platform allowing users to sign up and browse therapists by specialty and availability.