Sarah filled out her intake form with the precision of a NASA engineer, while Njuguna scribbled his answers like he was taking a pop quiz. When they signed in for their first session, they realized they had no idea what the other person’s “relationship vision” even was. Sarah wanted a big family; Njuguna wanted to travel the world. Cue the first of many “Oh, we should probably talk about that” moments.

Let me tell you a story.

It begins, as most stories do, with a group of strangers. But instead of sitting in a circle of chairs, they’re sitting in squares—little digital windows on a screen. Some are in their living rooms, others in their bedrooms, one person is even sitting in their car (we don’t ask why). The faces are hesitant, the energy uncertain. You can almost hear the collective thought: What am I doing here?

The psychology of military personnel is a fascinating and complex field that delves into the intricate processes by which individuals are transformed into effective soldiers. This transformation is characterized by a strong sense of brotherhood, cult-like loyalty, and a form of psychological conditioning that enables soldiers to set aside personal conscience, feelings, and beliefs to follow orders.

Human beings cannot heal in a cocoon. Before I discovered systemic therapy, I used to take time away from friends and the world, claiming I was on my ‘healing journey’.

Picture a typical family: parents juggling work and household responsibilities, children navigating school and social lives, and everyone striving to find their place within the family dynamic. It sounds idyllic, but reality often paints a different picture.

In the relentless pace of modern life, it’s easy to feel engulfed by anxiety and stress. The weight of academic pressures, demanding careers, and intricate relationships can become overwhelming, affecting your mental and emotional well-being.

Therapy is a transformative process that can bring profound changes to one's life. For many Kenyans, understanding how therapy works can demystify the process and encourage those in need to seek help.