Online counselling, wherever you are

Therapy, just in time. Wherever life finds you.

Warm, confidential, science-based counselling at The Family Room. Book online in minutes, meet on Zoom or by phone, and get real support, at home or abroad.

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Scola Githinji, PhD, Counselling Psychologist
ConfidentialPrivate, protected sessions
Zoom or phoneFrom home, work, or abroad
M-Pesa & cardPay in your own currency
Same-day emergencyUsually within a few hours. Extra fees apply on weekends
What we help with

Counselling for teens, young adults, and the families around them.

Every session is one-to-one, unhurried, and built around what you're actually facing. Here's where Dr. Githinji does her deepest work.

+Adolescent & teen counselling

A steady, non-judgemental space for teenagers working through school pressure, identity, self-esteem, or a hard year.

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+Young adult counselling

Support for the twenties and early thirties: career decisions, independence, relationships, and finding your footing.

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+Family therapy

For families navigating conflict, communication breakdowns, or a difficult transition together.

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+Marriage & couples counselling

For couples working through trust, communication, or a rough patch, before or after marriage.

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+Substance use & addiction counselling

Support for individuals and families affected by drug or alcohol use, with a counsellor who understands recovery from the inside.

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+Anxiety & depression

When worry, low mood or that heavy fog won't lift, and you want to feel like yourself again.

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+Cancer & chronic illness

Living with diagnosis, treatment and uncertainty, with someone who has been through it herself.

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Not sure which fits? Start with an initial session. It's the gentlest way in, and we'll figure out the rest together.

Simple & self-service

Help in four easy steps.

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Choose & book

Pick the kind of session you need and a day and time that suit you.

02

Pay securely

M-Pesa or card, in your own currency. Payment clears instantly and your slot is confirmed.

03

Get your link

Your private Zoom link, or a call time, is sent to your phone and email automatically.

04

Meet & continue

Find a quiet spot and start with a short initial session. Book more as you go, at your own pace.

Wherever feels comfortable. That's the point.

Meet your counsellor

Experienced, warm, and genuinely in your corner.

"I don't think in clinical labels. I think in real life."

Scola Githinji, PhD

Counselling Psychologist: Adolescents, Young Adults & Families

For more than fifteen years, Dr. Githinji has sat with people through some of their hardest times, and helped them find their feet again.

Having come through breast cancer herself, she offers rare, first-hand understanding to anyone facing diagnosis, treatment and recovery.

Beyond the therapy room, her background includes years of university-level teaching and research in psychology, so her approach is grounded in evidence, not just intuition.

PhD, Counselling PsychologyAdolescent & teen therapyFamily therapyMarriage counsellingSubstance use & addictionCancer & chronic illness
Clear, fair pricing

Simple, transparent pricing.

Pay per session, or save with a bundle. Pay by M-Pesa Paybill or by card in your own currency. Weekend sessions carry a Ksh 1,000 inconvenience fee.

Session pricingPrices in Kenyan shillings · Mon–Fri daytime & evenings · Weekend slots +Ksh 1,000
Initial sessionFirst visit · 30–45 min · a gentle, no-pressure startKsh 2,000
Individual sessionMost booked1 hour · on Zoom or by phone · Mon–FriKsh 3,000
Group / support session60 min · facilitated small circle · private group ZoomKsh 7,000
Save 15%Bundle of 3Ksh 7,650 Ksh 9,000Ksh 2,550 per session
Save 20%Bundle of 6Ksh 14,400 Ksh 18,000Ksh 2,400 per session
When you need it nowEmergency sessionKsh 5,000Priority same-day slot, usually within hours. Weekends +Ksh 1,000

Healing usually takes more than one conversation. Bundles make consistent care affordable.

A gift that truly matters

Give someone you love the gift of therapy.

Worried about a sibling, a parent, a friend, and wish you could just do something? Now you can. Pay for and gift a first session to someone close to you, and share a little of what's been going on from your side so their counsellor can prepare.

We reach out to your loved one gently and privately. They choose whether to accept, and we never begin without their consent. Their sessions stay confidential to them, and your gift is valid for 3 months.

Ksh 3,000 per session Gift one session, or several. They use them at their own pace.

Need to be seen quickly?

For urgent (but not life-threatening) support, book a priority session and we'll get you in with an available counsellor, usually within a few hours the same day.

Prefer to talk now? WhatsApp us or call +254 142 886 6574.

What people say

Care that people come back for.

★★★★★

"Six months into marriage we hit walls we never saw coming. A short bundle taught my wife and me how to actually listen. I only wish we'd started sooner."

— Daniel M., newlywed
★★★★★

"Our son had shut us out completely. Dr. Githinji got him talking again, and honestly got us listening. The whole house feels different."

— Grace K., mother of a teenager
★★★★★

"After my second baby the heaviness wouldn't lift. Dr. Githinji was warm and never rushed me. Slowly, I started feeling like myself again."

— Faith W., new mum

Illustrative client stories. We'll feature real, consented reviews as they come in.

Good to know

Questions, answered.

Is everything I share confidential?

Yes. Your sessions and information are private and protected. The only rare exceptions are where there's a serious risk to your safety or someone else's, and we'll always be honest with you about that.

Do you work with teenagers?

Yes. Adolescent counselling is one of Dr. Githinji's core specialties. For clients under 18, a parent or guardian books and consents; the sessions themselves stay confidential to the young person within the usual limits of safety.

What if I'm not good with technology?

That's completely fine. The Zoom link is one tap from your phone or email. And if you'd rather not book online at all, simply call or WhatsApp us and we'll do it for you.

How do online sessions work?

After you book and pay, you'll receive a private Zoom link by SMS and email. At your appointment time, you tap the link and meet your counsellor face-to-face, from home, work, or anywhere with internet. Prefer a phone call? Just choose that when you book.

What are your hours?

We see clients Monday to Friday, with daytime and evening slots. Saturdays and Sundays are kept for emergencies and special sessions, and carry a Ksh 1,000 weekend fee on top of the session price.

How do I pay?

In Kenya, pay by M-Pesa: Paybill 400200, account 01109097833400, then enter your M-Pesa confirmation code when you book. From abroad, pay by card (Visa/Mastercard) in your local currency through our secure checkout.

Can I reschedule or cancel?

Yes. Let us know at least 24 hours ahead and we'll move your session at no extra cost. Life happens, and we'll work with you.

Do you prescribe medication?

We provide talk-based, science-led counselling rather than medication. Where it would help, we'll refer you to trusted psychiatrists and medical specialists.

Reach out

Have a question first? We're glad to talk.

Not ready to book? Send a general enquiry or ask us to call you back. No pressure, no obligation.

Prefer to speak to a person? We genuinely don't mind. Many people feel better starting with a quick chat.

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HoursMon–Fri, daytime & evenings
Sat–Sun: emergencies & special sessions (+Ksh 1,000)
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