Therapy now, payment later: Mytherapist.ng introduces financing, expands in-person sessions

Mytherapist.ng, a Nigerian online therapy platform, is partnering with healthcare financing company MyItura to let users pay for therapy in instalments rather than upfront.

The offering is part of a relaunch the company calls Mytherapist.ng 2.0, which also introduces in-person sessions at Café One, a co-working network with more than 30 locations across Nigeria.

Approximately 20% of Nigerians experience a mental health condition, yet fewer than 10% receive minimally adequate care. In 2020, out-of-pocket spending accounted for 74.7% of health…