About HealthPlanet

Dedicated to mental health and wellness across Nigeria

HealthPlanet Psychotherapy Limited

HealthPlanet Psychotherapy Limited is a leading private mental health practice in Nigeria, committed to providing professional, compassionate, and accessible therapy services. Founded by Aniebonam Chinyere Lynda, the organization is designed to address the increasing mental health challenges facing Nigerians today.

Our Mission

To provide high-quality mental health care that is accessible, culturally sensitive, and tailored to the needs of individuals, couples, and families across Nigeria.

Our Vision

To create a society where emotional wellness is prioritized, psychological support is available to everyone, and Nigerians can live emotionally healthy, balanced, and fulfilling lives.

Our Core Values

  • Compassion and empathy in every interaction
  • Professionalism and ethical practice
  • Cultural sensitivity and respect for diversity
  • Accessibility and affordability for all clients
  • Client-centered, evidence-based therapeutic methods
  • Commitment to confidentiality and trust

Our Approach

HealthPlanet Psychotherapy combines evidence-based clinical techniques with a client-centered approach, adapting therapy to meet the individual's cultural, emotional, and psychological context. Our sessions focus on identifying root causes of emotional and behavioral challenges, building resilience and coping strategies, and supporting clients to regain clarity, confidence, and life satisfaction.

Our Impact

Since its founding, HealthPlanet Psychotherapy Limited has helped thousands of clients across Nigeria regain emotional stability, overcome trauma, and strengthen relationships. Through our innovative virtual therapy programs, workshops, and community outreach, we extend mental health support beyond urban centers to reach underserved populations.

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Meet Our Team

Experienced professionals dedicated to your mental health and well-being

Aniebonam Chinyere Lynda

Aniebonam Chinyere Lynda

Founder & Lead Mental Health Counselor

Aniebonam Chinyere Lynda is a highly qualified and compassionate Mental Health Counselor, Psychotherapist, and Mental Health Advocate based in Nigeria. With a background in nursing and extensive training in counseling, psychology, psychotherapy, and trauma recovery, she brings a unique combination of clinical expertise and deep empathy to her practice.

Lynda has worked with individuals, couples, families, and communities, addressing a wide spectrum of challenges, including trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction, stress, marital conflicts, low self-esteem, and relationship difficulties. Her approach integrates evidence-based techniques with culturally sensitive practices, ensuring clients feel understood, supported, and empowered throughout their healing journey.

Driven by a passion to break the stigma around mental health in Nigeria, Lynda founded HealthPlanet Psychotherapy Limited and HealthPlanet Foundation. Through these organizations, she seeks to make mental health care accessible, affordable, and impactful across the country. Lynda has dedicated herself to improving mental health awareness, providing professional support, and helping Nigerians reclaim emotional well-being.

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Dr. Samuel Okafor

Clinical Psychologist & Mental Health Specialist

Dr. Samuel Okafor is a highly respected Clinical Psychologist, Mental Health Specialist, and Behavioral Science Consultant with years of experience in providing psychological assessment, evidence-based therapy, and mental health interventions to individuals, families, and organizations. Known for his calm demeanor, analytical insight, and dedication to client transformation, Dr. Okafor plays a vital role in advancing quality mental health care within Nigeria.

Dr. Okafor holds advanced training in clinical psychology, behavioral medicine, trauma-focused interventions, and mental health diagnostics. His professional background includes working in hospitals, private practices, rehabilitation centers, and community mental health programs. He is deeply committed to helping clients understand their emotional patterns, heal from psychological wounds, and build healthier, more balanced lives.

Expertise & Specializations:

  • Clinical psychological assessment and diagnostics
  • Trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT)
  • Mood disorders (depression, anxiety, bipolar disorders)
  • Addiction psychology and behavioral recovery
  • Family, marriage, and relationship therapy
  • Adolescent and youth mental health
  • Stress, burnout, and emotional regulation
  • Workplace mental health and organizational wellness

Dr. Okafor is known for his structured, scientific, and results-driven approach to therapy. He integrates classical psychological theories with modern therapeutic frameworks, ensuring clients receive clear guidance, long-term stability, and measurable improvement. His work emphasizes psychological education, empowerment, and emotional resilience.

In addition to clinical practice, Dr. Okafor is passionate about community awareness and mental health advocacy. He has been involved in public enlightenment programs, school mental health campaigns, and professional training workshops for organizations seeking to improve employee well-being. His contributions have made significant impact in shifting mindsets, reducing stigma, and promoting healthier emotional habits among Nigerians.

HealthPlanet Foundation

HealthPlanet Foundation is the nonprofit arm of HealthPlanet, created to bridge the mental health gap in Nigeria and support vulnerable and underserved populations. The Foundation focuses on mental health awareness, advocacy, and direct intervention programs that have a measurable social impact.

Our Mission

To empower individuals and communities with the knowledge, resources, and support necessary to achieve emotional and psychological well-being, regardless of financial or social barriers.

Our Vision

To build a mentally healthy Nigeria where emotional wellness is understood, supported, and accessible to all.

Core Programs and Focus Areas

  • Free and Subsidized Counseling Services: Providing therapy for those unable to afford private care.
  • Community and School Outreach: Educating communities and schools on mental health awareness, early intervention, and emotional resilience.
  • Support for Trauma Survivors: Assisting victims of abuse, gender-based violence, and addiction with recovery and rehabilitation.
  • Youth Empowerment and Leadership: Offering workshops and programs that equip young Nigerians with emotional intelligence, coping skills, and mental health knowledge.
  • Public Awareness Campaigns: Using media, workshops, and events to reduce stigma, debunk myths, and promote mental wellness.
  • Research and Advocacy: Partnering with stakeholders to influence policies, improve mental health infrastructure, and promote nationwide awareness.

Our Approach

The Foundation leverages volunteers, mental health professionals, donors, and community partners to expand its reach. Programs are designed to educate, prevent, and provide early intervention for emotional and psychological challenges. We focus on long-term societal impact, aiming to foster resilient, informed, and emotionally healthy communities.

Our Impact

Through its programs, HealthPlanet Foundation has reached thousands of Nigerians, providing emotional support, education, and tools for resilience. It continues to pioneer initiatives that bring mental health awareness and services to schools, communities, and marginalized populations, ensuring no one is left without the support they need.

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Our Values

The principles that guide everything we do

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Compassion

We approach every client with empathy, understanding, and genuine care.

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Excellence

We maintain the highest standards of professional practice and evidence-based care.

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Confidentiality

We protect your privacy and maintain strict confidentiality in all our services.

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Growth

We support your journey toward personal growth, healing, and transformation.

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Accessibility

We work to make mental health care accessible to all, regardless of background or circumstances.

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Integrity

We operate with honesty, transparency, and ethical practices in everything we do.

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