In Lagos, many men carry a lot without saying much.

Work stress. Family pressure. Money expectations. The constant need to “be strong.”

And for many, therapy still feels expensive or out of reach.

The truth is, support doesn’t always have to cost a lot or feel out of place.

Across Lagos, there are quieter, more affordable ways men are getting help:

1. Public Hospitals

These are the most budget-friendly options for consistent care.

Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Yaba

📍 Yaba, Lagos

💰 ₦2,000 – ₦9,000 per session

Services include psychiatric evaluation, counselling, and long-term mental health care.

Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH)

📍 Idi-Araba, Lagos

💰 ₦3,000 – ₦11,000 per session

Offers psychology clinics and psychiatric support services.

LASUTH (Lagos State University Teaching Hospital)

📍 Ikeja, Lagos

💰 ₦2,500 – ₦10,000 per session

Known for general psychiatric and counselling services.

2. NGO Mental Health Support: Good option if you want affordability with structured counselling.

MANI (Mental Awareness Nigeria Initiative)

📍 Lagos (hybrid/online)

💰 ₦3,000 – ₦11,500 depending on income

Focus: youth mental health, emotional support, crisis counselling

She Writes Woman

📍 Nigeria-wide (online)

💰 Free – ~₦9,000

Focus: trauma, anxiety, depression support for women and men in some programs

LPM Foundation (Love, Peace, Mental Health Foundation)

📍 Ogba, Lagos

💰 Sliding scale / low-cost / pro bono options

Peer support, counselling, community mental health programmes

3. University Counselling Clinics: These are often overlooked but very cost-effective.

University of Lagos (UNILAG) Psychology Clinic

📍 Akoka, Lagos

💰 ₦5,000 – ₦13,000 per session

Lagos State University Counselling Centre

📍 Ojo, Lagos

💰 ₦4,000 – ₦11,000 per session

4. Private Practitioners: These are licensed therapists in private practice.

SAHM Africa (Ikoyi)

📍 Ikoyi, Lagos

💰 ₦50,000 – ₦100,000 per session depending on format

My Beautiful Mind Consults (Mende, Maryland)

📍 Lagos

💰 ₦30,000 – ₦65,000 per session packages

Bekederemo Angela (Lakowe, Lekki axis)

📍 Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos

💰 ₦65,000 – ₦150,000 per session/services

5. Online Therapy Platforms: Useful if transport or privacy is a concern.

Blueroomcare

📍 Online (Nigeria-based)

💰 Lower-cost tiered plans, varies per therapist

Connects users to licensed therapists across multiple regions

Yales Initiative

📍 Online

💰 Affordable adolescent and family counselling model

Affordable Therapy Options for Men in Lagos

Affordable Therapy Options for Men in Lagos