Is Being a Therapist a Good Biz?
Therapy isn’t just a profession for Kanini—it’s a passion.
As a counselling psychologist and the founder of Beyonder Wellness Consultancy, she is dedicated to helping people navigate life’s challenges through counselling, mental health training, and consulting services. With her holistic approach, she’s empowering individuals to find clarity and embrace their best selves.
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What makes the therapy biz such a rewarding career choice?
“One of the strengths I have, mimi upenda kubonga mob na napenda kusikiza story za watu” Kanini anaexplain. Hii natural curiosity ya others’ experiences u-shape her approach, ile design, no matter vile msee ana present their situation, yeye u-focus ku-understand on how best anaeza help. Even time hayuko in position ya ku-help directly, anaeza determine vile anaeza m-connect na the person mwenye anaweza help. Ability yake ya ku-inspire hope na ku-explore possibilities u-make her the go-to person kwa anyone ana feel stuck and in need ya afresh perspective.
How much capital is required to start a therapy practice?
“Initial capital ilikuwa masomo” she explains. Making education na certification kuwa the primary investment, after all hizi ndio zile foundation essential za kukuwa a qualified therapist.
What is the earning potential in the therapy biz?
The therapy biz u-offer flexibility, ikiwa dependent na qualification na services zenye msee ana offer. “I think the lowest nishawahi lipisha therapy was a thousand” she says. However, the Kenya Counsellors and Psychologists Association ina provide pricing guidelines kwa all practitioners. Hizi guidelines u-set pricing limits zikiwa based na level msee ame-train na ku-qualify, hii niku-ensure a structured na fair approach.
What essential skills do you need to succeed as a therapist?
Key skill yenye Kanini anashare, ni ability ya ku-genuinely care for people. Kuwa compassionate na open-minded. Anaongezea, unafaa ku-embrace adaptability na usiwe muoga wa change, juu kila client u-bring a unique challenges zenye zina require flexibility na willingness ya ku-grow.
What challenges might you face when running a therapy practice?
Ile major challenge ya hii biz ni financial constraints. “So, someone unaona ana struggle lakini hana pesa ‘cause therapy ni weekly” she explains. Making ku-balance hio need ya ku-support clients na realities za ku-run biz kuwa tough hurdle.
Where can you find more information about Beyonder Wellness Consultancy?
Unaeza find a wealth of content on Instagram at @beyondertherapy_ke, where yeye u-share valuable insights juu ya challenge zenye young adults upitia na vile wao uzi-overcome. Additionally, unaeza visit the websitehttps://beyonderwellness.org/ ku-explore all services zenye ana offer. Kama unadai ku-take the next step, unaeza easily connect na yeye via calls ama WhatsApp upate free consolation yenye itakupea opportunity ya ku-experience therapy, na pia ku-make informed decision juu ya your wellness journey.
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