Psychology is emerging as one of the thriving professions in Kenya, due to the rising mental health awareness and a growing middle class willing to pay between Sh4,000 and Sh9,000 an hour for therapy.
Yet behind this career’s newfound prosperity lies a quieter struggle: the emotional toll on those who spend their days listening to other people’s pain. As demand surges, psychologists, BDLife spoke to a few of them on how they confront burnout, compassion fatigue, and the challenge of caring for themselves while caring for others.
