Born and raised in Lagos, Nigeria, Ms. Funmto Ogunbamwo is passionate about dispelling the myths and stereotypes around mental health in Africa. A graduate of Austin College and Southern Methodist University in Texas, USA, Fumto is the founder of Ibi Ayo Therapy and Wellness in Lagos, Nigeria. She also runs a blog called Out of The Heart which is dedicated to exploring mental health, faith, young adulthood and overall wellbeing.
In this episode co-facilitated with Dr. Olusola Togun-Butler, Founder/CEO of Butterfly Counseling Services in New York, Ms. Ogunbamwo discusses her relocation to Nigeria after studying in the United States, her motivation for becoming a psychotherapist, the challenges and potential impact of practicing in Nigeria, and her practice approach. She also discusses the role of religion and African culture in decisions to seek or reject help in that culture.
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