Shamiri Health

What Shamiri Health does

Shamiri Health Limited is a Nairobi-based, Kenya-domiciled telehealth company that delivers mental health therapy services to individuals, teens, couples, and corporate clients through a combination of in-person sessions at its Nairobi clinic, video calls, and phone calls. The platform connects users with a network of licensed clinical psychologists registered with Kenya's Counselors and Psychologists Board, delivering evidence-based modalities including CBT, DBT, ACT, trauma-focused therapy, and mindfulness practices. Pricing is positioned at roughly 50% below prevailing market rates, with single sessions at Ksh 2,000 and tiered bundles (4, 8, and 12 sessions) priced at Ksh 7,000, Ksh 12,000, and Ksh 15,000 respectively, all valid for 12 months.

The core technology layer consists of a self-serve booking platform (booking.shamirihealth.com) and the Rafi mobile care-companion app, which together provide appointment scheduling, secure therapist communication, a peer community, wellness content and events, a reward hub, and progress tracking. The company has built its clinical protocols and product on more than $2.5M in cumulative R&D investment and cites validation through peer-reviewed studies. Operational reach includes extended Virtual Prime Time Hours (7am–9am and 5pm–9pm EAT) alongside standard clinic hours.

The business model is predominantly direct-to-consumer, monetized through pay-as-you-go session bundles and individual sessions, supplemented by a corporate wellness channel that sells customized workshops to employers. The company markets through a content-heavy blog, social media presence on Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok, and YouTube, and in-app community engagement. As of early 2026, Shamiri Health reported 2,000+ booked sessions and 5,000+ people directly impacted, and was recognized as a winner of the 2026 Elevate Prize, receiving $300,000 in unrestricted funding.

Name

Shamiri Health

Legal name

Shamiri Health Limited

Website

https://shamirihealth.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Shamiri Health is a Nairobi-based telehealth platform delivering affordable, evidence-based mental health therapy (individual, couples, teen, corporate) to Kenyan consumers via in-person, video, and phone sessions, supported by the Rafi care-companion app.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mental Health Teletherapy Services

NAICS

Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians) (621330), Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

General Mental Health Therapy Platforms (Talk Therapy) (HLALAEAA)

Keywords

• Online therapy services
• Mental health platform
• Telehealth counseling
• Therapy session bundles
• Corporate wellness workshops

Headquarters

HQ city

Nairobi

HQ country

Kenya

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Individual Therapy Sessions: Single session and bundle-based therapy sessions for individuals, teens, and couples. Sessions can be purchased individually or in bundles (4, 8, or 12 sessions) valid for 12 months.
2. Couples Therapy: Single session couples therapy at Ksh. 3,500 per session.
3. Teen Therapy Bundles: Bundle packages for teen therapy: Visitor Bundle (4 sessions Ksh 7,000), Explorer Bundle (8 sessions Ksh 12,000), Regular Bundle (12 sessions Ksh 15,000).
4. Corporate Wellness Workshops: Customized corporate wellness workshops designed to meet team needs and boost employee wellbeing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Shamiri Health delivers mental health therapy services through a telehealth platform based in Kenya. The company provides one-on-one therapy for adults, therapy for teens aged 14 and older, couples therapy, and customized corporate wellness workshops. Sessions are accessible via in-person visits at the Nairobi clinic, real-time video calls, or phone calls, with scheduling and payment managed through a self-serve online booking portal. Pricing is set at roughly 50 percent below prevailing market rates across single-session and bundled offerings.

Product overview

Shamiri Health is a telehealth platform providing accessible, affordable mental health care in Kenya. The core offering is a platform connecting individuals with licensed clinical psychologists for therapy sessions (individual, couples, and teen therapy), available in-person, by video call, or phone. This is complemented by the Rafi mobile app, a care companion that enhances the therapy journey through scheduling, secure messaging, peer community, and progress tracking. The company also offers corporate wellness workshops for organizations. All services operate under a subscription bundle model, with therapy plans priced at roughly 50% below market rates.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Rafi: A care companion app on the mental health journey. Its smart features simplify wellness by providing easy appointment scheduling, secure communication with therapists, a peer community, access to wellness content and events, a reward hub, and progress tracking tools.

Products and services

• Shamiri Health Platform Telehealth platform connecting individuals in Kenya with licensed clinical psychologists for mental health support. Services include individual therapy, couples therapy, and therapy for teens (age 14+), available via in-person clinic visits, video call, or phone sessions and accessed through a self-serve booking portal.
• Individual Therapy One-on-one therapy sessions for adults addressing concerns such as anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, stress management, relationship challenges, and personal growth. Sessions are available in person at the Nairobi clinic, by video call, or by phone call, sold as single sessions or as bundles of 4, 8, or 12 sessions valid for 12 months.
• Couples Therapy Therapy sessions designed for couples to strengthen their relationships through guided open communication, challenge resolution, and building deeper connection. Single session priced at Ksh 3,500, available via in-person, video call, or phone call.
• Therapy for Teens Therapy services for teenagers aged 14 years and older, providing a safe space to express themselves, build resilience, and develop healthy coping skills. Sessions address emotional regulation, family dynamics, identity exploration, anxiety, depression, and life transitions, sold in bundle packages (4 sessions at Ksh 7,000, 8 sessions at Ksh 12,000, or 12 sessions at Ksh 15,000).
• Corporate Wellness Workshops Customized corporate wellness workshops designed to meet team needs and boost employee wellbeing, providing organizational-level psychological health and resilience solutions for employers in Kenya.
• Rafi App Mobile care companion app from Shamiri Health that supports the therapy journey through smart features including easy appointment scheduling, secure communication with therapists, a peer community, access to wellness content and events, a reward hub for wellness goals, and progress tracking tools.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2,000+ booked therapy sessions completed
• +3 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• BetterHelp: BetterHelp is the largest direct-to-consumer online therapy platform globally, offering individual, couples, and teen therapy via video, phone, and chat. It is comparable to Shamiri Health as the dominant telehealth talk-therapy model Shamiri is bringing to the Kenyan market at a lower price point.
• Talkspace: Talkspace provides online therapy and psychiatry via subscription messaging and live sessions for individuals, couples, and teens, plus B2B EAP partnerships. It is a direct analog to Shamiri's bundled subscription therapy model, though at US price points and scale.
• Headspace Health: Headspace offers meditation, mindfulness content, coaching, and therapy through consumer and employer channels. Comparable to Shamiri's combination of wellness content/community (Rafi app) with therapy and its corporate wellness motion.
• Calm: Calm is a leading consumer mental wellness app offering meditation, sleep, and content, with growing enterprise and therapy-adjacent offerings. Comparable to Shamiri's Rafi app wellness content/community layer and its brand-led consumer mental health positioning.

Emerging players

• Wysa: Wysa offers AI-driven mental wellness chat support combined with human therapist escalation, with strong presence in emerging markets and employer contracts. Comparable to Shamiri's blend of digital companion (Rafi) plus human therapist access and its focus on accessibility.

Direct peers

• Lyra Health: Lyra Health is a B2B mental health benefits platform offering therapy, coaching, and self-care to employees globally. Comparable to Shamiri's corporate wellness workshop line and its push to monetize employer relationships rather than rely solely on consumer bundles.
• Cerebral: Cerebral is a telehealth mental health provider offering therapy and medication management via subscription for anxiety, depression, and ADHD. Comparable to Shamiri's subscription bundle structure and evidence-based virtual care delivery model, though Cerebral includes prescribing.
• SonderMind: SonderMind is a US telehealth and in-person therapy network matching clients to licensed therapists with insurance and direct-pay options. Comparable to Shamiri's licensed psychologist network, multi-modal (video/in-person/phone) delivery, and subscription session bundles.
• Spring Health: Spring Health is a B2B precision mental health benefits platform offering therapy, coaching, and medication management to employers. Comparable to Shamiri's corporate wellness channel and its model of bundling therapy access with digital tools.
• Modern Health: Modern Health provides global mental health benefits to employers, combining therapy, coaching, and digital self-service across 100+ countries. Comparable to Shamiri's B2B mental health ambitions and its technology-augmented therapy delivery model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@shamirihealth3357
• Facebookfacebook.com/Shamirihealth
• Instagraminstagram.com/shamiri.health
• TikToktiktok.com/@shamiri.health

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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