Benedict

Mr Benedict O. Sama

Clinical Psychologist

“An experienced clinical psychologist and mental health practitioner skilled in the evaluation and management of psychological disorders in children and adults.”

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About Me

Navigating psychological challenges can feel overwhelming for both children and adults. I offer a compassionate space where we can work together to understand these difficulties. Through careful evaluation and tailored support, I help you develop practical strategies to manage symptoms and find a path towards greater well-being. My aim is to provide clear, grounded guidance, fostering resilience for you or your child.

Approach

Skilled assessment helps me create clear, practical plans we build together to address patterns that cause distress. Sessions in Lagos or online, conducted in English, move at a steady, collaborative pace—brief diagnostic checks, focused skill practice and time to reflect between meetings. With children and adults I pair concise feedback with goal‑driven work, breaking challenges into small, manageable steps and simple tasks to try at home. This way of working suits people who want practical tools and steady, measurable progress.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

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Services

Services Offered:

  • Child / Adolescent Therapy

    Therapy for children and teenagers using age-appropriate methods, such as play, art, or adapted talk therapy, to address emotional and behavioural difficulties.

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  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

  • Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.

  • Psychotherapy

    In-depth therapeutic work that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting psychological change.

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  • Rehabilitation

    Structured programmes that help people recover functioning after addiction, injury, or severe mental illness through therapy, skills training, and ongoing support.

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Works With:

  • All ages

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Autism (ASD)

    A neurodevelopmental condition affecting social communication, sensory processing, and behaviour patterns, with a wide range of presentations and strengths.

  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • Personal Development

    The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.

  • Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

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Professional Title:

  • Clinical Psychologist

    An advanced mental health professional trained to assess and treat a wide range of difficulties, from anxiety and depression to trauma and complex conditions.

Credentials

Registrations

Nigerian Psychological Association (NPA)

Psychologist

Qualifications

University of Lagos

Service Areas

CITICARE Psychological Services

In-person & Online

Lekki Phase 1

Lagos, Lagos

Nigeria

Lekki Phase 1, Lagos, Nigeria