Mental health care you can trust, since 1990
For over three decades, Gilead has been providing professional, compassionate mental health care in Nairobi.
About GileadMental health care, all in one place
From psychiatry and psychotherapy to psychosocial support and medication management, we bring your care together.
Explore servicesCare, wherever you are
Access professional mental health support through virtual sessions, whether you’re in Kenya or abroad.
Getting startedMeet the people behind your care
Experienced mental health professionals committed to understanding you and supporting your journey.
Meet our teamA different kind of care
Why Gilead
One place. One team.
Assessment, therapy, medication and pharmacy care, all under one roof. You don’t have to move from one provider to another or keep starting your story again.
Experienced clinicians.
Our team includes three consultant psychiatrists and a clinical psychologist, bringing decades of combined experience in mental health care. Three of our psychiatrists have served in leadership roles within the Kenya Psychiatric Association.
Your family is welcome.
When someone is unwell, the people around them need support too. We work with families and caregivers to help them understand, support and navigate the journey together.
Insurance made easier.
Gilead is an approved provider for ten insurance companies. If you’re unsure whether your cover applies, talk to us and we’ll help you understand your options.
Your first step
You do not have to have it figured out
You do not need a referral and you do not need a diagnosis. You do not have to be in crisis.
A first appointment is a conversation. Your clinician will ask what has been happening, how long it has been going on, and how it is affecting your days. You do not need to have the words ready, and you will not be rushed.
Ways we can help
What we offer
Conditions we treat
Understanding what you are facing
Mood, anxiety & related conditions
Trauma & stress
Thinking, attention & development
Wellbeing & daily life
Later-life mental health
If you are in danger right now, or you are with someone who is, do not wait for an appointment. Call 999 or 112, or go to your nearest emergency department.
Cover & payment
We take insurance
Mental health treatment is covered by most medical insurance in Kenya. Gilead is an approved provider with Old Mutual, CIC, Heritage, Jubilee Health, Sanlam, First Assurance, AAR, GA, Minet and Liaison.
Insurance benefits and eligibility vary by policy. Please contact us to confirm current arrangements.
Our clinicians
People behind your care
Our practice is led by Dr J. K. Mutiso, one of Kenya’s most senior psychiatrists. He works alongside two consultant psychiatrists and a clinical psychologist, each with their own areas of specialism.
Lead Consultant Psychiatrist
Dr J. K. Mutiso
Dr Johnson Kilonzo Mutiso founded Gilead in 1990 and leads the practice. He is trained in both psychiatry and clinical psychology, a combination…
Consultant Psychiatrist
Dr Jackline Ochieng’
Dr Ochieng’ has more than ten years in psychiatry and also practises at Mathari National Teaching and Referral Hospital, where she chairs the…
Consultant Psychiatrist
Dr Victoria Wamukoma
Dr Wamukoma has twenty years in medicine, ten of them in psychiatry, and has practised at Gilead for over five years. She trained further in…
Clinical Psychologist
Ann Njoroge
Ann works with children, adolescents and adults, with a particular interest in behavioural difficulties in young people and in supporting the…
Patient voices
Testimonials
Testimonials will be added here once approved for publication.
Your questions
Frequently asked questions
Who can I contact for urgent help?
If you or someone with you is in immediate danger, call 999 or 112, or go to your nearest emergency department.
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