Intentional Rest. Empowered Change.

Our Philosophy

In a world of relentless motion, REST offers something different, space to intentionally pause.

We create environments for sustainable transformation, where intentional rest becomes the cornerstone of lasting change. For individuals and families, this means taking time away from external pressures to reconnect with what truly matters, nurturing wellbeing that strengthens every dimension of your life. For professionals and organisations, it means protected space to reflect, recalibrate, and build resilience and systems that endure.

Rest is not passive; it is the active foundation upon which meaningful growth emerges.

Our evidence-based, trauma-informed methodology recognises that lasting change happens takes time and intention, not urgency. Drawing on clinical expertise and multidisciplinary insight, we provide personalised support for people and purposeful frameworks for organisations, empowering both to navigate complexity with clarity and confidence.

At REST, we create the conditions for meaningful change: space to rest, autonomy, safety, and support that builds resilience an delivers lasting impact.

Where rest meets transformation. Where change becomes lasting.

Our Values

  • Integrity

    We lead with integrity, upholding ethical care, transparency and accountability in every interaction. We honour the trust placed in us by our clients and partners by delivering work that is culturally sensitive, systemically just, and guided by the highest professional standards.

  • Excellence

    We uphold the highest clinical and professional standards through clinical rigour, continuous learning, and evidence-based frameworks. Our services are delivered with a deep commitment to quality, ensuring they are effective, ethical and impactful at every level.

  • Innovation

    We imagine boldly and act responsibly. Our innovation is driven by real-world need, informed by science, and shaped by care. Working at the intersection of psychology, systems change, and design, we forge new paths in mental health and wellbeing.

  • Co-production

    We do not design solutions for people, we create them with people. Through co-production, we honour lived experience, elevate diverse voices, and share power to ensure that our support is not only relevant, but owned, embodied, and transformative.

  • Compassion

    We meet complexity with empathy, curiosity, and non-judgement. Grounded in relational care, we centre trust as the foundation for sustainable change, honouring the human story behind every challenge and every system we serve.

  • Sustainability

    We build with longevity in mind. Whether supporting individuals or systems, our work is designed to create lasting impact, embedding change that is relationally grounded, culturally attuned, and capable of evolving over time.

Woman with curly hair and glasses smiling while using a laptop — representing accessible, trauma-informed online therapy and psychological support at REST in Nairobi and London

Our Services

Tailored psychological services that value your unique experiences and support your journey towards meaningful and sustainable change.

  • At REST Clinic, therapy is designed to meet you where you are.

    Our evidence-based online services are accessible, flexible, and attuned to the demands of read more

  • At REST, we understand that childhood and adolescence can be both rich in possibility and layered with complexity. Young people today face increasing demands, from academic pressures and social dynamics, to identity formation and digital influences. While many navigate these transitions with support, others may feel overwhelmed, withdrawn, or unable to cope. read More..

  •  As a parent or caregiver, you know your child best.

    You may notice subtle but significant shifts such as more tears, more silence, more frustration or perhaps a teacher has voiced concern. Sometimes family life feels tense without an obvious reason read More…

  • Behind every system are the people who sustain it.

    Across sectors, professionals face mounting pressures that affect both wellbeing and performance.

    At REST, we cultivate practice through expert-led, evidence-based approaches in reflective practice, clinical supervision, targeted read More…

  • Your questions, answered with clarity from therapy to organisational support.
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Guiding Principles

Evidence-Based

Our interventions are grounded in the latest psychological research and clinical best practices. We use validated tools and outcome measures to track progress, adapt interventions, and ensure that the support we offer is both effective and aligned with your goals. 

Culturally Sensitive

We provide care that is responsive to your cultural, spiritual, social, and individual context. By acknowledging and valuing diverse perspectives and lived experiences, we aim to create an inclusive environment where your identity and background are understood and integrated into the support you receive.

Trauma-Informed

We recognise that past experiences can influence current patterns of thinking, emotion, and behaviour. Our trauma-informed approach fosters safety, transparency, and collaboration, ensuring that you feel supported, respected, and in control throughout the therapeutic process.

Research based outcomes that guide our approach

82%

Wellbeing Improvement

when care prioritises safety and choice

SAMHSA, 2023

3.2×

Stronger Therapeutic Alliance

when cultural values are integrated

Sue & Sue, 2023

At REST, we honour every story. Our work is rooted in evidence, shaped by culture, and delivered with care.