A small intimate facility
Deliberately small, so every patient is truly known and cared for, never just a number on a ward.
Now admittingA quieter path back
A quieter path back
to yourself.
World-class mental health care in a serene, homely place designed around nature and music. In-patient and out-patient support for you and your family, guided gently at your own pace.
- Faith
- Devotion
- Trust
- Hope
About Blue Iris
Person-centred
Holistic care for mind and body
Specialist mental health care, close to home.
Blue Iris Healthcare is a specialist hospital delivering world-class care to people living with mental health challenges across Abuja and its environs. We cater to conditions such as anxiety, sleep disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and substance use disorders.
Nestled in a quiet, private yet easily accessible area of Abuja, our facility provides a peaceful, restorative environment designed around the calming influences of nature and music, a true home away from home.
Why Blue Iris
The Blue Iris Advantage
World-class mental health care, delivered with the intimacy, attentiveness and warmth of a home.
A full multidisciplinary team
Psychiatrists, psychologists, mental health nurses and social workers, with visiting medical specialists on hand for physical health.
Holistic Wellness Programmes
Through a combination of mindfulness practices, recreational activities, physical wellness programmes, and creative therapies such as drawing, painting, and reading, our holistic wellness programmes promote healing of the mind, body, and spirit. They encourage self-care, resilience, and personal growth, supporting overall well-being in a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment.
24-hour monitoring
Round-the-clock nursing care, so our in-patients' safety is watched over every hour of every day.
Nature & music by design
An environment intentionally themed around nature and music for their calming effect on the mind, a true home away from home.
Private, quiet & accessible
Set in a calm yet reachable part of the Abuja metropolis, chosen to protect your privacy and dignity.
Inside Blue Iris
A home away from home
Serene, homely spaces where recovery feels less like treatment and more like coming home.
Products & Services
Complete care under one roof
From your first consultation to therapy, rehabilitation and beyond — 12 services, thoughtfully organised around 3 kinds of care.
Clinical Care
The medical backbone of recovery: assessment, medication and nursing, all under one roof.
- Consultation & Ward Rounds
- Pharmacotherapy
- Nursing Care
Therapy & Counselling
Evidence-based talking therapies for individuals, couples and families — a safe space to be heard.
- Psychotherapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Couples Therapy
- Family Therapy
- Anger Management
- Motivational Interviewing
Recovery & Wellbeing
Rehabilitation, social support and whole-person wellness — care that reaches beyond the ward.
- Drug Rehabilitation
- Wellness
- Social Investigations & Interventions
Our team
Loving experts, at your side
A multidisciplinary team caring for mind, body and spirit — well trained, disciplined and, above all, deeply empathetic.
Dr. Olusegun O. Shoyombo
Consultant Psychiatrist
MBBS (Lagos), MSc (Southampton), FMCPsych
Leads clinical care and diagnosis at Blue Iris, bringing internationally trained expertise to every treatment plan — always with the person, not just the condition, at the centre.
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Adeyanju Gbekeleoluwa Elizabeth
Clinical Psychologist
BSc Psychology · MSc Clinical Psychology · PhD (in view)
A Clinical Psychologist with 10 years of professional experience, specialising in substance use, trauma and career therapy. She helps individuals heal, grow and thrive — meeting each person with patience and genuine care.
Ahmad Kabir Muhammed
Islamic Therapist
Counselor · Community Imam · Educator
An Islamic Therapist and Counselor with over 10 years of experience in Islamic counseling, teaching and community leadership. He provides faith-based counseling and spiritual support to complement patients' mental health care. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics Education and has served as Imam in two congregations in Lugbe, Abuja, with special interest in marital, youth and community guidance.
Admissions
A gentle path to care
Reaching out is the hardest step. Everything after it, we walk through together.
Reach out
Call or send a message. We'll listen, without judgement, and answer your questions.
Assessment
A confidential conversation to understand what's happening and what would help most.
A personal plan
Together we recommend in-patient or out-patient care, shaped around the person.
Begin care
Start the journey in a serene, supportive place that already feels like home.
Resources
Gentle reading for hard days
Stories, guidance and small encouragements from our care team, for you and the people you love.
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Questions, answered
Reaching out can bring up a lot of questions. Here are some of the ones we hear most.
Still unsure? Talk to us →What is Blue Iris Healthcare?
We're a specialist hospital dedicated to people living with mental health challenges across Abuja and its environs. We provide both in-patient and out-patient care in a serene, homely environment, and we support families too.
Do you offer both in-patient and out-patient care?
Yes. Some people need round-the-clock residential care for a season; others do best with ongoing support that fits around daily life. After an assessment, we recommend the option that suits each person best.
How do I refer myself or a loved one?
Simply reach out by phone or through our contact form. We'll have a confidential conversation to understand what's happening, then guide you through the next steps. There's no pressure and no judgement.
Is my information kept confidential?
Always. Everything you share with us is treated with the utmost confidentiality and respect. A safe, private space is the foundation of the care we provide.
What kinds of challenges do you support?
We care for a broad range of mental health and emotional difficulties. If you're unsure whether we can help, please reach out. We'll talk it through with you and point you in the right direction.
Can families get support too?
Absolutely. Caring for someone with emotional or behavioural difficulties can be overwhelming, and families deserve support of their own. We walk alongside loved ones throughout the journey.
Contact
Book a Consultation
Send us a message and a member of our care team will get back to you. Everything you share is confidential.
You don't have to carry this alone.
Whether it's for you or someone you love, our team is ready to listen today, without judgement.