The Aruka Story

Renewing Minds. Restoring Lives.

Aruka Centre was born from a deep conviction that healing the mind is the first step to transforming lives. We exist to make quality mental health care accessible, compassionate, and relevant across homes, schools, workplaces, and communities.

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About Us

Born from a Conviction That Healing Minds Transforms Lives

Aruka Centre was born from a deep conviction that healing the mind is the first step to transforming lives. Founded with the mission to make quality mental health care accessible, compassionate, and relevant, Aruka stands at the intersection of psychology, wellness, and human connection.

We believe that mental health is everyone’s business. Whether in our homes, schools, or workplaces, emotional wellbeing shapes how we live, learn, and lead. At Aruka, we create safe spaces where individuals, families, and organisations can rediscover balance and purpose.

Our services have evolved over the years to reflect the growing and diverse needs of our community. From General Counselling and Therapeutic Interventions to Workplace Mental Health Programmes and Psychological Assessments, each service is designed with empathy, professionalism, and care.

In 2025, Aruka took a bold step forward with the launch of the Student Assistance Programme (SAP) — among a select few in Africa combining premium, evidence-based support with scalable school-based intervention, formal assessment, and evaluation services. The SAP reflects our belief that early emotional support can change the trajectory of a child’s life.

At the heart of everything we do is a simple promise: to renew minds and restore lives. Every session, every programme, and every partnership is guided by compassion, confidentiality, and a commitment to quality care.

Aruka Centre is not just a mental health facility — it is a movement toward a more understanding, emotionally intelligent, and mentally healthy Africa.

Accessible, Ethical Care

We were founded to make high-quality mental health care more accessible, more compassionate, and more relevant to the realities of life in Ghana.

Growing with the Community

Our services continue to evolve in response to the real needs of individuals, families, schools, and organisations seeking meaningful support.

Building for the Future

The launch of SAP in 2025 reflects our commitment to early intervention, prevention, and scalable support for the next generation.

2021

Founded

In-House Therapists

2025

SAP Launched

Shared Mission

Mission, Vision & Values

What Guides Everything We Do

Every Aruka session, programme, and partnership is shaped by clear purpose, deep compassion, and a commitment to care that is both evidence-based and culturally relevant.

Our Mission

To provide accessible, high-quality mental health services that promote holistic wellbeing and enhance the quality of life for all individuals.

Our Vision

To become a leading provider of mental health support services in Africa, renowned for excellence, compassion, and cultural relevance.

Our Values

We strive to embody the principles that help clients feel safe, respected, and empowered as they move toward healing and growth.

Compassion Excellence Accessibility Integrity Empowerment

Our Team

The People Behind the Care

Our team comprises seven highly trained in-house psychotherapists and counsellors, specialising in anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship and couples therapy, child and adolescent mental health, and group therapy. We take a multidisciplinary approach, collaborating with psychiatrists, specialist hospitals, and corporate organisations to provide comprehensive, evidence-based mental health care.

Founder & Clinical Psychologist

Anthea Crabbe

MSc Clinical Child Psychology · BACP (UK) · GPC · GPA

Anthea Crabbe holds a Master of Science in Clinical Child Psychology from Anglia Ruskin University and leads Aruka Centre with a commitment to evidence-based practice, collaborative care, and lasting wellbeing. With experience across hospital, school, corporate, and community settings, she specialises in supporting children, adolescents, and adults navigating complex psychological, emotional, and behavioural challenges.

Lead Counselling Professional

Sabinah Fremah Ansah

MA Guidance & Counselling · GPC

Sabinah Fremah Ansah brings a deeply empathetic and integrative approach to counselling. She specialises in health counselling, abuse-related issues, suicide risk assessment, adolescent counselling, and couples therapy. Her multilingual ability and resilience-focused practice help her connect authentically with diverse clients and support meaningful, lasting growth.

Clinical Health Psychologist

Stephanie Ofori-Kuragu

MSc Clinical Health Psychology · GPC

Stephanie Ofori-Kuragu works with individuals navigating the intersection of physical and psychological wellbeing. Her practice focuses on chronic illness, stress-related conditions, and behaviour change, using a holistic, evidence-based approach to help clients build practical strategies for sustainable mental health.

Clinical Psychologist

Doris Osei Bonsu Abakah

M.Phil. Clinical Psychology · BSc Psychology · GPC

Doris Osei Bonsu Abakah brings experience across educational and healthcare settings, with strengths in assessment, psychotherapy, and research. She has a particular interest in the wellbeing of children and adolescents, including cognitive and intelligence assessments and cross-cultural interventions that support recovery and reintegration.

Meet the Full Team

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Ready to Begin Your Journey?

Whether you are seeking support for yourself, your family, your school, or your workplace, Aruka Centre is here to walk alongside you with compassion, professionalism, and care.

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