Nairobi, July 12 -- They arrive for therapy complaining of anxiety, poor sleep, relationship problems or burnout. Rarely do they say they are addicted to their phones. As psychologists dig deep, they find these Kenyans have an unhealthy relationship with mobile phones.

The clients start reflecting on their daily routines and realise they are spending hours glued to their screens, often at the expense of work, relationships and sleep.

"It is not usually the presenting problem," says Serah Wanjiru, a psychologist and founder of Unique Divine Touch Counselling Consultants.

"As the sessions proceed and the client becomes more aware, they are able to point out how they have been using their phone excessively and the consequences that have c...