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Title/Qualifications: Dr ORCID ID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0225-3867 Area of Specialization:
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Profile
As a Psychosocial Consultant, I am motivated to transform people’s lives by empowering them to achieve maximum psychological wellbeing and self-awareness through Psychological Counselling, Coaching, Mentoring and Mediation.
I am a PhD in Counselling Psychology holder from Kenyatta University and MA Counselling Psychology from USIU – A. I have a wide experience in counselling and Research. Having worked as a lecturer at Daystar University and Kenyatta University (My current station), I have had opportunities to facilitate in seminars and conferences. I have facilitated in several community work activities, Child protection activities and family counselling. I also work alongside church based activities (currently involved in teenage pregnancy and the clergy)
Education
- K U PhD – Counselling Psychology (2013 - 2018)
- M.A. Counseling Psychology - United States International University (2002 - 2004)
- Trainer of Peer Counselors - United States International University (2003-2004)
Work Experience
- Lecturer- Psychology - Kenyatta University - 2011- to date
- Students Warden Ruiru Campus - K U June 2019-June2023
- Trainer - Peak Performance Int. - 2005 – 2012
- Daystar University, Adjunct Lecturer – Lecturer - 2008 – 2012
Key Professional Competences
- Psychological Counselling
- Mediation
- Life Coach and training
- Child Protection advocacy
- Counsellor awareness and wellbeing trainings
- Community Development
Conference and seminar Presentations
- Mental Health awareness activities – Kenyatta University - May 2023
- Ministry of Health Task Force – Kenyatta Conference Center – 26th Jan 2020
- The Kenya Mental Health Task force – Memorandum KICC 27th Jan 2020
- Training on administration of Mental Health Screening Tools K U - 14th – 15th August 2019
- Self-care for practitioners in child care and protection - (Trainer) (Eldoret University) 9th -11th April 2019
- International Consortium of Universities for Drug Demand Reduction (ICUDDR) NRB - 10th 14th Dec 2018
- Mediation refresher course MTTI - 27th July 2018
- Drug Demand Reduction and Supply Suppression K U - 21st - 23rd Feb 2018
- 1st National Multi – disciplinary, multi- sectoral Conference - Kenyatta University –16th – 18th May 2018
- Colombo Plan – Universal Treatment plan for substance use and disorders walk through - K U - June 2017
- Universal treatment Curriculum for Substance Use Disorders (UTC) K U - 30th June 2015
- Guidance and Counseling Conference at Egerton University -12th -14th Nov 2010
- First National Counselor Conference at Kenya Institute of Education, Theme: Enhancing counselor practice, supervision and research in 21st century and beyond - July 2006
Workshops and community Outreaches
- Ruiru Subcounty School Champlaincy Training – 28th Aug 2023
- Thamaini Mental Health Camp Nyeri May 2023
- Staff Training on Emotional Wellness Judiciary Nyeri (Trainer) - 17th May 2019
- Trainers workshop for staff mentors and growing leaders’ facilitators 22 Feb 2019
- Porticus Conference self-awareness - 3 days conference- Dec 2018
- National Drug Reduction Conference - Kenyatta Conference Centre (KICC) - 10th -14th Dec 2018
- Directorate Of Community Outreach & Extension Programmes - Counselling – Medical Camp At Michael Rehabilitation Centre, Maragua, Murang’a County - 17th Oct. 2015
- “A case study on Mathari Escapes” - KPA (Kenya Psychological Association) 8th June 2013
- Counselling Supervision - KU 25th – 27th April - 2012
Others
- Board Member Kamiti Sec. School - 2018- 2022
- Board Member - Kenya Institute of Business and Counselling - KIBCO 2018 – To date
Affiliation of Professional Bodies
- Certified Professional Mediator (MTTI) MAC 125
- Member – KPCA Kenya Psychologists and Counsellors Association - 1032/09 - 2019 to date
- Member - Kenya redcross 2020 to date
