DIRAMU OLLA JILLO
NAIROBI
Summary
Self-driven and proactive counseling psychologist, registered with Counselors and Psychologists Board, possessing extensive experience in diverse environments, including educational institutions and community health organizations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Part-time Counselor
Pisgah Heights Academy
Maai Mahiu
01.2025 - Current
- Implemented prevention programs to reduce negative behavior among teens.
- Established and supervised peer-counseling and peer-tutoring programs for student support.
- Developed creative problem-solving strategies for at-risk youth facing academic challenges.
- Promoted positive behaviors by recognizing student accomplishments in and out of class.
- Provided crisis intervention for students experiencing difficult situations.
- Assessed mental health needs through interviews and observations to inform support strategies.
- Encouraged open dialogue among students about feelings and experiences.
- Collaborated with educators and parents to enhance student success.
Volunteer Counselor
CITAM Valley Road
Nairobi
04.2024 - Current
- Company Overview: Counselling department
- Provided spiritual direction and counseling to individuals, couples, families, and groups.
- Spread faith through various evangelistic means, including preaching, Bible readings and group activities.
- Developed individualized counseling programs based on Christian principles.
- Supported people going through difficult times by offering counseling.
- Maintained accurate records of new believers through documentation and data entry.
Part-time Trainer
HAT Ministries
Nairobi
04.2023 - Current
- Trained church youths across Northern Kenya during holidays in collaboration with HAT Ministries.
- Scheduled holiday classes based on classroom, equipment, and instructor availability.
- Documented training activities, including attendance records and feedback forms.
- Coordinated recruitment and placement of training program participants.
- Created and offered additional materials to enhance training.
- Suggested and offered specific training programs to help workers maintain or improve job skills.
Executive Director
African Queens Foundation
Nairobi
01.2020 - Current
- Led counseling team to achieve established goals while fostering a supportive environment.
- Organized and facilitated interdenominational youth training sessions to enhance participation.
- Mentored youths in spiritual development, academics, leadership, and life skills across Nairobi and Northern Kenya.
- Provided psycho-social support and counseling services for victims of SGBV, early marriages, and FGM.
- Created awareness of negative impacts associated with sexual and gender-based violence within the community.
- Established strategic direction and developed tactics to fulfill organizational mission and objectives.
- Collaborated with executive partners to set long-term goals and formulate effective policies.
- Secured funding through grant writing and fundraising efforts to support organizational initiatives.
Teacher and Counselor
Evangelical Victory Church
Nairobi
01.2015 - 01.2022
- Conducted one-on-one and group counseling sessions with children and teenagers to address emotional, psychological, and behavioral issues.
- Established a safe space for exploration of feelings and development of coping strategies.
- Educated teens on mental health, emotional well-being, and self-awareness.
- Led Bible study sessions to enhance spiritual growth and understanding.
- Empowered teenagers through personal development initiatives.
- Supported individuals in crisis by providing counseling, supplies, and housing assistance.
- Facilitated engaging discussions on biblical stories to deepen understanding among students.
- Collaborated with church leaders to align curriculum with overall church goals.
Education
Master of Science - Leadership and Governance
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture And Technology
Nairobi12-2025
Master of Arts - Gender and Developmental Studies
Kenyatta University
Nairobi12-2025
Diploma - Transformational Church Leadership
Pan Africa Christian University
Nairobi07-2024
Master of Arts - Christian Ministry
Minnesota Graduate School of Theology
Distance learning-Nairobi09-2019
Bachelor of Arts - Counseling
Pan Africa Christian University
Nairobi10-2015
High School Diploma -
Kirigara Girls High School
Meru11-2008
Skills
- Counseling techniques
- Training and Facilitation
- Stress management counseling
- Trauma-informed Therapy
- Active listening skills
- Data collection techniques
- Team leadership
- Biblical Transformational Leadership
- Training methods
- Program development
- Presentations
- Effective communication
C And P No
C&P/P/1984/2024
Phone No
0723595348
Volunteer Experience
- Youth Leader, CITAM Missions Church -Goro-Rukesa Marsabit, 01/01/09, 12/31/12
- Women's Chair Leader, Evangelical Victory Church-Kayole, 01/01/15, 12/31/18
- Volunteer Counselor, Maai Mahiu flood Tragedy, 05/01/24, 08/31/24, Give Spiritual and Psycho-social support and counseling services to the survivor of the flood.
- Trainer, HAT Ministries, Train church youths in different parts of Northern Kenya during holidays.
- Counselor, CITAM Valley Road Counselling department, 04/01/24, Present
References
- Peter Durito, Director, Hope Without Borders, 0721701783, pdurito@gmail.com
- Pastor Ali Mayu, Evangelical Victory Church -Huruma, 0721819890, alimayu12@yahoo.com
- Rev. Wambui Mburu, Christ Is The Answer Ministries, +254 724301705, wmburu@citam.org
Achievements And Awards
Participated in different leadership training, Emerging Leaders Foundation on leadership development (09/01/19 - 12/31/19), Joyful Leadership (02/01/19), Young Africa Leadership Initiative (YALI) online certificates, Global Goodwill Ambassadors (10/01/20 - 12/31/20), Mastermind on The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership and The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth (03/01/20 - 05/31/20)
Summary Of Qualifications And Competencies
A self-motivated and proactive professional counseling Psychologist, registered with Counselors and Psychologists Board, with more than seven years of experience working in a church and non-governmental organization in Nairobi and Northern Kenya with in-depth knowledge and skills in counseling and facilitation. I am also a hands-on leader with an extensive background in Spiritual Development, Biblical and Cross-cultural leadership, teamwork and research skills., Counseling and Mentorship, Training and Facilitation, Stress management counseling, Trauma-informed Therapy, Active listening skills, Data collection techniques: Questionnaire, survey, observation, and focused group conversations., Child and adolescent therapy, Team leadership, Biblical Transformational Leadership, Project Management skills
Certification
- Emerging Leaders Foundation-Leadership Development (Sep-Dec 2019)
- Global Goodwill Ambassadors (Oct-Dec 2020)
- 21 Irrefutable laws of leadership-Mastermind class (March-May 2020)
Timeline
Part-time Counselor
Pisgah Heights Academy
01.2025 - Current
Volunteer Counselor
CITAM Valley Road
04.2024 - Current
Part-time Trainer
HAT Ministries
04.2023 - Current
Executive Director
African Queens Foundation
01.2020 - Current
Teacher and Counselor
Evangelical Victory Church
01.2015 - 01.2022
Master of Science - Leadership and Governance
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture And Technology
Master of Arts - Gender and Developmental Studies
Kenyatta University
Diploma - Transformational Church Leadership
Pan Africa Christian University
Master of Arts - Christian Ministry
Minnesota Graduate School of Theology
Bachelor of Arts - Counseling
Pan Africa Christian University
High School Diploma -
Kirigara Girls High School
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